Sold Date: December 5, 2017
Start Date: December 5, 2017
Final Price: $16.98 (USD)
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THE BEATLES "Abbey Road" 1969 On Apple SO-383 Stereo Re-Release, Vinyl VG++ & Sleeve EX, Awesome Sound, Fine Listening!
THIS RELEASE CONTAINS A TOTAL OF 17 TRACKS.  COMPLETE TRACK LISTING, TRACK TIMES, CREDITS, ANY MATRIX RUNOUTS OR OTHER IDENTIFIERS (If Available) MAY BE VIEWED IN THE LAST FRAME OF THE PHOTO GALLERY.
NOTE TO COLLECTORS...As you likely know, there are close to 500 versions of this album.  After much research, I found the description that closely if not exactly fits the identifiers as found on this pressing.  This record is considered Cover version #3 from the Capitol records pressing plant Winchester, Virginia USA.  Matrix runout variant 3 on both sides matches the description found.  Please view printout in last frame of photo gallery for other elements unique to this pressing.
ALBUM COVER VG+ To EX:  Cover is in very nice condition.  Little to no roughness on the edges. The spine is in terrific shape, (no cracks) and the lettering is still bold (see photos).  No bent corners, hardly any dings on the corners.  No rips or tears.  No graffiti.  No seam splits or glue separation and very light ring/shelf wear in a couple of spots on both sides (barely visible).  No other specific damage or wear to disclose. Cover is in pretty nice shape overall for its age.
INNER SLEEVE VG: Plain vanilla paper sleeve, with label hole, is in VG condition.  Moderate seam splits on both sides, but not the bottom edge, and some yellowing from age, but no egregious bent corners, no graffiti, rips, splits, tears or other common damage or wear and the mouth edge is mostly smooth. Quite acceptable, but nowhere near perfect.
LABELS EX:  Labels are in great shape overall.  Very clean, no scratches, no tears or graffiti. Background base black is still  bold, and the fine print is not faded or faint.  The lettering is 100% legible. A few light spindle trails on both sides, but hardly any wear around the spindle hole.  Labels are in very nice condition all around.
VINYL RECORD VG++:  The vinyl is very nice visually on both sides.  It still sounds really nice during the tracks play, with few noise issues to declare.  Playing surfaces on both sides are virtually scratch free. Light wear can be noticed on both sides if viewed closely.  The record was played frequently on mainly newer equipment, but with care and there is only minor surface noise and very light sporadic popping noticeable in a few spots on either side.  Most all of the noise is notable between tracks and in the trail off areas, and is not a big distraction during track play.  Record plays back okay with no skips, hangs or overbearing noise and sounds awesome.  A thorough "professional" type deep cleaning might enhance overall sound quality, but this record still sounds pretty darned good as is.  Pretty fine listening overall.
BOTH SIDES OF THIS ALBUM WERE GRADED AUDIBLY, "LOUD" IN STEREO MODE SO THAT ANY AND ALL NOISE POLLUTION COULD BE DOCUMENTED FOR THIS DESCRIPTION.  NO HEADPHONES GRADING!
PLEASE USE THE LETTER GRADE GUIDE DETAILS FOLLOWING THE SONG TITLES, TO DETERMINE THE CONDITION OF THE RECORD AFTER IT HAS BEEN PLAY GRADED.  Any comments not highlighted in the following letter grades will be noted immediately following the audible grade next to the song title.
SIDE ONE:  - Audible Grade "A-" (Awesome sound, no distracting surface noise). SIDE TWO:  - Audible Grade "B+" (Awesome sound, some scattered very light popping).
"A" * Near zero to zero noise in the lead in groove area.  Clean, crisp, clear overall sound with virtually no surface noise during track play and zero to near zero noise in the dead wax trail off area.  Zero or near zero noticeable wear in the groove area and appearance is shiny with virtually no wear visible.
