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BEATLES Lp "INTRODUCING THE BEATLES" Legit ORIG'63 VEE JAY 1062~ Black Label V2
Sold Date:
December 20, 2022
Start Date:
December 10, 2022
Final Price:
$17.50
(USD)
Bid Count:
7
Seller Feedback:
1541
Buyer Feedback:
29
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THE BEATLES - INTRODUCING THE BEATLES – ORIGINAL MONARCH MONO FIRST PRESSING Version Two from 1964 VEE JAY RECORDS VJLP 1062 (actually recorded in ‘63) GREAT VG+ CONDITION
Black background with silver block LOGO LABELS...Original second series version 2 PRESSING WITH “63-3402” and “63-6403” IN THE DEADWAXES and “MR”:inside circle (Monarch pressing)
Some light static between tracks but non-audible during actual songs…PLAYS CLEAN & POWERFUL…
This is the TRUE FIRST PRESSING of the version 2 series NOT A COUNTERFEIT.
(with “Please, Please, Me & Ask Me Why”..
Distinguishing Notes:
Jacket:
- Shadow behind George Harrison on front cover;
- Track List printed in two columns on back cover;
- "Please, Please, Me” and “Ask Me Why” version two
- Correct Vee Jay generic inner sleeve
- Semi-gloss finish on both sides.
- 1/4 inch overlap top and bottom on inside of cover.
Labels:
- Black background w/silver block logo letters
- could be “45 size” label?
- "INTRODUCING the BEATLES" printed centered below Vee Jay letters
- "THE BEATLES" printed centered below album title.
-Track B3 ("Do You Want to Know a Secret?") does not have a question mark at the end of the title on the label.
Machine stamped “63-3402” and “63-3403” w/“MR” in circle Monarch stamp in runouts..
VINYL: VG+, Hi gloss. Really no apparent scuffs, nothing deep..thick inflexible vinyl..slight static between tracks but not during actual songs..quality strong sound mix/pressing..
COVER: VG/VG+ Nice colors still, some light edge/shelf wear and cornerwear, couple spots where stickers were (no residue) here & there..back side at top has a couple spots of paper missing..correct original generic inner sleeve…
PLAY TESTED: this pressing plays powerfully and clean. Light surface surface noise only between tracks.. Great RICH FULL Mono sound fidelity during songs..
(Second of these I have had up for auction)
$3.85 USPS Media Mail in the Continental U.S., Vinyl will be separated from cover in its own anti-static sleeve..Cover in its own clear sleeve as well..Packed in a Professional Lp mailer between additional cardboard filler pads for extra protection.
