The Beatles

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

Original 1967 US Mono Pressing

Custom Inner Sleeve and Insert Cut-out included

Capitol Records MAS-2653

 

Record: VG+

Original Shine Clean labels Multiple surface scuffs typical of a 50 year old record

 

Sleeve: VG+

Minor ring wear Intact gatefold cover 3 inch seam split on top cover Small smudge stain on front cover Labels and spine intact and clearly legible

 

Original Inner Sleeve: EX

Original Thick Paper Insert Cut-outs: NM

 

I visually grade conservatively using the modified Goldmine grading scale.

 

 

Goldmine Grading Scale (NM/EX/VG+/VG/VG-/G+/G)

 

Near Mint [NM or M-]: A nearly perfect record. The record shows no obvious sign of wear. LP jacket has no creases, folds, seam splits, cut out holes or any other noticeable similar defect. And of course, the same is true of any other inserts, such as posters, lyric sleeves, and the like. Basically, Near Mint looks as if you just got it home from a new record store and removed the shrink wrap.

 

Very Good Plus Plus [VG++] or Excellent [EX]: Record has one or two surface scuffs, otherwise it would be NM. Sleeve will have minor wear such as blunted corners or barely noticeable ring wear but otherwise NM.

 

Very Good Plus [VG+]: Shows some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it. Record surfaces may show some slight signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches that don't affect one's listening experience. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are OK.  The label may have some ring wear or discoloration, but is should be barely noticeable. The center hole is not misshapen by repeated play. Picture sleeves and LP inner sleeves will have some slight wear, lightly turn-up corners, or a slight seam-split. An LP jacket may have slight signs of wear also and may be marred by a cut-out hole, indentation or corner indicating it was taken out of print and sold at a discount.

 

Very Good [VG]: Many of the defects found in a VG+ record are more pronounced in a VG disc. Surface noise is evident upon playing, especially in soft passages and during the song's intro and fade, but will not overpower the music otherwise. Groove wear will start to be noticeable, as will light scratches deep enough to feel with a fingernail) that will affect the sound. Labels may be marred by writing, or have tape or stickers (or their residue) attached. The same will be true of picture sleeves or LP covers. However, it will not have all of these problems at the same time, only two or three of them.

I take great pride in the accurate description of the product and in the delivery process.

Shipping via USPS media mail.  Your item will be carefully packed and dispatched within 72 hours (Mon.-Fri.) of receiving payment.

You can expect outstanding preparation and shipment of your LP.   The vinyl is cleaned on a Nitty Gritty machine prior to packaging. LPs are stored and shipped outside of their jackets to avoid seam splits. Discs are packed securely in sturdy cardboard mailers and protected with fillers and padding to prevent damage during shipment.

If for any reason you are not happy with your purchase, or feel that you cannot leave a rating of 5 in all areas, please contact me before leaving feedback.  I aim to please!

Paypal is accepted for payment.

I offer a money-back guarantee on my items. Buyer pays return shipping unless item is discovered to have defects not described in this ad.  In that case, I will refund the buyer's shipping as well.

 

PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED WITHIN 5 DAYS OF THE END OF THE AUCTION

SHIPPING AND HANDLING MAY TAKE UP TO 5 DAYS