Sold Date: June 23, 2017
Start Date: June 21, 2017
Final Price: $15.00 (USD)
Seller Feedback: 207
Buyer Feedback: 15

The Beatles Introducing The Beatles. Stereo. Unplayed!! Stereophonic across top of record. In Shrink. VJ logo with brackets. VJLP 1062 Has Love Me Do and PS I Love You. (We have 3 of these, exactly the same!)
Introducing The Beatles. The worlds most counterfeited album! The excerpts below were taken from the experts at “rare Beatles.com” Explaining the different attributes of the originals and the counterfeit albums. We are not experts but we have done our best to check all the protocol listed below. I personally have 9 versions (including) the real thing, so we have plenty to compare them to.
•Covers-front and back-must have slicks that are either glossy or semi-glossy. •Printing on covers must be of high quality and professional looking. •Back cover lists contents in two columns •Stereo copies must meet one of the following conditions: 1. Back cover pictures 25 color photos of other Vee-Jay albums. This copy is commonly known as the "Ad Back" cover. 2. Back cover is totally blank; a completely white slick with no print whatsoever. 3. Back cover lists content in two columns, almost always containing Please Please Me and Ask Me Why. Only a couple of original copies have been verified listing Love Me Do / P.S. I Love You. Some of the more common characteristics found on ORIGINAL DISCS: •Labels have "THE BEATLES" and the title "INTRODUCING THE BEATLES" above the center hole. •Only gloss or semi-gloss rainbow/colorband labels are used on originals. •All original labels have bright, sharp silver print. •The vinyl trail-off -the gap between the end of the last track and the edge of the label usually measures from 7/8" to 1" wide, but never greater. •The rainbow/colorband that circles the perimeter of an original label is of high resolution, with smooth, gradual changes in color. •The vinyl trail-off area on over 90% of all originals has one or more of the following mechanical Stampings: 1. The term "AudioMatrix." 2. The letters "MR" inside of a circle. 3. The letters "APP" in italics. Among originals, only those made in Santa Monica lack machine Stampings. Regardless, these still have the aforementioned bright silver print and glossy labels. To date, we have never seen a counterfeit copy with machine stamping in the trail-off area. •We have never found a counterfeit with the word "STEREO" printed on the label. •Any copy with "STEREO" printed on the label is more than likely an original. •All originals with black labels that do not have the rainbow colorband are printed on a flat-not glossy-paper stock. •Any item under scrutiny must measure up in all the above areas of originality testing. If either the cover, disc or label fails even one criterion of the test, then it is likely from that secluded, middle Eastern country: Itsa Faykuh!

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ We are liquidating our very large (over 1200 lp’s) rare vinyl collection that we have had since the early 1960’s. Stored carefully in a controlled environment Everything is original unless noted and most of which New, Never Played and still in Shrink. All our vinyl has been graded to Gold Mine standards. Please note we are not professionals and we do our best to described each item accurately.   Record in original shrink/never played. Please note there is tape along three sides of the record. When I purchased the records I taped all 3 sides to prevent ANY shelf wear. I slit open the shrink to check and see if the correct LP was in the sleeve. (Back then it was not unusual to get a different LP in the sleeve that you purchased and sometimes they may have been warped or cracked). I then put the record back in the sleeve and in plastic, then stored away until now. All records are guaranteed to be in the condition stated or you may return it within 14 days and receive a full refund, postage excluded. Buyer Pays Shipping: 13.50 priority flat rate/ All items insured. Please Note: We do not ship outside the US and Canada PLEASE BROWSE OUR OTHER AUCTIONS FOR MORE BEATLES RARITIES, BRITISH INVASION AND MORE.  
We grade our records according to Gold Mine Standards. Please note we are not professional appraisers and these grades are strictly our own opinion. 
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Mint (M) – Absolutely perfect in every way. Never been played and usually sealed. Near Mint (NM) – The record has been on a shelf between other records. The vinyl looks glossy and clearly has only been played a few times. There are no marks on the vinyl and the whole package is complete. Excellent (E) – Same but I’d tolerate very light marks where the vinyl has been in and out of the inner sleeve a few times, or tiny signs of use generally. Very Good Plus (VG+) – A few further faults are acceptable, but nothing that really compromises the record visually or audibly. A little rub, light inaudible marks, a little background crackle. Very Good (VG) – It’s seen a bit of life, but is still usable. Light pops and clicks, an edge split, light visible scratches. You can still listen to it and enjoy looking at it, but it is visually and audibly USED. Good (G) – To be honest you’re making trouble for yourself here, as Good means Bad. I’d only be selling something really desirable in this condition, with a bargain price and a full, no holds barred description to match. Poor (P), Fair (F) Attempting to listen will be a disturbing experience. Expect major noise issues, skipping or repeating. The record itself is cracked, badly warped and has deep scratches. The cover is also approaching death.