A COLLECTION OF BEATLES OLDIES - TRUE 1st UK PRESS, RARELY PLAYED, SOUNDS GREAT
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This is a true 1st stereo pressing bought in the UK in 1966 at the time of first release. It is not a reissue.
A Collection of Oldies but Goldies was first released in December 1966. At this time, mono was still the predominant choice, and so the vast majority of first pressings are mono.
The album was repressed numerous times between 1966 and 1973, with the stereo pressings becoming more common as time went by, until the mono pressings were stopped completely in 1970. The album was repressed on Parlophone almost every year throughout the 1970s, and then on the Fame label in the 1980s, until 1987 when it was deleted in the UK (although some other countries continued to press the record into the 1990s).
So, although stereo pressings of A Collection of Oldies but Goldies aren’t rare, true first pressings in stereo are very hard to find.
This has the following 1st press matrix numbers, 1st and 2nd mothers and 6th and 7th stampers:
Side one: YEX 619-1G 2 P
Side two: YEX 620-1G 1 H
Description
Disc: The vinyl has retained its original sheen with light surface marks and hairlines visible, but there is nothing significant anywhere. I would visually grade the vinyl around Excellent, or just under. I've played the record and it sounds superb with almost nothing to report. I would play-grade it as a SAFE Excellent (Ex), approaching Excellent Plus (Ex+).
Labels: There is light spindle marking on the side two label, and minimal spindle marking on the side one label, suggesting that this record, especially side two was rarely played. The side one label has sticker damage.
Sleeve: The rare E.J. Day 1st press sleeve (reissues have G&L sleeves) has no seam splits, tears etc, but has some signs of age or use, including minor creases near the edges and corners, and various small issues on the unlaminated rear.
Detracting features not covered above: None.
All photographs are of the actual item for sale. Please ask any questions before you bid or buy.
Where gradings are given these are based on the UK Record Collector grading system (see below) and are visual gradings only, unless the listing specifically states that it is a play-grading.
I use the UK RECORD COLLECTOR GRADING SYSTEM. This grading system differs from some other grading systems, in particular the Goldmine grading system. Please make sure that you are familiar with the UK record collector grading system before you bid.
Mint: The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition. Records advertised as Sealed or Unplayed should be Mint.
Excellent: The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and/or creasing.
Very Good: The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable.
Good: The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discoloration, etc.
Fair: The record is still just playable but has not been cared for properly and displays considerable surface noise; it may even jump. The cover and contents will be torn, stained and/or defaced.
Poor: The record will not play properly due to scratches, bad surface noise, etc. The cover and contents will be badly damaged or partly missing.
Bad: The record is unplayable or might even be broken, and is only of use as a collection-filler.
Plus (+) or Minus (-) are added where items fall between gradings. I only ever use one plus or minus.
P&P costs as follows:
UK:
First LP or 12" record = £4.95, each additional item no extra P&P charge.
First 7" record = £3.95, each additional item no extra P&P charge.
Europe:
First LP or 12" record = £14.95, each additional item = an extra £2.20 P&P charge.
First 7" record = £11.95, each additional item = an extra £1.00 P&P charge.
Rest of the world:
First LP or 12" record = £24.95, each additional item = an extra £2.20 P&P charge.
First 7" record = £14.95, each additional item = an extra £1.00 P&P charge.
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