Sold Date: September 9, 2020
Start Date: July 2, 2020
Final Price: £50.00 (GBP)
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The Beatles - Beatles For Sale -4 -3 UK Mono LP PMC 1240

Item: The Beatles - Beatles For Sale -4 -3 matrix numbers UK Mono LP in a gatefold sleeve with pinched spines.

Matrix Numbers: Side 1 XEX 503 -4N

Stamper Codes: 2 PA

                        Side 2 XEX 504 -3N

Stamper Codes: 1 MR 

Record Weight: 148g 

Sleeve: Garrod & Lofthouse flipbacked front laminated sleeve. 

Inner Sleeve: Original rice paper inner with Emitex advertisement. 

Labels: Yellow & Black labels with Recording First Published 1964, with Sold In UK Statement. KT tax code on side 1.

ONLY SELECTED POSTAL COUNTRIES ARE ALLOWED. POSTED FROM CYPRUS NOT UK!

Detailed Descriptions

The Sleeve: G+ Only graded down to G as has creases otherwise would grade as VG has no seam spits or rips anywhere the front sleeve is attached without any rips as many were damaged. The pinched spines end and the spine itself is clearly readable with no text missing. There is some creases to the bottom right corner of the sleeve which continues from the front to the rear of the sleeve. There are some creases on the sleeve but overall this is actually one of the better condition sleeves.

 Inner Sleeve: VG+ Only a slight tear at top openings no other rips and no seam splits which is really hard to find without as many have seam splits.

 The Labels: EX Has some spindle marks otherwise are in nice shape.

 Record Visually Graded: VG+ Has one scratch on side side 1 which can not be felt in anyway and is light and not deep otherwise looks to be in superb condition with a lovely sheen. Even under strong light looks to be in superb condition i don’t think this has been played much.

 Record Playback: EX Play’s quiet throughout superb sound quality. Plays without jumps, clicks and doesn't stick. Overall this is a superb copy.

Please note that the record has been professionally cleaned on a record cleaning machine with a non alcohol cleaning solution

I use the following grading system:

M=Mint: The record/sleeve is brand new condition. Just like when first pressed and the record will have no deterioration in sound quality. All items including lyric sheet poster etc are in perfect condition.

NM=Near Mint: The record or sleeve may just marginally be off new condition and have the odd minor flaw.

EX=Excellent: The record shows signs of being played, but there is hardly any lessening in sound quality. The cover might show signs of wear.

 VG=Very Good: The record has been played many times but displays no major deterioration in sound quality. Despite the odd occasional surface marks and the odd light scratch. The cover will shows signs of usage without any major defects.

 G= Good: The record has been played numerous times and the sound quality has deteriorated and plays with distortion. The cover will have seam splits, scuffing of edges, discolouration and creases/ing.

 F=Fair: The record has not been cared for properly and has loud surface noise but is still just playable. The sleeve will be torn, stained/defaced. 

P=Poor: The record will not play properly due scratches and will have bad surface noise. The cover will be damaged and even have parts missing.

 B=Bad: The record is unplayable possibly broken, which would only be considered as a collection filler.

I use a plus and minus signs +/-  to show if marginally better or worse condition.

Postage: UK/Europe = £8.15 Rest Of The World = £8.75

The item will be sent recorded delivery i usually dispatch within 3 working days (post offices are closed at weekends in Cyprus). I never send out any parcel I wouldn't be happy to receive myself! All records are removed from their sleeves and placed in a new plastic sealable sleeve for posting! I use cruciform mailers which are very strong.

The item description is very detailed and I have listed the item to the best of my knowledge. Any Questions please ask.