Beatles LP 1971 Help Apple Error, The Early Beatles Label, Side 2

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READ THIS! These records are NOT sold for perfect sound quality. They’re sold for their scarcity and VISUAL grading. They’ve been in storage for a decade, and they WILL play with surface noise that can be addressed with D4 or a VPI cleaning.  I can’t test-play at the minute. Please don’t bid if this is a problem for you.

So with that said…

Beatles LP 1971 Help! Apple Error, The Early Beatles Label, Side 2!

On very rare occasion, a Beatles album will get pressed, using labels from two different albums.  Here’s one good example. 

This is the “Help!” LP on Apple with “The Early Beatles” label pressed on Side Two!

Vinyl--- VG+. In general, I don’t sell albums under EX, unless they’re really special, like this copy.  Each side has a small amount of very light scratches.  Side One has a scuff on the first track, which can be felt with the fingertip.  Otherwise, the vinyl retains a good 85% of its original shine.

Plates--- W9/ P10.  Hand-etched Delta symbol (or rifle) in the dead wax on both sides makes this copy pressed in Winchester.

Cover--- EX.  With the exception of some light and uniform yellowing, this cover is beautiful.  Two tiny staple holes on the back in the upper right corner, where the price tag was affixed.  Structurally 100% solid cover. NO SPLITS.

Gatefold--- EX.  Bold colors and graphics.  Center seam is as solid as the day the cover was manufactured.  NO SPLITS.

Labels--- NM/EX.  Both labels look brand newly-printed up.  But the Side 2 label has one extremely light spindle mark that you’re not going to find easily.

Inner Sleeve--- Generic white inner sleeve with die-cut hole for the labels to show is present and in EX condition.

RIAA: N/A.

As these records have been in storage for many years, they will play back with crackling and tics, however; a good moisturizing and cleaning with either D4 Discwasher or a VPI machine always clears them up.  Thanks!)

Note:  All LP’s ship outside of their album covers in order not to damage the covers during shipment.

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(Please note:  Regarding play-testing, my Technics turntable has somehow seized.  The tone arm is stuck in the up position, and I can’t get it to fully return to its cradle.  Is there anyone out there, who can tell me if this is an easy fix?  Thanks!) 

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