Sold Date: October 1, 2020
Start Date: September 28, 2020
Final Price: £45.00 (GBP)
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The Beatles ‎– Magical Mystery Tour

Parlophone ‎– MMT 1

Double Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Mono EP, with Gatefold/Booklet Cover

UK Released 1967

Comes in a gatefold sleeve which also contains a 28 page book with lyrics, children story and footage based on the BBC TV movie 'Magical Mystery Tour'.

Matrix / Stamped runout, side 1: 7XCE 18435-1 KT 10

Matrix / Stamped runout, side 2: 7XCE 18434-1 RPG KT 10

Matrix / Stamped runout, side 3: 7XCE 18436-1 HH KT

Matrix / Stamped runout, side 4: 7XCE 18437-2 PD KT 5

The discs have the Parlophone label the sleeve describes it as “Apple Presents” with the, then new, Apple logo.  A small Parlophone logo appears at the bottom left hand corner of the sleeve.

On the discs labels sides are individually numbered 1 to 4.

On the sleeve the discs are described as Record One & Two.

Side 3 track 2 is titled "Flying (Instrumental)" on label.

Condition

All records are played and cleaned with the latest AudioQuest Anti-Static Brush before listing.

Record : Near Mint-

The vinyl is glossy and unmarked. The record is flat without warping.  Label has a few spindle marks, is clean and original Parlophone white & black colour is bright, undimmed by its 50+ years.  The sound as good as new with very minor crackle in the runin and runout spaces before and after the 1st and last tracks on each side.

Cover: Excellent-

Laminated gatefold sleeve contains a 28 page book with lyrics, children story and footage based on the BBC TV movie 'Magical Mystery Tour'. Cover remains rigid and fully protective. Minor corner dinting and edge wear.  External colour retains much of its original gloss and vitality but is a little dimmed by its 50+ years.  Inside covers are clean off white.  The 28 page book is still firmly attached to the cover by its original rust free staples with all pages including the lyric sheets in the centre, fully intact and secure.  They are, mostly clean but do show minor signs of being read.

A lovely package

Tracklist

Side 1

1     Magical Mystery Tour. Written-By – Lennon-McCartney

2     Your Mother Should Know. Written-By – Lennon-McCartney

Side 2

1     I Am The Walrus. Written-By – Lennon-McCartney

Side 3

1     The Fool On The Hill. Written-By – Lennon-McCartney

2     Flying. Written By – Harrison-Lennon-McCartney-Starkey

Side 4

1     Blue Jay Way.  Written-By – Harrison

Printed By – Garrod & Lofthouse Ltd.

Book Edited By – Tony Barrow

Illustration [Drawings] – Bob Gibson

Photography By – John Kelly

Producer – George Martin

Catalogue No. on sides 1 & 2): MMT A-1

Catalogue No. on sides 2 & 3): MMT B-1

Matrix number

A matrix number is an alphanumeric code (and on occasion, other symbols) stamped or handwritten (or a combination of the two) into the run-out groove area of a phonograph record. This is the non-grooved area between the end of the final band on a record's side and the label, also known as the run-off groove area, end-groove area, matrix area, or "dead wax".

On my retirement I said to my children “my collect ion of records, books and comics will be yours”, “ not interested, get rid of them” was their reply.  I’m well on with the comics and books and it’s now time to sell my vinyl.

Most were purchased during my late teens through my mid-twenties.  Many remained unplayed for 30+ years some having been replaced by CDs while others just stored, their music unheard.  In preparation for their sale I have played each one to check for sound quality and to make sure there were no flaws.  I used my new AudioQuest Anti-Static brush each time.  It was so good listening to this wonderful music and revisting my younger self. I was amazed at what good taste I had when I was young!

Hope you enjoy them as much as me.  

See below for notes on my Grading Strategy

Tom Fisher of near-mint second hand emporium Rat Records describes the fairly universal grading system he uses.  If it's good enough for Tom, It’s good enough for me.

Cover and Record are graded separately.

Vinyl Grading System

Mint (M) – Absolutely perfect in every way. Never been played and usually sealed.

Near Mint (NM) – The record has been on a shelf between other records. The vinyl looks glossy and clearly has only been played a few times. There are no marks on the vinyl and the whole package is complete.

Excellent (E) – Same but I’d tolerate very light marks where the vinyl has been in and out of the inner sleeve a few times, or tiny signs of use generally.

Very Good Plus (VG+) – A few further faults are acceptable, but nothing that really compromises the record visually or audibly. A little rub, light inaudible marks, a little background crackle.

Very Good (VG) – It’s seen a bit of life, but is still usable. Light pops and clicks, an edge split, light visible scratches. You can still listen to it and enjoy looking at it, but it is visually and audibly USED.

Good (G) – To be honest you’re making trouble for yourself here, as Good means Bad. I’d only be selling something really desirable in this condition, with a bargain price and a full, no holds barred description to match.

Poor (P), Fair (F) Attempting to listen will be a disturbing experience. Expect major noise issues, skipping or repeating. The record itself is cracked, badly warped and has deep scratches. The cover is also approaching death.