The Beatles - Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band Vinyl Gatefold LP Description

Artist The Beatles Title Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band Format 12" Mono Black Vinyl LP Package Single gatefold Catalogue # MAS 2653 Barcode None Cover Grade VG+, 1" partly torn spine seam, 4" top seam split, corner wear, creases on seam, normal all-around wear Media Grade G, flat, lots of hairline surface scratches, audible static & crackles Runouts SIDE A (Etched, logo is stamped): MAS-1-2653-F1 [IAM in triangle] SIDE B (Etched, logo & 'MAS' are stamped): MAS-2-2653-G2 #3 [IAM in triangle] Comments / Extras Missing original inner sleeve and Sgt. Pepper cut-out insert, IAM 'Triangle' logo denotes Capitol Scranton, PA pressing from 1967

We provide high quality photographs so you can gauge condition for yourself. We do our best to describe condition issues that may not be obvious in the images. For more information on how we grade, check out the section below.

To prevent cover seam splits, unsealed records will have their media removed from their covers and both the media, in its original inner sleeve, and the cover will be slipped into an outer poly sleeve for further protection. We ship in purpose-built LP mailers with cardboard stiffners to prevent folding. To reduce our carbon footprint and save you some cost, we usually reuse mailers we've received in the past.

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How We Grade

Record grading is not a definite science and is subjective. We try our best to be as accurate as possible and follow the Goldmine Grading System described in the table below. We provide high quality photographs so you can gauge condition for yourself. In the item description, we do our best to describe condition issues that may not be obvious in the images.

Grade Cover (Outer Sleeve) Media (Vinyl) Near Mint (NM) Nearly perfect, no writing, no after-purchase stickers, no markings, free of creases, ring wear, and seam splits. Shiny/glossy, no visible surface defects, label is centered, very little (if any) spindle marks, plays without significant surface noise. Excellent (E) There may be very slight ring wear or discolorization that is barely noticable. There may be slight wear, like very minor corner or seam wear or a bottom split that is less than an inch long. There may be a discount notch, drill hole, or corner cut. Slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect playability. May have a slight warp that does not impact listening experience. Very Good (VG) Imperfections are more noticable than above. Ring wear, corner or edge damage will be obvious. Some creases may be visible and seam splits may appear on more than one side, but are not obvious. There may be some writing too. Usually have some scratches that may be audible, especially in soft passages and during song gaps. Any noise does not overpower the music and is otherwise a fine listening experience. Minor writing, tape or a sticker can detract from the label. Good (G) There is significant ring wear, corner and edge damage and heavy wear. There may be heavy writing, tape, or stickers, or residue left from a removed sticker. Seam splits are obvious and significant. Plays through without skipping but there is significant surface noise and the label may be worn. The surface has long since lost its luster. Poor (P) / Fair (F) Heavily damaged. Entire seams may be split. Significant warping, noise and skipping.

We believe the bar is set so high with the mint grade that we don't use it. As Goldmine says, "These are absolutely perfect in every way. Often rumored but rarely seen, mint should never be used as a grade unless more than one person agrees that the record or sleeve truly is in this condition."

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