Beatles LP "INTRODUCING THE BEATLES" VJLP-1062 Version 2 RARE Oval Label (Mono)

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     BEATLES LP "INTRODUCING THE BEATLES"      Vee Jay Records (Version 2 MONO) VJLP-1062. Authentic.     Very RARE "OVAL" LABEL variation! Issued in 1964.     Contrary to popular belief, NONE were EVER released in 1963!          VINYL has surface marks on both sides but is quite rare to find with "OVAL" logos on labels.      (Very hard to find in MINT condition). The "OVAL" Label was normally used primarily on all      VERSION 1s variations  (with a couple of exceptions found over the years). The markings in       the Trail off areas are 63-3402-2 on the A-Side and 63-3403-4 on the B-Side. 
          It should be noted that Brackets [VJ] Logo labels were the predominant variation for VERSION 2            albums. Once in a while, some VERSION 2s have been spotted with RARER more valuable "OVAL"            Vee Jay Logo, making them quite collectible but not often, as the Brackets [VJ] label was most            common on the VERSION 2.
    COVER / OUTER JACKET is very nice. Small amount of wear toward bottom FRONT by Paul's       arm, quite typical. No Splitting also surprisingly little ring wear. Small bend in top left corner.       Spine and edges in tact. Back side very clean with no markings or any writing anywhere and       very clean as pictured. In addition, this passes the 100% conclusive "HONEY" test and refers        (mainly VERSION 1 records) to the song title "A TASTE OF HONEY" on the back, whereby letters "H"        & "E" in the word "HONEY" have no ink missing in top left corners of each letter. All FAKES       (mainly on VERSION 1s) have ink missing there. For something issued in early 1964, this is      quite clean. (SEE PHOTOS; WHERE YOU SEE FOLDS OR SHADOWS IN PHOTOS POSTED, YOU'RE LOOKING AT        THE OUTER CLEAR PLASTIC SLEEVE WE'VE PLACED IT IN).
     It's RARE to find one of these in such beautiful condition. Any one of these versions are very      collectible and valuable to any BEATLES collector!  Not perfect, but nice upgrade to anyone's       collection!
    Comes with Original INNER SLEEVE as pictured!
       WE NEVER SELL FAKES, so BUY WITH CONFIDENCE ! So if you are looking for AUTHENTIC versions of this            LP, or a source for any BEATLES Vinyl Records or CDs, then shop with us here at VINYL WORLD RECORDS            PLUS.
    It's hard to believe how many FAKES of this album still appear on ebay! Buying any BOOTLEG      record is a complete waste of anyone's hard earned money. This is incredibly frustrating to      buyers searching for authentic versions of this great album. Those who sell only AUTHENTIC      items are extremely frustrated and annoyed that we are constantly forced to compete in this      market. This problem is now finally being addressed by ebay! 
    TO THE UNSUSPECTING BUYER:   BEWARE of FAKES! Before you buy any variation of this       great LP, make certain that you understand all of the differences between FAKES and  REAL      ones. The average buyer is often easily fooled. BUY ONLY FROM EXPERTS! And if you ever      have any question about how to identify a "FAKES", please contact us anytime. We are your      source for any AUTHENTIC "BEATLES" Collectible Vinyl Records especially any Vee Jay      recordings.
     This was a 1st Pressing of VERSION 2 of this LP, the most bootlegged*album of         all time. Version 2s feature the songs PLEASE, PLEASE ME and ASK ME WHY as         opposed to Version 1 which originally listed LOVE ME DO and P.S. I LOVE YOU. It         has the "RARE" Vee Jay "OVAL" Label with RAINBOW color ring.        *Actually it was predominantly the VERSION 1 marked "STEREOPHONIC" in Gray       on a White background across the top of the jacket that was the primary target of       bootleggers although some "MONO" LPs also were victims as well. 
   NOTE:  These "Outer Jackets" are plentiful in our current inventory, so for those who purchase these albums,     we can substitute whenever necessary. We state this because we wish all buyers to understand  that it is      very difficult to find a jacket that is in NM condition mainly due to how they were originally manufactured.      So unless an auction states NM, it more than likely will not be so.
