The Beatles HELP Capitol Acetate LP
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Description
HELP!
Capitol Acetate LP
Extremely rare is an understatement to describe this Beatles HELP! acetate LP. This might be
the only one in existence! I've done over 20 hours of research and I can't find any information
on any Beatles HELP! Capitol acetate LPs. I emailed a leading authority on Beatles acetates, Chazz Avery from TheBeatleSource, and he replied that this LP "is new to me".
This HELP! Capitol acetate is the Stereo standard mix of this LP.
Quote from Bruce Spizer, leading authority on Beatles records, on The World Beatles Forum,:
"While the Butcher cover is not the rarest of Beatles records, it is the most sought after. Every collector wants a Butcher cover in his or her collection. Those with limited budgets start with a mono third state peel, while those who can afford it go after stereo first states and Livingston Butchers. Capitol acetate albums are certainly much rarer, but they don't attract the multitude of collectors as the Butchers. That's probably a good thing as most acetates are limited to five or less copies!"
This Beatles HELP! acetate LP is in NEAR MINT condition! BEAUTIFUL all around.
The only thing wrong that I can see is the Side 1 Label...it has some bleed through, but that is
expected from an acetate record (see scans below). Otherwise, it is a great record for the
serious Beatles memorabilia collector. It is, without a doubt, a tremendous acquisition for the winning bidder.
There is no reserve on this auction!
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I've been emailed this question several times - Yes, the 1st tract has the James Bond intro. Thanks to all those who asked! Keep those emails coming...I will answer one and all.
On Mar-10-06 at 03:38:47 PST, seller added the following information: SpizerTo answer a few emails, click HERE for more info on Bruce Spizer.
Without a doubt, Mr. Spizer is the leading authority on Beatles records.
On Mar-11-06 at 21:00:35 PST, seller added the following information: acetate I've received a couple of emails claiming that this is a test pressing. This is definitely an acetate LP. Capitol acetates, besides weighing more than vinyl LPs and vinyl test pressings, are very distinguishable by the label. For more info, click HERE and HERE.
