Sold Date: June 10, 2022
Start Date: June 5, 2022
Final Price: $24.50 (USD)
Bid Count: 5
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Vinyl is VG. Cover is Fair with lots of tape repair.

The "Alpha Omega" box set was a pirate/illegal collection of Beatles recordings sold in a four-part 8-track collection and 4LP box set in 1972. It also included several then-contemporary solo tracks, and was advertised in print, on TV, and radio, and sold via mail order. This compilation was sourced from American Capitol LPs featuring the Dave Dexter, Jr. edits found exclusively on those albums – compression, bass reduction, and additional reverb. Some of the tracks were edited haphazardly; Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band fades out early, for example. 

Some boxes did not indicate a Volume (initial release), and others had either Vol.1 or Vol.2 (or variations thereof). A third volume, although it had a different track listing than the previous versions, was also released as "Vol.2." A variety of company names were used on these releases, but it was initially produced/sold by Audio Tape, Inc.. 

The set was an attempt to exploit the Sound Recording Amendment of 1971. People involved in the Audio Tape, Inc. release were the targets, and ultimately the losers, of a multi-million dollar lawsuit.

MISPRINTS: On Disc 5 Side A, preceding track E5 (Help!), there is a short unlisted/uncredited instrumental surf riff of unknown origin. Track E7 is “She’s A Woman,” but mislabeled as “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band;” which is actually pressed as the unlabeled track E8. 

We use the following visual grading:EXCELLENT

EX records are shiny, with no visible defects. Writing, stickers or other markings cannot appear on the label, nor can any “spindle marks” from someone trying to blindly put the record on the turntable. If played, it will do so with no surface noise. 

EX covers are free of creases, ring wear and seam splits of any kind.

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) 

VG+ records may show some slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are OK. Minor signs of handling are OK, too, such as telltale marks around the center hole, but repeated playing has not misshapen the hole. There may be some very light ring wear or discoloration, but it should be barely noticeable.

VG+ covers should have only minor wear. A VG+ cover might have some very minor seam wear or a split (less than one inch long) at the bottom, the most vulnerable location. Also, a VG+ cover may have some defacing, such as a cut-out marking. Covers with cut-out markings can never be considered Near Mint.

Very Good (VG)

VG records have more obvious flaws than their counterparts in better shape. They lack most of the original gloss found on factory-fresh records. Groove wear is evident on sight, as are light scratches deep enough to feel with a fingernail. When played, a VG record has surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages and during a song’s intro and ending. But the noise will not overpower the musicMinor writing, tape or a sticker can detract from the label. Many collectors who have jukeboxes will use VG records in them and not think twice. They remain a fine listening experience, just not the same as if it were in better shape.

VG covers will have many signs of human handling. Ring wear in the middle or along the edges of the cover where the edge of a record would reside, is obvious, though not overwhelming. Some more creases might be visible. Seam splitting will be more obvious; it may appear on all three sides, though it won’t be obvious upon looking. Someone might have written or it or stamped a price tag on it, too.

Good (G),

Good Plus (G+)

or Very Good Minus (VG–)

The record has significant surface noise, scratches and groove wear, and the label is worn, with significant ring wear, heavy writing, or obvious damage caused by someone trying to remove tape or stickers and failing miserably. A Good to VG– cover has ring wear to the point of distraction, has seam splits obvious on sight and may have even heavier writing, such as, for example, huge radio station letters written across the front to deter theft.

POOR (P)

and Fair (F)

Records are cracked, impossibly warped, or are basically unplayable. Covers are heavily damaged. 

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