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*Stunning Copy* THE BEATLES -Help! Vinyl LP Mono UK 1st PRESS 1965
Sold Date:
February 25, 2023
Start Date:
February 25, 2023
Final Price:
£90.00
(GBP)
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For sale is a complete and original MONO UK 1st pressing of The Beatles 5th studio album, Help!
This copy comes with the original front side laminated Garrod & Lofthouse flip-back sleeve with outlined
'MONO' text to the front side.
The album is complete with the original polythene lined die-cut Emitex 'protect your records' inner sleeve.
Serial number: PMC 1255
Matrix number: XEX549-2/ 550-2
Stamper codes: 4 AL / 2 L
Condition:
Vinyl: EXCELLENT +
Labels: EXCELLENT +
The labels are bright, clean and without writing. Only a handful of light spindle marks can be seen on either side.
Visual: EXCELLENT +
Immaculate 'factory-fresh' deep-gloss playing surfaces. Underneath a halogen desk lamp a few barely visible wispy hairlines can be seen alongside a sparkling rainbow shine.
Sound Quality: EXCELLENT +
The heavy-weight vinyl sounds superb. The record has clearly only ever been played on good quality equipment. The lead-ins are quiet and there is minimal static in between tracks. The record plays with the distinction one might expect from such an early pressing throughout. The bass is punchy, the vocals are crisp and clear and the instrumentation is well defined. It's great.
Sleeve: EXCELLENT +
The rare sleeve looks fantastic. The front laminate retains the original lustre and the cover art maintains vibrant, deep colour. The rear is very clean with only subtle signs of handling discolouration. All four corners are crisp and sharp.The top, bottom and opening edges along with the spine are clean. Spine has very minor bumps on top edge.
Inner Sleeve: EXCELLENT -
The original inner sleeve is in great condition. It is very clean, without any staining and with minimal creasing. It is slightly discoloured. The vinyl is housed inside an audiophile quality, anti-static inner sleeve to help protect and preserve the record and inner sleeve.
