Sold Date: May 18, 2020
Start Date: May 11, 2020
Final Price: £39.00 (GBP)
Bid Count: 9
Seller Feedback: 109
Buyer Feedback: 100

Help! by the Beatles.

UK Stereo first pressing to the best of my knowledge.

Stereo pressings of these original copies were significantly outnumbered by their mono counterparts due to their increased cost & the as yet underdeveloped nature of Stereo technology.

PCS 3071
YEX 168 1/YEX 169 1

Firstly, the record:

Visually this has aged well but it's not perfect. Generally only lightly marked on either side except for a slightly heavier mark on side A shown in the last picture. Labels are clean although there is a name tag on side A & they show light spindle marks. It's 55 years old so a professional clean wouldn't go amiss but I sadly don't currently have access to my usual cleaner.

I have play tested this record (no *visual testing only nonsense*) & it is generally very enjoyable indeed with no significant deterioration throughout apart from an unfortunate skip on the title track.

Secondly, the sleeve:

Really nice - probably a grade up from the record. Clean & unmarked either side apart from a name written on the front & a patch of sticker residue on the back. Great sharp spine but slightly edge worn.

Further notes:

G & L flipback sleeve;

Label variation - track A4 listed on label as I Need You *;

KT tax code on side B.

Not a museum piece but a very respectable collectable nonetheless & priced accordingly.

I post promptly and securely and I sometimes use recycled packaging.

Polite disclaimer:

If you don't have the means to pay for a bid within 48 hours of sale then please let me know before bidding.

Also if you intend making an offer but you have further questions about the items for sale, then you should ask them *prior to making that offer. By making an offer you are committed to the sale should the retailer accept it as per eBay terms and conditions. Sorry to have to mention this but I've suffered some frankly rotten buying etiquette recently.

Domestic or GSP buyers only please.

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