       Our Catalog # ITB-V2-OVM-51610. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________    All of our BEATLES pricing is reflective of the latest BEATLES PRICE GUIDE  by STANLEY PANENKA and in     addition is based upon condition, rarity, and scarcity. There are other existing BEATLES PRICE GUIDES     available, but keep in mind that most are between 8 & 9 YEARS OLD and do not reflect accurate present     day market values, regardless of who the authors are or whatever their so-called "expertise" might be.
   Please feel free to ask questions and request additional photos! Very RARE, quite collectible & valuable     to any BEATLES collector!  ______________________________________________________________________________________________________   SOME INTERESTING & IMPORTANT FACTS about ...   "INTRODUCING ... THE BEATLES" (compiled by our expert staff).    What is a FAKE & what is a REAL copy?
  1.) First & foremost, real copies of any version of this LP must have "INTRODUCING ... THE BEATLES" & "THE BEATLES",    ABOVE THE SPINDLE HOLE  on the record label. If either phrase is below the hole, it is FAKE!  No exceptions.
  2.) Keep in mind; there were only (2) official versions of this LP; VERSION 1 & VERSION 2; and never any re-issues made    by Vee Jay. Therefore wherever you see "RE-ISSUE", it's a FAKE.
  3.) VERSION 1; Included: "AD BACK", "BLANK BACK" & "COLUMN or TITLES ON BACK" variations. All confirmed "AD    BACK" covers have "PRINTED IN USA" on the front cover printed vertically in the lower left corner. If this is missing, the "AD    BACK" slick was undoubtedly removed from another Vee Jay LP and pasted to the back of a less valuable later version. This    always leaves tell-tale wrinkles on the border of the slick. Also, contrary to popular belief, and although all songs present were    originally recorded in the UK in 1963 for the original LP "PLEASE, PLEASE ME" on PARLOPHONE, NO COPY OF THIS    LP WAS EVER RELEASED IN 1963. It is a known fact that the first copies of "INTRODUCING … THE BEATLES" were    officially released by Vee Jay Records, on Friday January 10, 1964. 
  4.) The 1st VERSION 1 COVER (outer jacket) prepared was called the "AD BACK", VJ 1062 (1) MCI. The back of this jacket    featured color images of 25 Vee Jay albums. The Front cover has the words "PRINTED IN USA" in the lower left side printed    vertically. All VERSION 1 records have a significantly higher value but the outer jacket is really what makes this a significant find. 
  5.) The 2nd VERSION 1 COVER for this LP was known as the "BLANK BACK" featuring a 100% BLANK BACK of the outer    jacket with a semi-gloss all white paper slick pasted there. Some covers (MC2A) do have "PRINTED IN USA" on the front like the    "AD BACK" while others (MC2B) do not. Once again it is the cover that makes the overall piece much more valuable. 
  6.)  The 3rd VERSION 1 COVER was known as the "COLUMN BACK" or the "TITLES ON BACK" cover. It listed song titles on    the back in (2) columns. This variation (MONO or STEREO) came with either an "Oval" logo label or Black Rainbow with Vee    Jay in typical "Brackets" [VJ]. Legit STEREOS of this variation are all very rare always keeping in mind that there have been    hundreds of thousands of FAKES that have tried to mimic this cover. FAKE covers are found with discs that are undoubtedly a   counterfeit, and on all labels, "THE BEATLES" always appears below the spindle hole. And if the VINYL is FAKE the cover    usually is too.  LABELS  – 1ST label for VERSION 1 run was the Black Rainbow label with the "Oval" logo. Records included    the songs "P.S. I LOVE YOU"  and "LOVE ME DO"  replaced later on VERSION 2 pressings with "PLEASE, PLEASE ME"  and    "ASK ME WHY". The VERSION 2s were not released until early FEBRUARY of 1964. There are Three (3) font variations with    "Oval" labels for this version. MR1A states words "LONG PLAYING" and "MICROGROOVE" in upper & lower case font, while    MR1B doesn't mention them, and MR1C has these words, but only in upper case font. (A few of VERSION 1s have been found    with the "BRACKETS" [VJ] logo on the label). 
