Sold Date: July 5, 2016
Start Date: June 17, 2016
Final Price: £79.99 £59.99 (GBP)
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‎– Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
Label: ‎– PMC 7027
Format:, LP, Album, Mono

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Matrix Side 1: XEX 637-1           
Matrix Side 2: XEX 638-1

All records are graded to the Record Collector Guidelines, with extra information added as required when play tested. Also all photos above are of the exact record you will receive if successful.

This record is in very good condition. It does have spindle marks visible on the labels but no pen marks, scuffs or any other damage such as stains or fading. The centres show some minor wear but are not loose or worn and overall the iconic Parlophone labels are in good shape.

As for the vinyl itself, both sides are free from anything really sinister or serious but there are light surface lines, some light scratches and minor sleeve scuffs showing. These are clearly noticeable and I have tried to photograph the 'worst' of them. The long lines show are all light and cannot be felt, but nevertheless do not look ideal. There are also two much shorter(1") marks on side 2 which can just be felt with your finger, but are not really nasty(their impact will be described below). So overall the record has light lines showing in normal light which mean it doesn't look pristine and it has clearly been used. There is however nothing really nasty, no blemishes and it still has a lovely lustre.

I play tested the record and it plays well and produces very enjoyable audio throughout. It lays flat on the deck and upon playing there is next to no movement in the record arm. The audio produced is excellent with no major issues such as skips or sticks and no major issues with interference such as surface noise or clicks. There is some surface noise audible in the run in/out and between tracks but the vast majority of the audio has little audible. There are no stand out clicks(small marks mentioned above possibly cause incredibly faint ones but these are barely audible or possible to distinguish from the audio) on either side and I didn't note one pop throughout. Overall despite clearly being used and the light scratches and surface lines it plays very well with enjoyable audio that would grade higher than VG.

The fully laminated gatefold sleeve is in excellent condition. It has only mild rubbing/wear to the edges and corners(front top left), and the writing along the spine is all clearly legible. There are of course no splits and overall the sleeve is strong, clean and bright all round. There are no tears, scuffs or pen marks anywhere and only incredibly faint ring marks visible. There is only a few minor laminate creases and inside the gatefold has no issues to report. Overall it is in great shape with just mild signs of its age, and for approaching 50 years old it is in excellent condition. I have tried to describe the sleeve as best I can but please study the pictures provided to gain as much information as possible as to its condition.

It includes its original red/white psychedelic inner which is in excellent+ condition. This has no tears, scuffs, splits or pen marks and has only minimal creasing and ring marks. I will of course send the record in a plain white replacement to ensure no damage occurs to the original which is in great shape.

Also included is its original 'cut out' insert. This is in excellent+ condition with no tears, pen marks or major issues and next to no creasing or any other problems.

So to summarise the sleeve, insert and inner are all in great shape with no major issues. The vinyl has light surface lines, scratches and has clearly been used. It therefore doesn't look ideal, but plays very well with good quality audio and no skips, sticks or loud disruptive clicks.

The record will be packaged in cardboard stiffeners and bubble wrapped thoroughly when dispatched. It will also be sent in a brand new protective plastic sleeve, and within 24hrs of receiving payment to try to ensure a swift delivery.

I hope my photos are comprehensive enough but if you have any questions then don't hesitate to contact me. Also please check my Ebay feedback for a positive history of record grading, A1 communication and quick delivery times.

All offers are considered and are more than welcome.

Many thanks for looking.