VERY RARE-MADE FOR EXPORT ONLY- UK-BEATLES-CPCS104

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VERY RARE "MADE FOR EXPORT ONLY" UK "BEATLES VI" STEREO ALBUM!

This very rare 1966 1st EXPORT pressing is on the UK black & yellow Parlophone label: CPCS 104

Both labels omit the 'Sold in UK..' text but carry 'Gramophone Co Ltd...' rims.

The 'KT' tax/price code is visible on the side 2 label.

Housed in a front laminated, 'tri-flipback' Garrod & Lofthouse 'Patents Pending' cover .

Complete with its original white 'Patents Pending' inner-sleeve.

Matrix numbers: YEEX 112-A15 & YEEX 113-A15 (ST2 2451 scratched out)

THESE OTHERWISE 'U.S.' ISSUE LPS WERE MADE ONLY IN LIMITED NUMBERS.

THESE OFTEN SHOWED UP IN U.S. MILITARY BASES FOR SALE TO OUR SOLDIERS AS WELL AS A FEW OTHER OUTLETS.

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COVER: VG to VG+ 

A very reasonable example of this rare cover bearing moderate handling and storage wear.

The front panel's high-gloss laminate bears wrinkles at three corners as shown.

Front panel upper left corner has initials, no ink, just remaining impression.

There is staining on the laminate as shown in the lower right right corner and above it.

The front cover has the original U.S. military store price sticker on the upper right.  Note the price is in U.S. dollars.

The record opening edges are fairly clean and sharp.

The rear panel has minimal age-discoloration with two small, which look like water spots. No marks or writing present or removed or any missing paper.

There are some moderate creases visible to the upper right corner flipback, all the others are in tact and undamaged.

The spine, with its factory 'pinched' ends, is in excellent shape and all seams are stong and unsplit.

DISC:

Labels: NEAR MINT

VINYL: Side 1 - NM

VINYL: Side 2 - VG++

This copy has been carefully handled and seldom played and has bright surfaces which retain their deep gloss shine.

There are just one scuff visible under a halogen lamp on the final cut of side two. This generates a light pop on the scuff but does not skip.

The disc lies 100% flat on the turntable without dishing or warping.

Audio: EXCELLENT PLUS

Super bright and clear sound.

Both run-ins and all bands play extremely quiet with no loud crackle, pops or clicks and there are no jumps or repeats anywhere.

A very clean sounding copy which would be difficult to upgrade.

SHIPPING:

U.S. WINNINGS WILL BE SHIPPED PRIORITY MAIL or MEDIA MAIL. INTERNATIONAL WINNERS CONTACT US FOR END OF AUCTION FOR FINAL POSTAGE RATES. ALL FOREIGN PACKAGES ARE SHIPPED FIRST-CLASS INTERNATIONAL AIRMAIL or PRIORITY MAIL INSURED. 

If you select First class mail International it is UNINSURED. 

You bare all responsibilities if package is lost/destroyed/damaged and you will pay for certificate of mailing, to show package was sent.

We will combine shipping when you purchase multiple items. 

 Just let us know!

My return policy:  Return If Not Pleased. I don’t get many returns, but my customers are important to me. I like to offer a simple, hassle-free return policy. In order to return the item, you must notify me by e-mail of your intent to return within seven days after your receipt.  Also, the item must be returned in its original condition,  i.e. the way it was shipped when it left my hands. Occasionally items may damaged in transit. If that happens, I won’t accept the return of the item as the insurance coverage provided will take care of shipping damages. Returning the item is at your cost, using delivery confirmation to ensure I have received the merchandise back to my inventory.

Should you have any questions, please e-mail me.

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