Beatles-Rel. 45 1971 Happy Xmas RAREST Faces Label, Lightly Marbled Vinyl EX

$

77

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Beatles-Rel. 45 1971 Happy Xmas RAREST Faces Label, Light Marbled Vinyl EX!

I can’t test-play vinyl at the minute, so with that said…

Of course, the Happy Xmas 45 with the marbled vinyl is impossible to find in NM condition to begin with.  The vast majority of copies are on the traditional Apple label.

This copy is on the custom “Faces” label.  I will be willing to bet that there are collectors all over the world right now with their jaws dropped.  You NEVER see a “Faces” label with marbled vinyl.

CAREFUL NOTE:  Although this copy is marbled, it is NOT pronouncedly marbled.  However; place it against a darkened background, and the beautiful swirled pattern shows right up!

Until a fully marbled copy is discovered, this copy might be the only one out there.  I’ve never seen another one since 1971, and believe me, I’ve been searching.

Vinyl: EX/EX.  There is one barely perceptible light line per side.  Use a strong light source to see.  Otherwise, the 45 looks brand new.

Plates: Z5/Z5.  Machine-stamped letter “O” in the dead wax on both sides makes this copy pressed in Jacksonville.

Both dead waxes also have the machine-stamped “Bell Sound” and hand-etched “sf” insignias.

Labels: NM/NM.  Both labels are brand new-looking.

Picture Sleeve: EX.  Sleeve has tiny tears at the lip on the front side.  Otherwise, this sleeve is beautiful!  NO SPLIT SEAMS.

Note:  All 45’s ship outside of their sleeves in order not to damage the sleeve during shipment. Generic plain, white sleeves and Mylar provided.

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!)

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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