  7.) VERSION 2 – All official versions must have all words "INTRODUCING … THE BEATLES" and "THE BEATLES" above the    spindle hole. If either is below, it is always be a FAKE. The VERSION 2 featured song titles "PLEASE, PLEASE ME"  and "ASK    ME WHY"  replacing "P.S. I LOVE YOU" and "LOVE ME DO"  found only on VERSION 1 copies. VERSION 2 was released in    early FEBRUARY 1964. The labels varied with either the Black Rainbow "Oval" logo, or the Black Rainbow "BRACKETS"     [VJ] logo, or the Black Background with SILVER "VJ" logo, or a Black Background with SILVER "Oval" logo, or the rare    Black Background or SILVER "VJ" in Block Style print, or Black Background with the SILVER "BRACKETS" logo [VJ]    (very rare). In rare cases, some VERSION 2 records can also be found with a 45 rpm label as well (Black Rainbow with "Oval"    logo). There are also some FAKES that feature a Medium Sized SILVER BRACKETS [VJ] LOGO printed on an all Black label    (Real ones have a much smaller logo). All VERSION 2 covers are "Column Back / Titles on Back". No copy of any of the    STEREO VERSION 2 discs with a regular sized Rainbow label and the "Oval" logo are known to exist. Although back in 1964    at Vee Jay, anything would have been possible.
  8.) SOME IMPORTANT TESTS FOR AUTHENTICITY:     TEST #1 – An obvious visual test is the "SHADOW" test. It was originally assumed that when George Harrison's "SHADOW"    appeared on the right side of the front of the album cover, that this was a definitive sign of authenticity. It was later discovered that    some elaborate FAKES also had this feature, therefore, although his shadow must be there, its appearance alone does not define    the LP as being authentic.     TEST #2 – A 100% CONCLUSIVE test is the "HONEY" test. This refers to the back of the jacket and song title "A TASTE OF    HONEY". On ALL FAKES, in letters "H" and "E", the top left corners of the letters are not solidly printed with black ink missing    there. This is THE  most definitive test recognizing authenticity. All FAKE covers (especially back panel) are poorly photo copied    examples of original VERSION 1 COLUMN BACKS, but due to their poor quality, they're subject to many subtle inconsistencies    which can be spotted by any trained eye, and of course the "HONEY" test illustrates one of these errors. Also, in reference to the    back of the outer jacket, there are other "INK" tests however most have not been confirmed to be 100% CONCLUSIVE, but NO    FAKE HAS EVER PASSED THIS TEST.     TEST #3 – The "FLAP TEST" requires inspecting of the inside of the jacket's opening. In publications dedicated to pointing out    differences between authentic and fake records and covers, it's stated and documented that specific covers were found to have    NO FLAPS at all. Previously that would have referred to ALL FAKES. How all collectors accurately identify authentic collectibles   requires a number of facts. Previously, the conventional thinking was that all authentic covers had to have 1/4" flaps at their inner    top and bottom of the cover, and that ones with NO FLAPS had to be FAKE. But in 1998 a few of VERSION 1 ("Titles On Back")    covers were found on the WEST COAST with NO FLAPS at all, yet they passed every other test relating to authenticity. That said,    remember that Vee Jay had hired more than one firm with respect to the construction and printing of these covers (i.e. Coburn &    Ivy Hill). That being the case, naturally there would have been obvious differences in how both of these companies produced a    finished product. What we have stated here was always suspected, and in 1998 it was confirmed. All realists have suspected that    there could never have been only 1 or 2 legitimate covers as a sample of any production run with NO FLAPS. Statistics revealed    that approximately 79,000 MONO & ONLY 2,202 STEREO VERSION 1 albums were ever produced (including all "AD BACKS",    "BLANK BACKS" & "COLUMN BACKS" (or "Titles On Back"). Actually there is further evidence that possibly around 5,000 to    10,000 more VERSION 1s (probably in MONO) had found there way into the mainstream of overall sales. When one considers the    way that