The Beatles - Help!

Label:Parlophone - PMC 1255

Format:Vinyl, LP, Mono

Country:UK
Released:1965
Genre:Rock, Pop, Beat

Matrix Side 1: XEX 549-2N
Matrix Side 2: XEX 550-2N

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 purchased.

This record is in good condition. It has spindle marks and wear visible on the labels but there are no pen marks, scuffs or any other major issues such as stains or fading. The centre holes(KT tax code present on side 2) show some wear but are not excessively worn as some can be. Overall all text is legible and they are clean but there is spindle marks and clear signs of use. 

As for the vinyl itself both sides are clearly used and it is a record graded at G+ visually. There are marks, lots of light scuffs and light/wear on both sides. It still has a decent lustre however and there is nothing that is really nasty. There is nothing that can obviously be felt or that is really deep but there is clear signs of use an age to both sides.

I play tested the record and it played better than it looks. It lays flat on the deck and there is little to no movement in the arm upon playing. There is no skips or sticks on either side and the audio on side 1 was a nice enough listen with no distortion, tics or serious problems. There was some light surface noise in the run in, between tracks and occasionally traces in parts. I would grade the audio on side 1 closer to VG+ as it has no stand out issues and was pretty tidy.

Side 2 is much the same but it has some light crunches or faint tics in track 6. These are not really loud or seriously disruptive but they can be heard in parts of this track. Overall the audio is closer to a solid grade of VG with just some surface noise in parts, but there is also these light tics/crunches in track6 as I say.

Overall a used record graded at 'G' but one that plays better than this overall. It is not a pristine listen so do not expect this, but also it can certainly still be enjoyed.

The sleeve is in very good+ condition. It has general age related wear all round but no splits, tears, scuffs or serious issues. The text on the spine is all legible and the edges show only slight wear. The corners have some bruising but nothing extreme. The front has some light ring marks and slight laminate creasing but again nothing extreme. There is some light discolouring to the front however. The rear has some minor grubby marks in places and some slight wear to the flipbacks. Overall it is a pretty solid sleeve that has some general age related wear and discolouring but nothing extreme or major. Please study the pictures provided to gain as much information as possible.

It includes its original 'Use Emitex' inner which has no splits, tears or pen marks and but has some signs of age(creasing, discolouring etc). 

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.