THE BEATLES: Help *TRUE UK MONO 1st PRESS; EARLIEST 1G STAMPERS *NM/EX; GREAT
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THE BEATLES 'Help!'
A superb copy - Clearly well cared for - Fully play graded - 22 photos below
UK MONO 1st PRESS ON PARLOPHONE; PMC 1255
549-2 / 550-2 MATRIX
EARLIEST POSSIBLE 1G / 1G MOTHER STAMPER CODES INDICATING, I BELIEVE, THAT THIS WAS ONE OF THE FIRST 300 PRESSED FROM THE ORIGINAL MASTERS
KT TAX CODE EMBOSSED ON THE SIDE TWO LABEL
THE LABELS HAVE THE CORRECT 'GRAMOPHONE CO' & 'SOLD IN THE UK...' TEXT
BEAUTIFUL GARROD & LOFTHOUSE FRONT LAMINATED FLIPBACK SLEEVE IN SUPERB NEAR MINT CONDITION; EARLIEST PATENTS PENDING TEXT
OUTLINE MONO TEXT TO THE FRONT COVER
COMES COMPLETE WITH ITS ORIGINAL TRACING PAPER LINED 'USE EMITEX' INNER SLEEVE IN GREAT SHAPE
*FULL RELEASE DETAILS INCLUDING MATRIX NUMBERS CAN BE FOUND BELOW THE PHOTO GALLERY
*PLEASE READ MY SHIPPING TERMS & CONDITIONS. THANK YOU.
VINYL (VISUAL): EXCELLENT; the heavyweight vinyl has retained a lovely shine with very little noticeable at all under natural daylight. Bright light revealed just minor superficial scuffs and hairlines + the usual wispy sleeve removal type hairlines. Overall, the record looks great and has clearly been well cared for.
Both labels look great; bright and clean with no writing, scuffs or tears. Just the expected spindle and needle marks consistent with having been played.
AUDIO VERY GOOD(+); this has been completely play graded from start to finish at volume and both sides played through beautifully without jumping or sticking.
In the main, the only flaws were some slight unintrusive and insignificant surface noise/static in places but this was overall really only noticeable between tracks. Occasional light clicks but only one pop across the whole record. Exceptions to this were the last track on each side (Ticket To Ride & Dizzy Miss Lizzy) which seemed to pick up more crackle for some reason. 'Yesterday' played well with a little background crackle.
Overall, really good audio and an enjoyable listen.
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JPEGbay.com - eBay picture hosting RELEASE DETAILS
LABEL: Parlophone
YEAR OF RELEASE: 1965
COUNTRY OF RELEASE: UK
CATALOGUE NUMBER: PMC 1255
MATRIX NUMBERS: XEX 549-2 / XEX 550-2
MOTHER / STAMPER CODES: 1 G / 1 G
PAYMENT & CHECKOUTPlease remember that your bid is binding.
I reserve the right to cancel bids from buyers whose previous feedback ratings are poor.
GRADING
Unless otherwise stated, all of my records have been play tested before listing using a Rega P3-24 turntable with Ortofon 2M Blue cartridge & stylus. I describe honestly and accurately but please bear in mind that I am only human and such things are always subjective. I tend to grade records conservatively and believe that my feedback speaks for itself.
Please take confidence from the fact that I have been a collector myself for over 20 years (please check my feedback as a buyer) and know only too well how disappointing it is to receive an inaccurately described record.
I also grade visually using a strong halogen lamp.
I use the Record Collector grading system as shown below.
POSTAGE / SHIPPING
I post worldwide and pack all records in custom made (stiff) card mailers and add extra packaging inside to ensure a safe delivery. I will provide a protective polythene sleeve and the record and inner will be removed from the outer sleeve to prevent seam splits in transit. I want your record to get to you in the condition that it was when it left me.
For any records that come with printed inner sleeves, I will also provide an additional plain inner.
As a general rule, shipping will be discounted ie. I lose money on the costs of buying my packaging. I do not profit from this; please remember that my costs are not simply those shown on the stamp!
CUSTOMS DECLARATIONS FOR OVERSEAS ORDERS: Please note that for overseas orders from outside the EU I am obliged to complete a customs declaration and must enter the true value of the package's contents on the declaration. It is the BUYER'S responsibility to ensure that all import duties are known and paid.
Please send me a message if anything is unclear and I will be happy to help.
RECORD COLLECTOR GRADING SYSTEM
MINT: The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition. Records advertised as Sealed or Unplayed should be Mint.
EXCELLENT: The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and / or creasing.
VERY GOOD: The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable.
GOOD: The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discolouration, etc.
FAIR: The record is still just playable but has not been cared for properly and displays considerable surface noise; it may even jump. The cover and contents will be torn, stained and / or defaced.
POOR: The record will not play properly due to scratches, bad surface noise, etc. The cover and contents will be badly damaged or partly missing.
BAD: The record is unplayable or might even be broken, and is only of use as a collection filler.
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