Sold Date: April 7, 2016
Start Date: March 28, 2016
Final Price: £39.00 (GBP)
Bid Count: 13
Seller Feedback: 2659
Buyer Feedback: 153

ROLLING STONES: BEGGARS BANQUET

UK DECCA stereo SKL.4955 J/T tax code 1968
Matrix Nos.
Side 1: XZAL-8476-1K Side 2: XZAL-8477-4K 
This was my "keeper" copy and has been in my possession for some years. I have played it on my high end system and think the sound is detailed and natural. Despite having other versions and the SACD - this has been my preferred copy to play in terms of sheer enjoyment. I am only letting this go as I have just acquired a mono version, on on balance prefer the added "punch" of the mono. It's a tough call though, the stereo probably wins in detail and sounds more open and expansive.



SLEEVE: Garrod and Lofthouse, laminated gate-fold. Three micro creases to the spine edge and the beginning of cracks to the laminate on the spine, otherwise in superb order.

INNER SLEEVE: Poly Lined. No splits or undue yellowing. Excellent
LABELS: Labels are clear of writing with only minor spindle marks detected under strong angled light
VINYL:  Visually a couple of minor scuffs and non-audible hairlines are visible under strong light, otherwise it still retains a lovely sheen. It terms of audio there is some very minor background noise in a couple of quiet passages. Nothing that I find intrusive on my very revealing system. I think it is fair to grade it as EX-. As I say, it has been my preferred listen for some time and knocks spots of the digitally remastered version in terms of sounding "natural".
The record will be posted out in a professional cruciform mailer with stiffeners. The disc will be removed from the outer sleeve prior to shipping and the discs put in generic inners to protect the original inner sleeves. The album will also be housed in a PVC protective sleeve.
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