In this auction are SEVEN 45RPM Apple Records issued by Capitol Records’ Los Angeles Pressing Plant which is indicated by the BLACK STAR on the A-side label.

 

According to the Price Guide for the Beatles American Records by Perry Cox and Frank Daniels (page 22), Apple labels with black stars on the full-Apple side of the labels was used on new releases beginning in 1970. It was not on reissues of pre-Apple material until May, 1971. This label style with a black star was ONLY printed for singles pressed in Capitol’s Los Angeles plant and is harder to find than the more common Apple singles without the black star.   

 

Here is the info about the records in this auction:

 

RECORD #1:

 

·       “WE CAN WORK IT OUT” b/w “DAY TRIPPER” by The Beatles

·       This is Apple Records 5555.

·       This title was originally released by Capitol Records December 6, 1965. This Apple Records pressing was issued Spring, 1971.

·       The VINYL is in VG CONDITION. “MFD.  BY APPLE RECORDS, INC.” is printed on the perimeter of the sliced-Apple label.

·       An Apple Records stock sleeve is included that is in VG Condition.

 

RECORD #2:

 

·       “YELLOW SUBMARINE” b/w “ELEANOR RIGBY” by The Beatles

·       This is Apple Records 5715.

·       It was originally released by Capitol Records August 5, 1966. This Apple Records pressing was issued Spring, 1971.

·       The VINYL is in STRONG VG CONDITION. “MFD.  BY APPLE RECORDS, INC.” is printed on the perimeter of the sliced-Apple label.

·       An Apple Records stock sleeve is included that is in VG Condition.

 

RECORD #3:

 

·       “BABY, YOU’RE A RICH MAN” b/w “ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE” by The Beatles

·       This is Apple Records 5964.

·       It was originally released by Capitol Records July, 1967. This Apple Records pressing was issued Spring, 1971.

·       The VINYL itself is in STRONG VG+ CONDITION. However, due to a sticker stain and a couple of tiny tears on the sliced-Apple label, the grade is lowered to VG MINUS. “MFD.  BY APPLE RECORDS, INC.” is printed on the perimeter of the sliced-Apple label.

·       An Apple Records stock sleeve is included that is in VG Condition.

 

RECORD #4:

 

·       “TRY SOME, BUY SOME” b/w “TANDOORI CHICKEN” by Ronnie Spector

·       This is Apple Records 1832.

·       This Apple Records pressing was issued April 19, 1971.

·       The VINYL is GRADED NEAR MINT. “MFD.  BY APPLE RECORDS, INC.” is printed on the perimeter of the sliced-Apple label.

·       An Apple Records stock sleeve is included that is in VG Condition. There is some writing on the inside of the sleeve at the top.

 

RECORD #5:

 

·       “CAROLINA IN MY MIND” b/w “SOMETHING’S WRONG” by James Taylor

·       This is Apple Records 1805.

·       This Apple Records pressing was issued October 26, 1970.

·       The VINYL is GRADED NEAR MINT MINUS with just a few very light/slight hairlines/scuffs. “MFD.  BY APPLE RECORDS, INC.” is printed on the perimeter of the sliced-Apple label.

·       An Apple Records stock sleeve is included that is in VG Condition.

 

RECORD #6:

 

·       “WHAT IS LIFE” b/w “APPLE SCRUFFS” by George Harrison

·       This is Apple Records 1828.

·       This Apple Records pressing was issued February 15, 1971.

·       The VINYL is GRADED VG+ with a few very light/slight hairlines/scuffs. “MFD.  BY APPLE RECORDS, INC.” is printed on the perimeter of the sliced-Apple label.

·       An Apple Records stock sleeve is included that is in VG Minus Condition. The sleeve has a tear on the word “Apple” on one side.

 

RECORD #7:

 

·       “MY SWEET LORD” b/w “LITTLE GIRL” by Billy Preston

·       This is Apple Records 1826.

·       This Apple Records pressing was issued December 3, 1970.

·       The VINYL is in VG CONDITION. There is a very small/slight warp on a small portion of the outer edge of the vinyl which does NOT affect play. The A-side would be Near Mint Minus but there is a “feelable” scratch/hairline on the B-side which, along with the small edge warp, reduces the grade to VG.  “MFD.  BY APPLE RECORDS, INC.” is printed on the perimeter of the sliced-Apple label.

·       An Apple Records stock sleeve is included that is in VG Condition.

 

Thanks to the Price Guide for the Beatles American Records by Perry Cox and Frank Daniels for information about these records.

 

FYI: I use the COVER/SLEEVE GRADES and RECORD GRADES listed and described on page 8 of Perry Cox’s and Frank Daniels’ Price Guide for the Beatles American Records. These are: Good+ (G+), Very Good Minus (VG-), Very Good (VG), Very Good+ (VG+), Near Mint Minus or Very Good++ (NM- or VG++), Near Mint (NM), Mint Minus (M-), and Mint (M or MT) to VISUALLY grade these records, so please know the descriptions of these grades before bidding. Please ask any questions BEFORE bidding. And please check my other auctions for items you may want to add to your collection. Be high bidder on several and combine shipping on auction items that finish on the same weekend. Winning bidder must remit payment within 5 days of auction close by PayPal. Add $4.00 for shipping to a U.S. address via Media Mail with tracking.