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The Beatles "SOMETHING NEW" Capitol T 2108 with "PROMO" stamp. Original 1964 U.S. mono Scranton pressing, first press, IN SHRINK, with #3 on back cover. The word "PROMO" is punched into the cover and inner sleeve. Shrink wrap has separated 3" along bottom/right seam. Includes original blue version inner sleeve with "PROMO" stamp. Very clean copy. Please see pics and ZOOM!   Matrix 1:  T1-2108-G2 Matrix 2:  T2-2108-G4   
Strict and meticulous VJM grading under 150W direct lamp. Comparable records are regularly visual graded NM- to NM elsewhere. This record is visually graded only.
Side 1:  visual VG++      Side 2:  visual NM- Jacket:  VG++ to NM-   (in shrink wrap, opened)   Please see pics - Zoom!
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Strictly graded using VJM standards (stricter than Goldmine). All records graded VG or better are clean, collector copies.

The VJM Record Grading System - Reprinted with permission from Mark Berresford, VJM: (Words in italics are mine)

N (78) M (LP). As new and unplayed (there are virtually no 78s that can categorically be claimed to be unplayed).

Absolutely perfect in every way. A record rarely, if ever receives this grade. Very few brand new, unopened records qualify.

N- (78) M- /NM(LP). Nearly Mint, but has been played. No visible signs of wear or damage.

As new with no pressing flaws. Absolutely no signs of handling or wear.

E+ (78) VG+ (LP). Plays like new, with very, very few signs of handling, such as tiny scuffs from being slipped in and out of jackets.

Regularly sell as NM- elsewhere.

E  (78) VG (LP). Still very shiny, near new looking, with no visible signs of wear, but a few inaudible scuffs and scratches.

Regularly sell as VG+ elsewhere.

E- (78) VG- (LP). Still shiny but without the lustre of a new record, few light scratches.  LP: Some wear, scratches and scuffs, but no skipped or repeat grooves.

Regularly sell as VG to VG+ elsewhere.

V+ (78) G+ (LP). V+ is an average condition 78 in which scuffs and general use has dulled the finish somewhat. Wear is moderate but playing is generally free from distortion. Surface noise not overly pronounced. LP: Below average with scuffs and scratches on fewer than half the tracks. No skips or repeat grooves.

Regularly sell as VG to VG- elsewhere.

V (78) G (LP). Moderate, even wear throughout, but still very playable. Surface noise and scratches audible but not intrusive.

Regularly sell as VG- elsewhere.

V- (78) G- (LP). Quite playable still, but distortion and heavy greying in loud passages. Music remains loud in most passages. Surface noise and scratches well below music level. LP: Lowest Grade. Audible scratches, etc. on more than half the tracks. Listening uncomfortable.

G+ (78). Grey throughout but still serviceable. Music begins to sound muffled. Heavy scratches.

G (78). Quite seriously worn and scratched, but music level is still higher than surface noise.

G- (78). Music still prominent, but wear and scatch damage extensive.

F (78). Most of music remains audible over surface noise, but listening now uncomfortable.

P (78). Unplayable.

NB: Damage to labels and jackets (LP) should be noted whenever present.

Abbreviations

sfc = surface; lbl = label; nap = not affecting play; scr/scrs = scratch/scratches; lc or lam  = lamination crack; cr = crack; gv/gvs = groove/grooves; hlc/hc = hairline crack; wol = writing on label; sol = sticker on label; fade = faded label; gr/grs = groove/grooves; eb = edge bite; ec = edge chip; ef = edge flake; cvr = cover; s = stereo; rc= rim chip; rf = rough; aud/inaud = audible/inaudible; lt = light.