Sold Date: February 11, 2022
Start Date: February 10, 2022
Final Price: £34.99 (GBP)
Bid Count: 1
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For sale is a copy of The Beatles third studio album, Beatles For Sale.

This is an original UK 1st Pressing produced in 1964 which features the sought-after yellow and black Parlophone labels.

Both the record and the sleeve are in excellent condition, it is very difficult to find this album this good.

Please see below for further details.

Many vinyl records are mis-sold on eBay. There are several details which identify this copy as a true 1st pressing. They are:

·      Front and back laminated gatefold Garrod & Lofthouse sleeve. 

·      Medium size MONO outline on the front of the sleeve.

·      Black labels with yellow Parlophone logo.

·      ‘Recording first published 1964’ printed over two lines on the label.

·      ‘PMC 1240’ catalogue number.

·      Matrix numbers XEX 503-3N (side 1) and XEX 504-3N (side 2).

I try to take pictures which provide a fair representation of the condition of a record and the sleeve. If interested, please read below for a detailed discussion including an audio description. 

I use the Goldmine standard as a reference for grading. 

Vinyl: Excellent

The record is in fantastic visual condition and has superb playback.

The vinyl surface retains the original gloss sheen.

The labels are bright and clean. 

There are subtle hairline marks which can be picked up in bright light but none that are deep or which affect playback. 

The audio on both sides is NM; nice and punchy with clear vocals are crisp details.

There is minimal dust crackle and there are no skips or jumps.

Sleeve: Excellent 

The sleeve is in great condition.

The front and rear are both very clean and are without any laminate ripples or bubbles.

The sleeve has the rare square spine with pinched ends.

Unlike the majority of Beatles For Sale sleeves the spine is not ripped at the top and bottom.

The corners are strong, and the spine and edges are sharp.

There are no rips, tears or writing present anywhere on the sleeve. 

Inner Sleeve: Excellent

The inner sleeve is the original polythene lined ‘protect your records’ Emitex copy. 

It is very white with minimal staining or discolouration. 

Also included in the sale is an audiophile quality inner sleeve which provides the best possible protection for the record. 

This is a great opportunity to buy an early Beatles record that is in fantastic condition. You will struggle to find a better copy. A superb addition to any Beatles collection!

The outer sleeve, vinyl, and inner sleeve are all housed separately within a premium quality polythene outer sleeve.

The record will be sent within a padded vinyl record mailer.

For UK shipments I use Royal Mail guaranteed next day delivery. 

Similar options are available for international bidders to ensure Christmas delivery.  Please enquire for more details and an accurate estimate of the postage cost. 

If you have any questions, please ask! 

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