Beatles LP Revolver 1966 Scranton First Pressing MONO, Nice Vinyl EX/VG++

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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.

I recently took in a large collection of Beatles albums, which range in condition from a nice VG to EX.  They feature labels from first pressing Capitol to Apple through to the purple Capitol label.  I tossed out all the garbage, and will be selling these copies interspersed with my regular inventory for anyone who would like to have great play-copies, but who generally can’t afford the rarer variations for sale.

The vinyl is collectable on these, although the covers may be a bit dirty, and/or split.  Here’s one that’s a beautiful, solid play copy.

Beatles LP Revolver 1966 Scranton First Pressing MONO, EX/VG++!

The MONO Revolver mix is one of the more starkly different mixes from the commonly-known stereo mix of the album.  Of course, there are differences like in “Eleanor Rigby,” where Paul’s lead vocal swings way off into the right speaker for the verses and then centers again for the choruses on the stereo mix, whereas it stays centered throughout the mono mix.  That’s the nature of monophonic sound.

But then, there’s the extra spoken line in “Yellow Submarine,” which is edited out of the stereo mix.  But perhaps the song with the most differences is “Tomorrow Never Knows.”  The mono mix is far more subdued with the sound effects either having been edited out in certain places, pulled down more quietly in other places or simply appearing in completely different places that aren’t on the stereo mix.

Weirdest of all for those with audiophile ears, in the stereo mix, there are two places in which you can hear a “thump” sound occur completely at random.  In the mono mix, you can hear that thump about 5 or 6 times!  It makes me think that the stereo mix is so much more out of control with the sound effects coming in much more frequently as an attempt to drown out those thumps as much as possible.  Still can’t figure out what those thumps even are!

Headphones are a must.

Vinyl--- EX/VG++.  Side 1 shines beautifully new, with just a few very light angel hairs and manufacturer’s defects in the playing surface.  Side 2 has more, but its grade is still stronger than a VG+.  Side 2 has a long non-feelable scuff that’s brightened in the photo for you.

Plates--- F1/F3.  Machine-stamped triangle with the letters, “IAM” inside it makes this copy pressed by Scranton.

Cover--- VG+.  Front cover shows minimal age wear, although it has dulled over the last 6 decades.  Some yellowing at the top edge.  Back cover looks beautiful.  Nice darker black cover with NO ringwear or dirtwear, just a crunch at the top right.  Top and bottom seams show moderate shelfwear, but NO SPLIT SEAMS.

Labels--- NM/NM.  Both labels look 1966-brand new, NO SPINDLE MARKS.

Capitol Inner Sleeve--- G. Original yellow Capitol inner sleeve is present.  Moderately wrinkled from improper insertion at the factory.  But the most serious problem it has is that the bottom seam is split almost completely.  The side seams are fine.  Could use a better inner sleeve.

A generic inner sleeve will be provided, so as not to damage your original Capitol inner sleeve en route.

RIAA: 6. That’s a west coast RIAA, so I’m going to assume that the cover was swapped at some point.  But I always try to play it where it lands in case I am mistaken.  This Scranton copy could have been issued in a west coast cover if there were a shortage at the Scranton plant.

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.

CAUTION!  There has been a startling increase in bidders canceling their bids.  A word to the wise, I have started blocking any and all bidders who retract their bids regardless of the reason.

Please don’t bid unless you’re willing to honor your amount, okay? Thanks!

(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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