The Beatles' Hottest Hits - Ultra-Rare Genuine 1965 Denmark 1st Press LP EX+
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Description
THE BEATLES - 'THE BEATLES' HOTTEST HITS'
This exceptional & genuine 12-track mono compilation was released in Denmark in 1965
Available for just a few weeks, this LP has become one of The Beatles' rarest and most sought after worldwide vinyl releases
This 100% genuine 1st pressing is on the ridged black & silver Parlophone label: PMCS 306
Machine stamped matrix numbers: XSTX 115 1 & XSTX 116 1
Vinyl weight: 154g
Housed in its original front laminated, tri-flipback 'Eskimo' cover, 'Printed in Denmark' & original plain white inner-sleeve.
CONDITION
Disc
Labels: EXCELLENT +
Both are clean & undamaged with a small number of light spindle trails around each unworn cnetre hole.
Visual: EXCELLENT
Both playing surfaces are very clean and retain an excellent deep-gloss finish. Along with a few non-feelable hairlines, the only other visual blemishes in strong daylight are some small clouded areas; one on the edge of side 1 and 3 to the edge on side 2. These areas measure 10cms at their widest point but go no further than 1cm into the playing surface of track 1 on each side. Closer inspection directly beneath my powerful halogen desk lamp reveals little more than some wispy paper hairlines and a sparkling rainbow shine. Both sides of this rare disc lie 100% flat on the turntable when playing.
Sound Quality: EXCELLENT +
This fine sounding disc has received minimal careful play on good equipment and my single careful playcheck at volume revealed no groove/playwear distortion on any track or in either channel. In fact, apart from a touch of low-level vinyl background between tracks, there really is very little to fault. There are certainly no clicks, pops, jumps, repeats or any other such audible distractions. A tough copy to upgrade.
Cover: EXCELLENT
An exceptional example of this legendary cover which retains a perfectly clean high-gloss bearing just a single small 'thumbnail' wrinkle & a hint of storagewear. There is a light crease which runs down the front opening edge and there is also a 1cm tear there. All corners are in great shape with no bumps or bruising to any. The rear panel is superb clean & white with the only blemish being the original owner's name written stylishly along the undamaged rear opening edge. There is a tiny 1cm stress to the lower seam but the upper one and the unworded spine are unworn.
Inner-sleeve: VERY GOOD
We play-grade every record we sell on an EMT 950 transcription turntable fitted with a 'TSD 15' cartridge.
Our grading is strict & conservative grading in strong daylight & directly beneath a halogen desk lamp to UK 'RECORD COLLECTOR' standards.
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