Sold Date:
October 13, 2019
Start Date:
October 3, 2019
Final Price:
£16.00
(GBP)
Bid Count:
8
Seller Feedback:
2308
Buyer Feedback:
2
Continuing on the downsizing of my eclectic record collection and for auction here is my copy of The Beatles 1964 film soundtrack A Hard Day's Night.
This is the Skandinaviska Grammophon Pressing and has Made in Sweden on the label and although Discogs states this on this version in the notes [see below] it also states Netherlands as the 'country' so assuming its been pressed in Sweden but sold out of the Netherlands!
In addition, no release date is shown on Discogs. This is a Stereo version so must be a later press than the original UK 1964 Mono Pressings, so this may be a re-issue in the late 1960's or early 1970's possibly to cope with demands? I can say that the label on this copy for sale is categorically identical to the Discogs version shown at version 6696065 from which the info below is reproduced [cant embed the pictures sadly].
This has been very well looked after as there are no scratches or blemishes visible [to naked eye ] and plays crisp and cleanly [just listened to it again and quite impressed considering its approx 55 years old!]!
Details as plagiarised from Discogs as follows [just because it saves me typing it all myself!!]:
The Beatles – A Hard Day's Night Label: Parlophone – 5C 062-04145 Format: Vinyl, LP, Album Country: Netherlands Released: unknown Genre: Rock, Stage & Screen Style: Soundtrack, Rock & Roll, Pop Rock
Tracklist A1A Hard Day's Night A2I Should Have Known Better A3If I Fell A4I'm Happy Just To Dance With You A5And I Love Her A6Tell Me Why A7Can't Buy Me Love B1Any Time At All B2I'll Cry Instead B3Things We Said Today B4When I Get Home B5You Can't Do That B6I'll Be Back
Companies, etc: Phonographic Copyright (p) – The Gramophone Co. Ltd. Pressed By – Skandinaviska Grammophon AB
Credits Producer [Produced For Records] – George Martin Sleeve Notes [Cover Notes] – Tony Barrow Written-By – Lennon-McCartney
Notes Black Parlophone labels with silvery lettering: Boxed EMI logo below tracklist. ℗ 1964 The Gramophone Company Limited English rim text starts with EMI Records Ltd. Made in Sweden STEMRA
Black dot ● before Cat.# on back cover & spine. Barcode and Other Identifiers Rights Society: STEMRA Matrix / Runout (Label side A): (4EX 126) Matrix / Runout (Label side B): (4EX 127) Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, variant 1, stamped): YEX 126-1 MÅ PCS 3058A [2 sideways] Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, variant 1, stamped): YEX 127-1 MÅ PCS 3058B [1 sideways] Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, variant 2, stamped): YEX 126-1 MÅ PCS 3058A [3 sideways] Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, variant 2, stamped): YEX 127-1 MÅ PCS 3058B [1 sideways]
This version for sale here is either variant 1 or variant 2 above although I can not see a 1,2 or 3 sideways!!
Condition as per report above & photographs which form part of the listing.
Please Note: I only clean lightly with a branded vinyl [record] cleaner and an anti static cloth. New owners will be best to use their favoured product(s) to clean. As this is quite old, it will benefit from a more deep clean to remove any deep down dust trapped in the grooves.
Will be posted out 1st class signed for via Royal Mail ~ packaged using a bespoke Vinyl cardboard envelope with cardboard stiffener.
A small note about postage and packaging costs: actual 1st Class recorded costs £4.55. The bespoke envelopes cost me 48p & cardboard inner costs approx 20p which comes to £5.23!! So, of the £5 charged here, I only receive approx £4.33 after e-Bay & PayPal's fees. As such, I actually make a fiscal loss of 90p on each posting without taking into account any tissue paper [acid free] and / or bubble wrapping used, my time, effort and the trip to the Post Office etc!! Just thought it worthy of a mention due to some feedback mark downs against P&P costs.
I re-iterate, I do not make any profit from P&P and any I inadvertently overcharge is always refunded via PayPal.
Where possible [size / weight etc] I always offer combined shipping. Please let me know if you require this.
Home collection is always offered to save post & packing costs.
International bidding is OK but ONLY via the e-Bay GSP. I know this is very expensive for some but safeguards buyers and sellers alike. The shipping fees are clearly displayed on the listing if you are not looking via e-Bay UK. I can not by-pass or over-ride these costs so please do not ask. GSP also does not allow any combined postage for multiple purchases so again, please don,t ask as I can not over ride this either.
No post to PO Box No's or BFPOs either ~ sorry.
No returns on this item thanks - unless seriously not as described.
No scammers please ~ it will be posted tracked & proof of delivery received!!
Listed with low starting price; no reserve and no buy it now set!!
Past & current values can usually be worked out via e-Bay sales history &/or Discogs Statistics!!
Sold as described and photographed.
Any questions, please feel free to ask and I'll get back to you as soon as I can.
Please note: I am NOT a dealer, but a private seller who is just downsizing from nearly 45+ years of collecting stuff and having retired last year I'm selling on items we no longer have space to store and to raise much needed "retirement" funds.
Most of my items deserve to have a new owner & a home where they can continue to be looked after, enjoyed and saved for future generations.
Please check out my other eclectic items we are parting with - something may tickle your fancy :).
Thanks for looking and reading all the above [if you did :)] ~ happy e-Baying and good luck if bidding :).