The Beatles "Ticket To Ride" Rare Orig. "A" Label Demo

£ 522

$ 692

£ 522 Sold For

Mar 27, 2011 Sold Date

Mar 20, 2011 Start Date

£ 50 Start price

25 Number Of Bids

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Description

Artist: THE BEATLES

Tracks: TICKET TO RIDE / YES IT IS

Format: 7”

Label: PARLOPHONE

Cat.No: R 5265

Info: THIS IS THE SUPER RARE ORIGINAL U.K. DEMO ISSUE OF THIS CLASSIC BEATLES SINGLE. RELEASED IN 1965 THIS SINGLE FEATURES THE CLASSIC LARGE RED “A” LABEL FOR “TICKET TO RIDE” AND THE PLAIN WHITE LABEL FOR “YES IT IS”. THE A-SIDE LABEL HAS SOME WRITING ON IT, PROBABLY FROM A RADIO D.J. OR A PARLOPHONE MEMBER OF STAFF, WHICH HAS THE RELEASE DATE AND RUNNING TIME. THE B-SIDE LABEL HAS NO WRITING. THE MACHINE STAMPED MATRIX NUMBERS READ 7XCE 18254-3 / 7XCE 18255-2. THE VINYL ITSELF HAS SOME LIGHT SURFACE MARKS ON BOTH SIDES. SIDE ONE PLAYS LOVELY WITH A SMALL AMOUNT OF BACKGROUND NOISE BUT HAS NO SKIPS OR JUMPS. SIDE TWO PLAYS LOVELY, ONLY WITH A HINT OF MORE BACKGROUND NOISE IN THE QUIET PARTS, AND AGAIN HAS NO SKIPS OR JUMPS. THIS COMES COMPLETE WITH A GREEN PARLOPHONE COMPANY SLEEVE.

CONDITION / GRADING:

Sleeve: VG

Record: VG-

· 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 a lyric sheet, booklet or poster should be in perfect condition. Items listed as a sealed copy should also be regarded as mint.

· EXCELLENT (EX): 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 (VG): 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 any extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable.

Postage: 7” – UK £1.50 / Europe £2.00 / US, JAPAN, AUSTRALIA & R.O.W. £3.00

LP/12”/10” – UK £3.50 / Europe £5.00 / US, JAPAN, AUSTRALIA & R.O.W. £7.00

CD/DVD – UK FREE / Europe £2.00 / US, JAPAN, AUSTRALIA & R.O.W. £3.00

All payments must be made within 7 days of winning an item and receiving an invoice. All payments are by Paypal only. I will not accept responsibility for any items lost or damaged in the post. Registered and signed for delivery is available at an extra cost and by request. A certificate of posting will be obtained for every item sent. If an item to be sent requires a customs declaration the full value of the item will be stated.