Vee Jay was being run in 1964, nothing would be surprising. With legal issues hanging over their heads, in 1964 stated   to by our eye witness who worked at Vee Jay, there had always been a sense of urgency to move all their products out the door    as soon as possible, regardless of their characteristics or appearance. Initial VERSION 1 covers were assembled some time in    December 1963 and also early January 1964. But like everything else that went on there, imagine what the quality control must    have been like in those chaotic days. It had always thought that since "COLUMN BACK" jackets spotted so infrequently, could    they really exist? And of course we know they do, since this auction feature one. Even though these facts have come to light, we   know that there are those who remain rigidly attached to the original ideas of ultra conservatives, refusing to alter their thinking    even when faced with concrete evidence. One thing that will never change is the fact that there are many authenticity tests, and    this cover PASSES ALL OF THEM including the all important, 100% CONCLUSIVE "HONEY" test. So with that said, is it even    worth discussing anything else? Certainly it is, however we must consider that if any cover's FLAPS are either 1/4" or if there are    NO FLAPS, AS LONG AS ALL OTHER TESTS ARE PASSED, the cover must be considered authentic. This further solidifies   the theory that the only rules at Vee Jay were .... that in 1964 there were no rules at all. 
  SIDE NOTE ....  Regarding the existence of these covers, until circa 1993 it was thought, because there had been so many    counterfeits produced over the years, this caused all concerned to believe that there were no legitimate copies ever released.    But when a real one turned up in 1993, there was quite a stir in the collector's market. Right around that time, a well know    collector came across another authentic copy. This was verified by other well known experts and it confirms that indeed the    LP known today as the STEREO VERSION 1 "COLUMN BACK" or "TITLES ON BACK" really exists. In what quantity, no    one will ever know for sure since precise production figures do not exist. However, an educated guess would tell anyone that    there certainly had to have been quite a few more than the 2 mentioned here! Many are estimated to be in the hands of some   private collectors today, most of whom realize the value of such a rare LP. Logically no record company would EVER have had    a production run of any product in quantities smaller than at least in the thousands.
  TEST #4 – Read the "Trail Off Area". This area of the record on most if not all FAKES is always wider than legit copies. On all    GENUINE copies, this  area varies between 3/4” & 7/8” but on FAKES it is often anywhere from 1” to 1 1/4”. Most  (but not all)     legitimate albums normally had raised relief machine stamped logos in the "Trail Off" areas. Since all machine stamps are very    hard to copy or duplicate, FAKES very often have no markings or only hand scratched ones. The most common machine stamps    are from AUDIO MATRIX (AR) or the ARP logo.     TEST #5 - Another trait of all FAKES is that they are pressed on much thinner vinyl. Always check for thickness by comparing an    LP that in doubt to a known legitimate copy and you'll see the difference.    TEST #6 - On the back of the jacket, "B" in "BEATLES" at the top right in FAKES has a noticeable ink irregularity in the lower    left inner section of the letter. In the REAL covers, the "B" is printed clearly with no flaws. Check out this feature against known    legitimate covers.    TEST #7 - On the back of the jacket, left of "MISERY", all the FAKES have a very noticeable ink irregularity in the north/south    post line. Some refer to this as an INK BUMP. It is very easily spotted.     TEST #8 - If the label's color band has NO color GREEN in its lower to middle left side, record is FAKE.    TEST #9 - Matrix Numbers are 63-3402 & 63-3403. Some job numbers are 5702 & 5689 preceded by a small triangle. Pressing    IDs / Stampings are either AUDIO MATRIX, ARP, MR. Hand etchings are 6-29-63, RA or A. All others or lack thereof are FAKES.    TEST #10 - O

