Audiomatrix Beatles LP Lot Rubber Soul T-2442 Revolver T-2576 1st Press 10-16-66

Sold Date: April 12, 2019
Start Date: April 10, 2019
Final Price: $20.00 (USD)
Seller Feedback: 864
Buyer Feedback: 55


This is for a lot of 2 Beatles Albums with the "Audiomatrix" Stamp in deadwax.

Rubber Soul has an etched date of 9-27-66 on side 2 along with Matrix of T1-2442 AB 9-66 / T2-2442-B AB 9-66
Revolver has an etched date of 10-16-66 on both sides along with Matrix of T1-2576-A AB 12-66 / T2-2576 AB 12-66

Vinyl for both records are visually G+ with marks and scuffs, fully play tested with headphones and they both play more like VG with some light surface noise and light sporadic ticks, nothing overly repetitive or distracting. Cover for Rubber Soul is G+ due to a rip on top right front and back, 4" splits on top and bottom right and moderate wear. Revolver cover is VG with some edge/corner/shelf wear and pen writing in the word Revolver on front. no splits.

Please contact me directly with any questions or concerns.  Will ship in a standard record mailer with an extra layer of cardboard for protection.

Near Mint [NM or M-]: A nearly perfect record. Many dealers won't give a grade higher than this implying (perhaps correctly) that no record is ever truly perfect. The record shows no obvious sign of wear. A 45 rpm sleeve has no more than the most minor defects, such as almost invisible ring wear or other signs of slight handling. An LP jacket has no creases, folds, seam splits or any other noticeable similar defect. No cut-out holes, either. And of course, the same is true of any other inserts, such as posters, lyric sleeves, and the like. Basically, Near Mint looks as if you just got it home from a new record store and removed the shrink wrap.

Excellent [EX]:  Grades better than VG+ but due to a couple of minor imperfections, is not quite good enough to be considered NM

Very Good Plus [VG+]: Shows some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it. Record surfaces may show some slight signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches that don't affect one's listening experience. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are OK. The label may have some ring wear or discoloration, but is should be barely noticeable. The center hole is not misshapen by repeated play. Picture sleeves and LP inner sleeves will have some slight wear, lightly turn-up corners, or a slight seam-split. An LP jacket my have slight signs of wear also and may be marred by a cut-out hole, indentation or corner indicating it was taken out of print and sold at a discount. In general, if not for a couple of minor things wrong with it, this would be Near Mint. All but the most mint-crazy collectors will find a Very Good Plus record highly acceptable.
Very Good [VG]: Many of the defects found in a VG+ record are more pronounced in a VG disc. Surface noise is evident upon playing, especially in soft passages and during the song's intro and fade, but will not overpower the music otherwise. Groove wear will start to be noticeable, as will light scratches deep enough to feel with a fingernail) that will affect the sound. Labels may be marred by writing, or have tape or stickers (or their residue) attached. The same will be true of picture sleeves or LP covers. However, it will not have all of these problems at the same time, only two or three of them.
Good [G], Good Plus [G+]: Good does not mean bad! A record in Good or Good Plus condition can be put onto a turntable and will play through without skipping. But it will have significant surface noise and scratches and visible groove wear. A jacket or sleeve has seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, ring wear or other defects will start to overwhelm the object. If it's a common item, you'll probably find another copy in better shape eventually. Pass it up. But if it's something you have been seeking for years, and the price is right, get it.