The Beatles ** 33 1/3 rpm (2LP) ** Excellent condition - with inserts! (trailing wax shows 1/2 speed!)
Items in this lot are:
  Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band -- Label:  Parlophone  -- Record#: PCS 7027

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Description: Up for your consideration is the next in a series of unique Lps, this one by The Beatles.  Internet info from Discogs indicates this is a 50th anniversary edition issue from 2017.  It is remarkably clean.  The person I bought it from indicated it had only been played twice.  Some other notes:  Pressed In Germany Labels show: Made in the EU.
  Spine reads "Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band 2 LP Edition" and is printed so that it is read bottom-to-top when record is shelved.
Track 2 is listed as: "A Little Help From My Friends" instead of "With A Little Help From My Friends"

A few unique things about this item:
Firstly, these records retain the original shine with no visible imperfections  grading by sight in normal room light.  I'm sure if you took these and put them under a 1000 watt bulb, you'd probably find something that makes them less than mint.  If you're that kind of collector, let me kindly suggest this auction is not for you.

I've run into a few audiophile collectors over the years, one most recently, and you just can't please them.  Frankly, I try my best to get music into the hands of people that will enjoy it.

I don't claim these records are mint.  Based on past experience and visual examination, I'd expect the tracks to average around half way between VG+ (excellent) and Near Mint with some scattered very light surface noise such that might be heard on just about any record.  If you've dealt with records for a while, then you know looks can be deceiving.  IF YOU WANT AN AUDIO GRADE OF AN ENTIRE RECORD, NO PROBLEM!  JUST DROP ME A NOTE WELL IN ADVANCE OF THE END OF AUCTION.  You can then assign your own grade based on my comments on what I heard and the GRADING SCALE BELOW!.     

Keep in mind how it plays for me may differ than how it plays for you based on differences in audio equipment. 

So this is your chance to own a unique item at a reasonable price.  Bid early and often so you don't miss out on this auction!   

It is further described below, please take the time to read before bidding.

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I am using the Goldmine scale of G=Good(1), VG = Very Good(2), VG+ = Very Good Plus(excellent)(3), NM = Near Mint(4) when grading the disc(s). 

Here is a summary of the record(s):

Artist:The Beatles Title:Sgt. Peppers lonely hearts club band Record:Black vinyl with original shine and no visible imperfections  grading by sight in normal room light. Labels:Black with silver/yellow print.   No stickers, no pen/pencil marks, no spindle marks.  A few short crinkles off the center holes. Trailing wax:Side 1: "Miles Abbey Road 1/2 Speed 5745539 BH71657-01 A1".  Side 2: "Miles Abbey Road 1/2 Speed 5745539 BH71657-01 B1".  Side 3: "BH71985-01 A1 Miles Abbey Road 1/2 Speed 5745540".  Side 4: "BH71985-01 B1 Miles Abbey Road 1/2 Speed 5745540". Inner sleeve(s):Two generic white sleeves with protective plastic inner linings.  Also comes with two generic colored sleeves in fine shape.  Cover:This is a gatefold cover, it opens up.  Very slight wear to corners.  No stickers, no pen/pencil marks, no seam splits.  Some fingerprints, probably easily cleaned if so desired.  A 1" x 1/2" area on the back upper left, some tiny pinprick marks which you can see if you tilt the cover and catch it in the right light.  Rate the cover VG+(excellent).  You can assign your own grade based on my comments. Comments:Comes with 2 inserts: Insert 1 - 12" x 12" Card with Sgt Pepper Cut Outs Insert 2 - 12" x 12" Folded Insert with Information about Anniversary Edition.  Based on past experience and visual examination, I'd expect the tracks to audibly average around half way between VG+(excellent) and Near Mint with some scattered very light surface noise such that might be heard on any record.  If you want an audio grade (please request well in advance of the end of auction), you can then assign your own grade based on my comments and the scale shown below.  A good addition to your LP collection.   Side 1:Comments: Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club BandAudio grade provided upon request A little help from my friendsAudio grade provided upon request Lucy in the sky with diamondsAudio grade provided upon request Getting betterAudio grade provided upon request Fixing a holeAudio grade provided upon request She's leaving homeAudio grade provided upon request Being for the benefit of Mr. Kite!Audio grade provided upon request Side 2: Comments: Within you without youAudio grade provided upon request When I'm sixty-fourAudio grade provided upon request Lovely RitaAudio grade provided upon request Good morning good morningAudio grade provided upon request Sgt. Pepper's lonely hearts Club Band (Reprise)Audio grade provided upon request A day in the lifeAudio grade provided upon request Side 3:Comments: Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (take 9)Audio grade provided upon request A little help from my friendsAudio grade provided upon request With a little help from my friends (take 1 - False start & take 2 - Instrumental)Audio grade provided upon request Lucy in the sky with diamonds (take 1)Audio grade provided upon request Getting better (take 1 - instrumental)Audio grade provided upon request Fixing a hole (take 3)Audio grade provided upon request She's leaving home (take 1 - instrumental)Audio grade provided upon request Being for the benefit of Mr. Kite! (take 4)Audio grade provided upon request Side 4: Comments: Within you without you (take 1 - Indian instruments)Audio grade provided upon request When I'm sixty-four (take 2)Audio grade provided upon request Lovely Rita (Take 9)Audio grade provided upon request Good morning good morning (take 8)Audio grade provided upon request Sgt. Pepper's lonely hearts Club Band (Reprise)(take 8)Audio grade provided upon request A day in the life (Take 1 & Hummed last chord)Audio grade provided upon request

Additional criteria I use when audibly grading records for people:

NM(4) = absolutely nothing wrong at all (very rarely happens--I've even opened sealed records and they don't play Near Mint) 3.5-3.9 = very, very light surface noise 3.1-3.4 = very light surface noise, very light pops VG+(3) = up to light pops and light surface noise (below this, one's enjoyment is affected, very subjective) VG(2) = up to medium pops and moderate surface noise G(1) = up to heavy pops and heavy surface noise

I normally ship a single record in a standard 12.5 x 12.5 x 1 record mailer.  Weight with box is 2 pound 1 ounces. Shipping is $3.68 Media Rate (1-2 pounds) + $1.20 box/tape/pack + $.50 handling = $5.38.
Alternatively, I can ship in a  14 x 14 x 6" box. Weight with box is about 2 pound 8 oz. Shipping is $3.68 Media Rate (1-2 pounds) + $1.70 box/tape/packing + $.50 handling = $5.88.

This auction is currently set to ship in the smaller box.  If you want the larger box, let me know and I'll send an appropriate invoice.

Buyer pays shipping/handling. Standard method within U.S. is Media Rate, $4.00 This includes online tracking. Outside U.S., e-mail location to determine S/H costs prior to auction end. Insurance / other methods of shipping cost extra. Payment received within ten days of auction ending. Payment via Paypal preferred.

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