Sold Date: July 24, 2022
Start Date: July 14, 2022
Final Price: £19.99 (GBP)
Bid Count: 1
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Here's a nice copy of the UK Stereo pressing of "Beggars Banquet" by The Rolling Stones, on the blue and silver unboxed Decca label. Catalogue number SKL 4955. It also has very low matrix stampers.

Matrix side 1 = XZAL 8476-2K (JT 1 CD)

Matrix side 2 = XZAL-8477-1K (JR 1 CU)

Side 1 condition:

Side 1 plays through beautifully well with very little background noise throughout, and the production quality is wonderfully clear. However, On the first track, after 30 seconds of flawless playback, there is a very small momentary skip. The rest of the side plays beautifully well without background noise. 8.5 / 10.

The surface has an very good plus shine with a few light lines, but no heavy or feelible marks to spoil the playback. 8/10.

The label on side 1 is very good with a little evidence of wear/discolouration but no noticeable fading to the text. There is some evidence of light wear and some spider trails around the centre hole. 7.5/10

Side 2 condition:

Side 2 plays through beautifully well with very little evidence of light background noise, the production sounds stunning. There are absolutely no sticks, no loud pops and no jumps throughout. 9 / 10

The surface of the record on side 2 is very good plus condition with a few light hairlines, it does not have any heavy rubs or moderate scratches to the surface. 8/10.

The label on side 2 is also very good plus with no fading to the text or the background. There is some light discolouration and light wear around the centre hole. 8/10

The Patents Pending outer sleeve by Garrod & Lofthouse Ltd. is in fair condition with some obvious signs of wear at the bottom on both sides. There is a bit of discolouration on the front and rear but the print is very good plus with very little fading. The gatefold centre is excellent with very little fading or wear, and the inner spine is fully intact. The outer spine has some rubbing along its length, and a few cracks in the laminate, but you can still read the printed album title, 'The Rolling Stones' and the catalogue number. 5/10

The original inner sleeve is in very good plus condition with no splits or tears, very little creasing and very little discolouration. 8/10.

SHIPPING

Tracked shipping to mainland Spain = 6,50 Euros

Tracked shipping to the UK and Europe = 12,00 Euros 

Tracked shipping to the rest of the world = 15,50 Euros

EVERY RECORD IS SENT USING THE MOST ROBUST PACKAGING MATERIAL TO HELP TO PROTECT IT DURING TRANSIT.

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Thanks and happy bidding!