Artist

The Beatles

Title

Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band (MAS 2653)

Stereo / Mono

Mono

Label

Capitol

Pressing

1967 First Pressing

Record Grading (Cover / Vinyl)

VG

Additional Notes

Rare First Pressing cover without “NEMS” and “Maclen” credits on back cover. Also features the “A Little Help From My Friends” printing error on the Side 1 label.

 

Please note the original inner sleeve and cut-out insert are not included with this copy.

 

COVER

 

Ringwear

Light

Edgewear

Light

Storage Wear

Moderate

Seam Splits

The upper and lower seams of the back cover are split roughly 5 ½”. However, they have been retaped by a previous owner. It also appears that the front cover right hand seam had split completely but also has been retaped by a previous owner.

Additional Notes

 

 

VINYL

 

Surface Scratching

Moderate to Heavy

Scuffing

Moderate to Heavy. There are scuffs and needle scuffing present on both sides. Some of these marks can be felt to the touch.

Play Tested

Yes

Surface Noise

Moderate. Heard mostly in the quieter sections of the record.

Skips

No

Additional Notes

A very enjoyable listen!

 

MATRIX INFO

 

Side 1

MAS 1 2653 F8

Side 2

MAS-X-2 2653 F8 #3

Additional Notes

There is also an “0” stamped into the dead wax of both sides of the record.

 

DON'T MISS OUT ON YOUR CHANCE TO ADD THIS CLASSIC ALBUM TO YOUR COLLECTION TODAY! IF YOU HAVE ANY ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS RECORD, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO MESSAGE ME. HAPPY BIDDING!


A NOTE FROM THE SELLER:

Your satisfaction is my top priority. I always combine shipping and will gladly refund anything you are not completely satisfied with. I also play test ALL my records!! BID WITH CONFIDENCE!!


A NOTE TO INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS:

I CANNOT SHIP INTERNATIONALLY ON THIS ITEM. I APOLOGIZE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE THIS MAY CAUSE.


BELOW I HAVE POSTED THE GRADING SYSTEM I USE FOR ALL MY RECORDS:

SEALED: Sealed at factory and never opened. Vinyl is assumed to be mint, but cannot be sure until opening.

NM: When I grade something near mint, you know the only thing that isn't perfect about it is that someone actually opened it. There could be a light scuff mark or two from taking it out of the sleeve. The jacket will look like new.

VG++: These LPs appear not to have been played more than once or twice. You can expect to see scuffs or other insignificant surface marks ­ very minor ­ that will have no effect whatsoever on the sound of the recording. Jacket will show very slight, just beginning ring wear. Maybe a little wear in the corners.

VG+: Records in this condition have obviously been played a few times, though they have been well taken care of. You can expect to see a few light marks, but they should have a minimal effect, if any at all, on the sound of the recording. Jacket will very likely show noticeble ring and edge wear and maybe one or two other minor flaws. Anything more will be noted.

VG: These albums have been played quite a few times and although not abused you will see and hear signs of use. But, the music will dominate your listening experience and you shouldn't be overwhelmed by the various vinyl nuances, such as tics, pops, crackles and hisses. You should still be able to sit back and fully enjoy listening to an album in this condition.
Jacket will have a number of flaws, such as heavy ring and seam wear, writing, small seam splits, stickers, etc.

G: I try not to go here, but if it's a rare or exceptionally great piece of music that must be heard, then I'll offer it. But the noise will be very noticeable, and you'll want to find a better copy. Still, the record will be fully playable, and you should enjoy it because it's such wonderful music. Jackets in this condition will have large seam splits, large writing, paper tears, or water damage. But it will still be fully capable of protecting the album inside.

F: I'll never go here on both the vinyl and jacket. This would have to be a case where the vinyl was playable with a bad jacket OR a real special jacket with the record not of much use. You won't see this very often!