"A-" * Very light to near zero noise in the lead in groove area.  Excellent overall sound with only very light surface noise on occasions during track play but nothing distracting.  Almost no visible wear in the groove area and appearance is shiny with nice luster.  Very light to near zero noise in the dead wax trail off area.
"B+" * Very light to light noise in the lead in groove area.  VG+ overall sound with very light to light surface noise scattered throughout the track.  A scattered very light pop can be noticed on rare occasions.  Only slight wear noticeable in the groove area and visual appearance is shiny with very nice luster.  Very light to light noise in the dead wax trail off area.
"B" * Very light to light or moderate noise in the lead in groove area.  VG+ to EX overall sound with very light to light surface noise scattered or occasionally throughout the track, but nothing of a distracting nature.  Light or very light pops possible on one or more than one occasion.  Very light to light wear in the groove area and appearance is shiny with little to no noticeable wear.  Light or moderate noise in the dead wax trail off area.
"B-" * Light noise in the lead in groove area.  VG+ overall sound with light or moderate surface noise fairly constant throughout the track. Possible very light or light pops and/or clicks are noticeable on occasions.  Light wear in the groove area and appearance is fairly shiny. Light to moderate noise with one or more pops in the dead wax trail off area.
"C+" * Light to moderate noise and/or popping in the lead in groove area.  Just above average overall sound with moderate surface noise fairly constant throughout, but nothing terribly distracting.  Light wear in the grooves and appearance is still somewhat shiny.  Occasional pops or clicks. Moderate noise in the dead wax trail off area.
"C" * Moderate noise and/or popping in the lead in groove area.  Average overall sound with moderate surface noise almost constant throughout.  Noise is a minor distraction, but side still sounds nice enough to be recorded to another audio medium.  Light to moderate wear in the grooves and appearance is slightly dull.  Moderate noise in the dead wax trail off area.
"C-" * Moderate to semi-loud noise and popping in the lead in groove area.  Below average sound with moderate to semi-heavy surface noise on a fairly constant basis throughout the track.  Moderate wear in the grooves, appearance is dull.  A short skip may/may not be noticed during track's play.  Moderate to semi-loud noise and/or popping in the dead wax trail off area.
"D+" * Semi-loud noise and/or popping in the lead in groove area.  Playable, but a lot of distracting surface noise, clicking and/or popping.  Fair to Good Minus overall sound quality.  Moderate to near heavy wear in the grooves, appearance is grayish.  A lot of semi-loud noise in the dead wax trail off area.
"D" * Loud noise and/or popping in the lead in groove area.  Moderate to heavy wear in the grooves and appearance is very dull.  Poor overall sound quality.  Excessive surface noise, clicking or popping throughout the track.  Excessive noise in the dead wax trail off area.
"D-" * Very loud noise and popping in the lead in groove area and the dead wax trail off area.  Track is loaded with excessive noise and/or popping.  Heavy wear in the grooves and nearly unplayable.  Listening is painful if not nearly impossible.
"F" * Record is cracked, chipped or otherwise damaged to a degree where it is unplayable and is scrap material.  A record with this grade would only be listed in the event it were extremely rare, and then only for collector purposes.
SUMMARY:  The cover is EX, and the vinyl VG++.  The record is, "in my opinion", easily qualified for re-recording to another audio medium provided some very light surface noise and scattered light popping is tolerable. Very minor noise issues on both sides, mainly side two.  The record has some visible wear and is a bit dull in appearance on either side. This record package has been played often, but very well cared for overall and is still quality listening.  Noise is minimal, but needs to be pointed out for auction purposes.
Please examine all photos carefully prior to bidding/purchasing.  Some of the pictures may have shadow pollution, and may have been lightened and/or enhanced for better view clarity.  No photos have been altered to be of a deceptive or misleading nature.  Any flaws noted in this description may be viewed more closely in the photo gallery and if any damage or flaw has been omitted from the description, it is purely an oversight on my part and not an attempt to deceive or mislead potential buyers.  May I stress, don't like it?  Not as nice as you'd hoped or expected?  Just let me know.  Buyer satisfaction always guaranteed.
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