Hello, thanks for looking. I'm no expert on grading vinyl, i'll try my best to evaluate the condition of both the cover and the album. I'll use the grading scale below as a guide and i'll be very conservative with my evaluation, Keep in mind I am only visually assessing the condition of the jacket and vinyl. And I also list detail everything, where others don't. Time consuming, YES!!  I encourage you to ask questions, before biding, I will answer honestly. Good Luck!!! - Jason

 

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Introducing... The Beatles LP

CONDITION- Jacket: VG  / Vinyl: G-F

The Jacket / Sleeve: I'm hoping the pictures can speak for the grade: VG It is Solid & Stiff, there are some small creases mainly on the seam (nothing crazy), The spine is in great shape and the print is centered & legible, s, corners are slightly rounded with age, theres a price sticker on the front (see Photo), Very small Hole in the top left corner, On the back theres some pen and faded marker signatures, 2 inch seem split on the bottom,  little blemishes here and there, doesn't look bad, Nothing Major to report for the jacket, pictures tell the story.

Inner Paper Sleeve:  It's the original white paper sleeve... Great condition

The vinyl:  Fair (maybe Good). The record looks worn, MANY thin Light surface scratches, most if not all look to be not very deep. minor cosmetic dull mark here and there, scuff or two, I have no doubt it will play, but you will def hear pops and snaps during play back.  Both label's are ok (little pin squiggles, see photo). 

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INFO:

Full title printed on the front cover: "Introducing... The Beatles Englands[sic] No.1 Vocal Group".

Label catalog number printed on the front cover: "LP 1062".
Label catalog number printed on the back cover: "VJLP 1062".
Label catalog number printed on the labels: "VJLP 1062"

Distinguishing characteristics:

Jacket:
- Shadow behind George Harrison on front cover;
- Track List printed in two columns on back cover;
- "Please, Please Me" printed with comma on back cover and record label, the second 'Please' type is slightly off-centre;
- 2nd sleeve printing [Uncredited] by Ivy Hill Lithograph Co.
- Semi-gloss finish on both sides.
- 1/4 inch overlap top and bottom on inside of cover.

Inner sleeve:
- White

Labels:
- Large red oval encompassing the words Vee Jay separated by a G Clef;
- Rainbow-colored ring encircles the perimeter;
- "INTRODUCING the BEATLES" printed centered below Vee Jay emblem
- "THE BEATLES" printed centered below album title.
- Deep groove inner ring circling most of the letters except part of the last track details on each side.

This hand etched URJ / Columbia pressing is the only genuine pressing known to not have any stamped matrix details. Runouts are hand-etched. Variant 2, side A runout: the "o" is incomplete and doesn't make a full circle.

Track B3 ("Do You Want to Know a Secret?") does not have a question mark at the end of the title on the label.

RECORD GROOVE CODES

Matrix / Runout (Side A runout - variant 1): 63-3402 URJ Matrix / Runout (Side B runout - variant 1): 63-3403 URJ

Really nice copy, but if you still have questions please message me.

All records are shipped correctly in a 12 X 12 Record mailer, (with the record out of the jacket - to prevent damage to the jacket) and in a plastic dust cover, with extra cardboard and foam support. 

I do free combine shipping! So if you're think about buying a second or third album, I combine ship for free UP to 4 albums (2 Double LPs) total.  After that I might need a second box (but if you wanna buy that many I'll pay for the second shipping cost)

All overseas Shipping will dill be done thru eBay international shipping program. No exceptions.

Thanks for looking, please message me with any questions! 

Grading Scale:

Mint (M): Perfect, unused in sealed original packaging.

Near-Mint (NM): Close to perfect with no visible scratches or scuffs. Appears to be un-played or played less than 5 times.

Excellent (EX): May contain 1 or 2 very tiny & light  cosmetic surface scratches and/or scuffs. Label and jacket may show slight signs of ring-wear / lightly bent corners. No creases, writing, tears or rips.

Very Good Plus (VG+): May show some signs that it was played and handled by a previous owner who took reasonably good care of it. Imperfections are cosmetic and do not drastically impact the playback. Record surfaces may show some signs of wear and may have slight scuffs and surface scratches. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are ok. The label and jacket may have some slight ring ring-wear, discoloration, minor tears and imperfections. As with most vinyl, there may be low-level surface noise and light crackles and pops may be present, especially during quiet or soft passages in the track.  

Very Good (VG): Many of the imperfections found in a VG+ record will be more pronounced in a VG record or sleeve.

Good (G) - It doesn't mean the record is "Trashed" but its definitely been played a lot. I'll mainly use this for jackets and inner sleeves (if the record is worth selling).

Fair (F) Poor (P): I do not sell Poor (P), Fair (F). If I use these it's because the album is super rare. 

Disclaimer : I do not grade LPs professionally and I am not an expert on classification. Some of the vinyl I own, I bought in bulk at yard sales or estate sales. Ask Me Questions before bidding! Please understand, I'm grading my LPs on a visual estimation. Keep that in mind, because if you bid or buy this album, I'm selling it as is. If you're really interested in this record and you think the description & photo's are missing something, Message Me! Ask questions, I will answer honestly, I will send more photo's. I'm not trying to scare away a potential customer, I'm just saying, please consider everything I said before asking for a refund. Look, there is some risk when buying used 30 - 60 year old, pre owned, vinyl? together we can cut down on that risk even eliminate it! Thanks for looking!!!