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BEATLES
THE FAB FOUR

45 RPM

CAPITOL RECORDS
S7-18896
SECOND SERIES

RED VINYL

FOR JUKEBOXES ONLY!  SERIES

"ONE OF THE HARDEST OF THE
OF THE BEATLES COLORED TO FIND"

LIMITED PRINT RUN

 

A-SIDE

LUCY IN THE SKY WITH DIAMONDS

PEAK  ***  [1966]  BILLBOARD HOT 100  **  WEEKS ON CHART

B-SIDE

WHEN I'M 64

PEAK  ***  [1966]  BILLBOARD HOT 100  **  WEEKS ON CHART

 

CONDITION:  VINYL  MINT  "UN-PLAYED"

CONDITION:  LABEL  MINT

COMES  with  BROWN SLEEVE  and  PLASTIC COVER
ALSO INCLUDES BEATLES JUKEBOX TITLE STRIP

This is one of the "For Jukeboxes Only" CEMA 45's released on Capitol in the 2nd series of color vinyl's, this one released in 1996. It is, of course, out of print, and in this case, a harder-to-find title. 

This one has a slight color variation (line) on the label, and because this 2nd series was slightly over run, this one has a barely noticeable drill hole through the 'p' in Capitol on the A side indicating that at one point it was thought of as overstock. Not anymore If i didn't see it for myself
would not believe anyone could drill a hole in any of these colored Beatles 45's. 

Some 20 years later this will make a nice, unplayed, addition to your collection on pristine red vinyl, at a reasonable price.

FORMAT:  7" 45 SINGLE  with  Colored Vinyl
ARTIST:  BEATLES   THE FAB FOUR       
TITLE:  LUCY IN THE SKY WITH DIAMONDS 
                  /  WHEN I'M 64                                                                 
LABEL:  CAPITOL  FOR JUKEBOXES ONLY!  SERIES                                      
NUMBER:  S7-18896                    
LABEL DESCRIPTION:   STOCK COPY
COLORED VINYL:   RED
GRADE:   MINT   (new store stock!)   "UN-PLAYED"
NOTES:  ORIGINAL COPY-NOT A REISSUE!!!
ADITIONAL INFO:  Beatles  The Fab Four  The Worlds # 1 Rock Band  formed in  Liverpool, England

The Capitol colored vinyl 45s are the rarest stock-copy Beatles singles ever released in the U.S.; there were between 10,000-20,000 copies pressed of each "FOR JUKEBOXES ONLY!" 45. This was a sign of the times; by the mid-nineties the era of the 45RPM record seemed to be over. Juke-jobbers, for whom the series was created, had already moved to CD jukeboxes. They didn't want the records, so Capitol sold them to chain stores and mail-order companies just to get rid of them. The rarity of the 30 colored vinyl Beatles 45s is impressive compared to the countless millions of '60s orange-and-yellow swirls and the immense flood of orange, blue, and purple-label reissues of the '70s and '80s. The entire series includes eleven singles that had never before appeared as U.S. 45s (and two others with alternate flip sides). It's been 17 years since Capitol released the last of these beautiful records, and rapidly-increasing values reflect their rarity. I will only be listing these beatles 45's at this time if I have more the 2 copies. Have 2 complete sets will not break them down at this time.

Please Check Our Other 45 Auctions. Combine Shipping & Save.

PLEASE NOTE: As of January 27, 2013 USPS International Shipping Rates Iicludes Canada have increased significantly.

NEW SHIPPING RATES:

45s:
USA: $2.95 First Class Includes Tracking
           2 or More Items $.50 per each additional   

NO INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING AT THIS TIME
CANADA: $9.50 + $1.75 per each additional
WORLD: $15.50 + $2.00 per each additional
                  (Please Notice These Higher International Rates)
                    Are Postal Increases Not Mine  (New USPS and Overseas Rates)

Packaging :

I take great care during packaging and do each one personally. I use hand cut cardboard, which I get from a trucking company. (It's so thick that you will save it and use it again.) Each piece is 1/4 inch thick and together they are very stronge. I always remove the record from the picture sleeve and ship them inside a clear plastic record sleeve. All packages are marked in red : "Fragile Sticker" on one side and "Do Not Bend" on other both side.

Postage :

You have to pay for the postage.   This record will weigh 6 ounces when ready to ship. US winners can figure out your own postage costs for US First Class or Media Mail with tracking. I will send it through USPS and you will get an email with the tracking number. Overseas winners will get it sent by First Class Mail International. (Buyers from Brazil, France and Italy will assume all risks for shipping to your country.) I will send your record as soon as you pay. (same day if before 2 PM and next day if after 2 PM, Monday thru Friday) I will combine postage if you win more than one record. Please wait for my invoice for all of your winnings in one package. ANY EXTRA FEES lNCLUDING CUSTOM FEES WILL BE PAID BY BUYER

Shipping & Payment International Buyers: We won't under-value merchandise or mark the item as a gift on customs forms. Doing that is against U.S. and international laws.

Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying.
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We normally ship via US Post Office 'First Class International'. Customers in Europe and Asia usually receive the record within 1-2 weeks. On occassion, packages have been significantly delayed in UK customs. If you do not receive your package within 4-weeks, please contact us. If you desire expedited delivery or tracking to delivery, we are glad to quote alternative shipping options.

Special services such as: Insurance, Priority or Registered Mail will require additional fees. Must ask for these services

RECORD GRADING:

All records strictly graded and condition is guaranteed.

NEW or MINT Unplayed OR Sealed  [OLD STORE STOCK]

M- (Mint Minus) Disc appears to be virtually flawless, and should play as such...

EXCELLENT  (EX) May have fine paper scuff other than look flawless 

VG++ Denotes tiny VISUAL flaw or paper scuff(s) that is cosmetic, or minor markings that cannot be heard

G "Good" Disc has lots of wear, and serious visual abrasions. It should play through without skipping (unless otherwise noted). Condition is generally rough, but is good enough to serve as a "filler" copy until something better comes along. Only the rarest of records will be listed in this condition.

All other defects, such as cut-out holes (CO), stickers and/or writing on the label (SOL / WOL) and warping (wrp) are noted as listed here.

PAYMENTS:

U.S.: Paypal is preferred. Personal checks will have to clear before I ship the item(s). You may also contact me before the end of the auction about other options.

Outside of the U.S.: Paypal is much preferred, but you may contact me before the end of the auction to discuss other options.

SHIPPING:

If you win multiple items, please wait for or request an invoice with combined shipping.

In the U.S., packages may be sent via Media, First Class, or Priority mail. If you desire any other options, such as Insurance, Registered, Expedited shipping, etc., tell me upon receipt of your winning bid notice, and I will total up the cost (with these additional fees).

If you live anywhere outside of the U.S.: Packages are normally sent via first class airmail.

I am happy to ship internationally, however I will not change the value of the record. There are many reasons for this. First, I enjoy selling records and do not want to jeopardize that. Second, I include a receipt with the order and if customs were to examine the package, they would see the difference. Third, if something were to happen to the item in shipping, I would refund the customers money, but then not be able to claim what was lost. Thanks you for understanding.

Special services such as Global Priority or Registered mail may be required depending on value of item and shipping destination and will add additional fees. Buyer always pays any custom fees

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