riginal covers 

have somewhat 

of a gloss to the paper stock used 

on back (glossiness or sheen may 

vary). But 

if the 

  paper used 

appears to be a completely FLAT WHITE STOCK, 

it's a FAKE.

  
  (SEE SECTION 14 BELOW FOR  FURTHER DESCRIPTION OF "FLAP" TEST EXCEPTIONS).
  9.) It is important to note, THE most "FAKED" LP was the STEREO VERSION 1 "Column Back" album.  FAKES feature the song    titles on the outer jacket and record label: "P.S. I LOVE YOU" and "LOVE ME DO". However when you play a FAKE, these songs    are normally NOT on the disc. Instead you'll probably hear "PLEASE, PLEASE ME"  and "ASK ME WHY". (A few exceptions have    turned up playing "P.S. I LOVE YOU" & "LOVE ME DO", but in most cases, these usually turn out to be FAKES). Also note that even   though the outer jacket illustrates the word "STEREOPHONIC" at the top of the Front cover in GRAY on WHITE background, you    won't EVER find the word "STEREO" anywhere on the record label and the recording is in MONO as well.
  10.) Contrary to popular belief, there were NEVER any "REISSUES" of VERSION 1 or VERSION 2 LPs. And if you have seen any    version of this LP with a stock photo on the front with DARK BROWN border, or cover has YELLOW haze to it, it's FAKE! Keep in    mind that Vee Jay NEVER sealed these albums so if you have one that is sealed, there is good chance that it is a FAKE! (Either a   retail store or a dealer SEALED copies of these records).
  11.) Recently it has come to our attention that some sellers feel they know all there is to know about this LP by posting bogus info.    For example, some state that unless "MICROGROOVE" appears on the label, the record is FAKE. NOT TRUE!  There are certain    variations that do NOT have either "LONG PLAYING" or "MICROGROOVE" on the label, and yet they are all legit pressings. Also    there are some who have stated that if you see the word "STEREO", it is not a legit pressing. NOT TRUE!  We have NEVER seen    the word "STEREO" on any fake label. But if it DOES appear on the label, it's authentic. And also there are some who have actually    stated that any STEREO OUTER JACKET offering the song titles "LOVE ME DO" and "P.S. LOVE YOU" is a FAKE! WHERE ARE    THESE PEOPLE GETTING THEIR INFORMATION?  Although rarely seen, every VERSION 1 STEREO COLUMN BACK features    "LOVE ME DO" and "P.S. I LOVE YOU" and since there were ONLY 2,202 COPIES EVER PRESSED, if found it would be worth a    small fortune in any condition.
  12.) Jackets with RED, WHITE & BLUE DOTS located under the top back side paper overlap are FAKES. The dots were normally    used during the printing process. They are CLEARLY VISIBLE WITHOUT THE NEED TO SEPARATE THE PAPER FROM THE    JACKET.  Disturbing the paper is NEVER recommended since it does seriously devalue the jacket once separated. Therefore if you    don't see any DOTS thru the PAPER, the COVER is REAL, AS LONG AS ALL OTHER TESTS ARE PASSED. And usually a FAKE    cover will be accompanied by a FAKE disc.
  13.) If the record has a label with a RAINBOW color band without high resolution or gradual color change, it's FAKE. Some labels    are plain BLACK with SILVER lettering with either a small [VJ] Brackets label or SILVER OVAL label. These have NO Color Band    and are the exceptions. Color Bands MUST INCLUDE the color "GREEN" or record is a FAKE..
  14.) (RE: OUTER JACKET "FLAPS")  It's been disclosed by most knowledgeable experts that some WEST COAST COVERS have    been found to have NO FLAPS, yet they pass ALL THE OTHER LEGITIMACY TESTS which includes the all important and  100%    CONCLUSIVE "HONEY" TEST (listed above). Therefore with NO FLAPS present at all, jackets MUST STILL PASS ALL OTHER    TESTS  for legitimacy in order to be considered AUTHENTIC. In 1964 Vee Jay was known to have thrown caution to the wind when    it came to any resemblance of quality control. It's been stated by most experts that almost any STEREO disc might have paired with    any VERSION 1 cover. But passing the "HONEY" test is still THE MOST IMPORTANT test since  NO FAKE HAS PASSED THIS    TEST - EVER! Always keep that in mind when examining the results of any other tests. Nothing else matters. And a final word about    "FLAPS"; a well know collector, presently has a "MONO" cover, and another has 2 "STEREO COVERS" in their possession, none    having any "FLAPS". These are small numbers, but we point out that where there is one or two, common sense would dictate that    there had to have been more. As screwed up as Vee Jay would have been at that time, they never would have had any production    runs in single digit or such small quantities. Even for them it wouldn't have made sense.
