Sold Date: August 18, 2022
Start Date: August 13, 2022
Final Price: $140.09 (USD)
Bid Count: 18
Seller Feedback: 1686
Buyer Feedback: 36

In my continuing quest to bring you fine vinyl, I'm happy to offer the record(s) listed above.  (and of course, as usual, please check out my other listings to find things that you may need).
All label faults (if any) shown in pictures. 
So, we've got a double whammy on our hands here. The holiday-themed sleeve is pretty spectacular just by itself, but this listing also offers an extremely rare  release of Please Please Me. 
The A-side label of this record is actually a re-used Vee-Jay 498 label, and a crude correction was put in place. Take a look at the small gap between the "T" and the "L" in BEATLES; this was to cover up the mistake of the group being  named "The Beattles" on earlier VJ releases. 
According to sources that reference the impeccable Bruce Spizer, I believe that this  release is named VJ581.02C. Please do let me know if this is incorrect, or if you have other information that you think that this listing might need. 
Side A/B (record): VG-, I'm sorry to say. Superb filler copy though...not too many of these around. Needs a careful cleaning. Should have a light dusting. 
Side A/B (sleeve). Some outer ringwear visible. Fair amount of creases. Sleeve is starting to yellow around the outer square perimeter. Small tear at mouth of sleeve. Glue leakage of two 6" strips on back of sleeve, running in vertical parallel. I'd give this a lower VG.
Also to show provenance and accuracy; I've referenced another well-known Beatles site online, fab4collectibles. Here's their take:
 IT HAS THE (VJ581.02C, SPIZER) BRACKETS LABEL ON THE A-SIDE. 
THE HIGHLIGHT ON THESE LABELS ARE THEY ARE THE EXACT SAME LABEL COPIES USED 
FOR VEE-JAY'S FIRST BEATLES 45 RELEASE, THE INFAMOUS "498". IF ONE NOTICES
 ON THIS A-SIDE BRACKETS LABEL, IT IS THE VARIATION ON THE 498 THAT HAS THE CORRECTED SPELLING
 OF THE GROUP'S NAME , WHICH HAS A CRUDE ATTEMPT TO FIX THE MISSPELLED TWO "T" ERROR, 
LEAVING A SMALL SPACE BETWEEN THE "T" AND "L" IN BEATLES.
Ephemera/various: N/A
As with all records, a careful dusting/cleaning may be required for optimum playback. 
FIVE DAY ONLY SALE. 
Please see and examine pictures, as they are part of the listing. If you would like additional pics, just let me know!
NOTE: Due to the pandemic, there are mail delays all over the world. Please allow for some  extra time for shipments to arrive. 
It is preferable that payment be made ASAP, however, due to various circumstances,  I'm allowing up to three days for payment to be made. Anything after that, and an unpaid item case automatically opens. If you don't plan on paying, then don't bid.

Shipping: 
I'm happy to combine shipping for orders! 
Any/all 45's you purchase (in the lower 48 of the US), will be sent USPS First-Class*. Cost is $4.00 USD.  *(I reserve the right to change this, but I will not charge more).
For my overseas customers, I will use USPS First-Class International postage.  Approximate rates are listed below for 7x7x1 package weighing no more than 8 US ounces: (note - there's a huge jump in postage costs at any weight over 8 US ounces)
Canada ----- 1-3 45's - $14.85 USD
UK ----------- 1-3 45's - $17.85 USD
EU ----------- 1-3 45's - $17.40 USD
JP ------------ 1-3 45's - $17.90 USD
OZ ----------- 1-3 45's - $19.20 USD
(due to the atrocious costs in postage, in certain cases,  I will be willing to work out an arrangement with you). --- Basically, the more 45's you get, the more wiggle room you have. 
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Refunds / Returns
Refund? Money is fully refunded including postage for up to 30 days from mail received date. ? --- Return? The same process as above, but includes the buyer mailing the item(s) back to me.  ---  I WILL happily process refunds if the item arrives damaged, or is significantly different than advertised.  If the item is damaged, it is only fair to request photographic proof.  --- I am unable to process refunds due to buyer's remorse, I'm sorry to say.  --- In some cases, I will ask to have the record(s) sent back to me for visual confirmation for a return. However, usually I do not need that, and I don't want to put my customers through the hassle of mailing the record(s) back to me. --- Either way, you're covered, and that 30-day period applies to refunds AND returns. 
PayPal welcomed, as are credit/debit cards. No cash/checks/MO/IMO, please. 
***See my feedback and bid with confidence!*** 100% and very proud of it!  If you would like, please send me your wants lists; I have contacts all over the world that I work with. 
Most importantly, thank you for your business! I look forward to serving you. -scott