PROUDLY OFFERING FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION TODAY, A MEGA-RARE CLASSIC BEATLES ORIGINAL 1969  RECORD CLUB FIRST PRESSING OF "MEET THE BEATLES" LP RECORDED IN STEREO IN TO NRMT- TO NRMT CONDITION!

PLEASE DO NOT PURCHASE THIS ITEM IF YOU CAN NOT TAKE THE TIME TO READ AND UNDERSTAND THE ENTIRE LISTING! THANKS!

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THIS IS AN EXTREMELY RARE LP THAT THE "INTRODUCING THE BEATLES" PRICE GUIDE (BY STANLEY PANEKA)VALUES AT $1,000.00 IN NRMT CONDITION AND THIS ONES A BEAUTY!!!!

THIS IS THE FIRST ORIGINAL 1969 1ST RECORD CLUB PRESSING ON THE RAINBOW LABEL WITH SILVER PRINT # ST 8 -2047

INDICATING AN EARLY 1ST PRESSING  HAND ETCHED (NOT STAMPED) INTO THE DEAD WAX ON SIDE 1 READS: ST 1 82047 W1 SIDE 2 READS: ST 2 82047 W1

 

VISUALLY, THE 45 YEAR OLD THICK VINYL DISC IS IN NRMT- CONDITION!  I HAVE EXAMINED THIS UNDER BRIGHT LIGHT CAN BARELY SEE SOME EXTREMELY LIGHT PAPER SCUFFS. NOTHING EVEN REMOTELY CLOSE TO FEEL-ABLE. NOR DO THEY EFFECT THE INCREDIBLE LISTENING EXPERIENCE!

 

THE LABELS AS YOU CAN SEE ARE FREE OF ANY WRITING OR STICKERS THERE DOES APPEAR TO BE A LIGHT TOUCH-UP AROUND THE EDGE OF THE SPINDLE HOLE AND GRADE NRMT- AS WELL.

BASED ON THE ABOVE IMPERFECTIONS  I FEEL  THE VINYL  GRADES AS NRMT- (MINUS)AS I ALMOST NEVER USE THE NRMT GRADE

 

 

THE COVER PRESENTS EXTREMELY WELL! THERE IS NO SPLITTING, WRITING, TAPE OR STICKERS ANYWHERE! 

THE SPINE VERY STRONG, TIGHT & PERFECTLY READABLE. THE SEAMS ARE UN-SPLIT. THE LOWER SEAM IS NICE AND TIGHT BUT THE UPPER SEAM IS  WEAK TOWARD THE CENTER. NO SPLIT YET BUT CLOSE. THE COVER STILL HAS MOST OF IT'S ORIGINAL GLOSS! THERE IS JUST A HINT OF RING/SHELF WEAR NOTICEABLE IN CERTAIN LIGHT. 

THE REVERSE SIDE IS SLIGHTLY DISCOLORED FROM AGE AS SHOWN. THE LINER NOTES WERE EXTREMELY INFORMATIVE AND PERFECTLY READABLE. THERE IS LITTLE TO NO EVIDENCE OF ANY RING WEAR.  AS YOU CAN SEE THIS IS THE COVER WITH THE 3 BARS AND THE ST8 ON THE COVER (ALSO NOTED ON THE SPINE)

BASED ON THE ABOVE IMPERFECTIONS I FEEL THAT THE COVER GRADES A EX+ TO NRMT- AND PRESENTS EXCEPTIONALLY WELL!

   I HAVE  PLAY GRADED THIS AND THE LISTENING EXPERIENCE WAS  INCREDIBLE! THERE WAS SOME EXTREMELY MINOR NOISE IF YOU REALLY LOOKED FOR IT HERE AND THERE. MOSTLY IN THE QUIET PASSAGES BUT CERTAINLY NOTHING I WOULD SAY WAS  DISTRACTING IN EVEN THE SLIGHTEST WAY!  THE LISTENING EXPERIENCE WAS NRMT- TO NRMT

THERE WERE  NO  SKIPS, STICKS, POPS, HISSES, CLICKS, TICKS OR BURPS! 

 

OVERALL CONSIDERING ALL OF THE ABOVE THIS CLASSIC LP GRADES AS EX+ TO NRMT- (MINUS)!

SONG LIST:

SIDE 1

1. I WANT TO HOLD YOUR HAND

2. I SAW HER STANDING THERE

3. THIS BOY

 4.  IT WON'T BE LONG

5. ALL I'VE GOT TO DO

6. ALL MY LOVING

 

SIDE II

1. DON'T BOTHER ME

2. LITTLE CHILD

 3. TILL THERE WAS YOU

4. HOLD ME TIGHT

 5. I WANNA BE YOUR MAN

6. NOT A SECOND TIME

 

WE USE GOLDMINE AS GUIDELINE FOR OUR GRADING SYSTEM.

ALL RECORDS ARE VISUALLY INSPECTED UNDER BRIGHT LIGHT. I TRY TO PLAY GRADE WHEN POSSIBLE OR AT LEAST IN ANY AREAS IDENTIFIED AS QUESTIONABLE FROM THE VISUAL INSPECTION.

 

MINT

Mint records are in most cases sealed in original shrink wrap. The only wear permissible is to the shrink wrap itself.

NEAR-MINT

 NM records have glossy vinyl. There are no visible defects such as writing, tape, or stickers on the labels. The labels should not contain any spindle marks (from someone blindly trying to put the record on the turntable) The vinyl may have a few extremely fine hairline scratches or light scuffs that do not affect the sound quality. The vinyl will "appear" to have been unplayed (It may very well have been played and well-cared for) The album cover will have NO writing, tape, creases, folds, seam splits ,stains, ring wear or Promo holes or cuts!

VG+ (EXCELLENT)

VG+ records have glossy vinyl. Slight signs of wear, including light scuffs, very light scratches or slight warping that does not  seriously affect the listening experience is permissible. Very slight intermittent background noise mostly in the quiet passages is acceptable. 

The album cover will have no more than three of the following imperfections: light writing such as initials or name in one area, minor creasing, seam splits not larger than 1".  Neatly taped seams of 2" or less. It may also contain very slight ring wear or discoloration, a promo stamp, punch hole or cut-out as originally sold.

VG

VG Records have more obvious flaws such as more pronounced scratches & lack of gloss. Groove wear and scratches deep enough to be felt with a fingernail are common. When played there will be surface noise but it should not continuously overpower the music. There are NO skips permissible with no more than 1.5 grahams of tracking force. It is common to hear crackling and pops especially in the quiet passages. The labels may contain writing such as a persons name or initials or it may contain a piece of tape or sticker with or without writing. The cover may have some seam splits, writing, tape, stickers, ring wear and scuffs.

VG-

VG- All of the defects listed VG category would be more pronounced. The record will play through without skipping WITH NORMAL tracking force. A quick skip or two with no more that 2.5 grahams of tracking force are permissible. The record will have many obvious flaws but still enjoyable to listen to. Generally if the record is rare, it is still highly collectible.

G/G+

Good (G), Good Plus (G+) Good does not mean Bad! A record in Good or Good Plus condition can be put onto a turntable and will play through without skipping WITH NORMAL tracking force. A quick skip or two with no more that 2.5 grahams of tracking force are permissible. It will have significant surface noise and scratches and visible groove wear (on a styrene record, the groove will be starting to turn white). A cover or sleeve will have seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, ring wear or other defects will start to overwhelm the object.

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