  15.) We've had people write in and ask"WHY DO PAUL'S HANDS NOT APPEAR ON THE FRONT COVER?" on certain versions    of INTRODUCING ... THE BEATLES. This comment mainly applies only to STEREO covers. His hands don't appear on any version    of this LP but they DO appear on MONOS and on STEREOS that DON'T have the word "STEREOPHONIC" printed across the top    of the front cover in GRAY on a WHITE BACKGROUND. Some STEREOS were housed in MONO covers with applied "STEREO"    or "STEREOPHONIC" stickers. Only in these cases would you ever see "PAUL'S HANDS". Stickers are WHITE with BLACK ink. 
  We only hope that this sets the record straight on these very important but often misunderstood points. If    anyone has any comments or feels that our information is lacking in any way, please come forward.
  Please take a moment and look over all of our listings.    SOMETHING FOR PROSPECTIVE BUYERS TO CONSIDER ...   It is important to point out that when we sellers on ebay set a price for any item, many factors are considered, one of which is that    the SELLER FEES can be up to 10% OF THE SELL PRICE. So, when you think that a price listed may be higher than anticipated,    or what you think it should be, please keep these added costs in mind. Thank you for watching!   A LITTLE BACKGROUND INFORMATION ...   Where does our knowledge about "VEE JAY" RECORDS originate? Although there have been several very well done and well    researched publications about the history of the "BEATLES", their recordings, and companies who had the unique opportunity    to have had an association with them, most if not all, have based their research solely upon THIRD PARTY INFORMATION and    whatever existing info or documents remained available. Regarding our specific expertise with respect to "VEE JAY", our owner    was fortunate enough to have had a relative who was personal friends of both Vivian Carter and also her husband Jimmy Bracken    (original "VEE JAY" owners). Their friendship goes back even to their days in the early 1950s in Gary, Indiana. Since he had some    previous experience at that time in the recording industry, they hired him to work at "VEE JAY". With his first hand knowledge of    everything that went on there through December 1964, his insight and experience with respect to daily operations along with the   internal issues that he graciously passed on to us, have been invaluable, originating from his personal life. Production & Vendor    issues were his areas of knowledge and expertise, which he was personally involved with daily, right on through the "BEATLES"    era. His first hand knowledge in addition to all his personal possessions and documents retained from his years there, have been    and always will be considered priceless to us. He had stated on many occasions that 1964 was a stressful year for everyone there.    Although he remained friends with the BRACKENS, it was no longer a place he felt he could continue to work and contribute. We    are happy to have had the opportunity to pass on what is considered some of the greatest personal insight and experience ever    obtained from an employee of a recording company of such historical significance.
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  FREE SHIPPING:  Whenever "FREE SHIPPING" is offered, this applies to the     "BUY IT NOW" price and any Records & CDs over $100.00. All other shall     pay calculated shipping charges to their destination. Thank you.
   ATTENTION ALL PROSPECTIVE BUYERS!  Thank you for visiting our site.     We want to remind everyone that if you currently don't happen to see what you're     looking for here on our site, it doesn't mean that we don't have it in stock     or can't get it for you. We simply cannot list everything that we have all at once. 
   However, in our current inventory, we have THOUSANDS of VINYL Albums,     PROMOS & 45s, CDs, DVDs, Cassette Tapes, VHS Movies, PROMOS, Metal     Stampers and much more in the category that we would call "COLLECTIBLES". 
   With respect BATTERIES, we have a full line of SEALED LEAD ACID (SLA)     BATTERIES, in addition to just about every Cell Phone, Digital Camera, 2-Way     Radio, NiCad-ALKALINE-NMHi and many other Batteries, in additional to a     complete line of BATTERY CHARGERS. (Quantity Discounts will apply for all).
   Unfortunately, it would have been impossible to have initially listed everything, so if     you are looking something in particular and don't happen to see it on our site today,     simply send us a written REQUEST and we will be happy to list it for you. Once again,    Thank you for watching and we look forward to hearing from you anytime!