BEACH BOYS RARE PICTURE DISC GREATEST HITS (1961-1963) AUDIOFIDELITY WILSON NM

$

60

     This auction is for the rare BEACH BOYS PICTURE DISC OF "THE BEACH BOYS GREATEST HITS (1961-1963)" ALBUM !   There is not a whole lot of information about this disc, but it was produced in 1983 by AudioFidelity Enterprises, Inc. of Rahway, New Jersey.   Catalogue number is PD-335 (photo #8).  This disc comes in the original clear plastic sleeve (which has a price sticker in the upper left corner...see the last picture).


     The trax on this album go way back to the 1970's, released by different labels, with similar or totally different covers.  Sometimes the order of the songs was also different.  On some of the album covers resembling this disc, the outer border surrounding the Beach Boys photo may have been in black or white.  For this release, the border is light gold on side one (the first six photographs), and dark gold on side two (pics #7 through #13...the picture is the same on both sides ).



     This album was previously unplayed.  I did play-test the first side recently, just to hear what was actually on the album, and to hear the quality.  IT'S A PICTURE DISC!  The quality is never on par with black vinyl.  So...you will hear some very light pops or tics that are inherent in the pressing.


     Every song is NOT by The Beach Boys...not on this pressing, nor any of the other different pressings of "Greatest Hits (1961-1963)".  A more modern sounding band called The Surfin' Six play instrumental versions of "Little Deuce Coop" / "409" / "Karate".


     This disc plays fine and looks fine.  Again, it was never played before I pIay-tested it.  I did notice when putting it on the turntable, that the very center puckers up slightly.  Consequently, when you flip it over, the center dips a little.  No warpage though.  If I didn't point it out, you most likely wouldn't have noticed.



     If you have any questions about this item, please feel free to email me.  Also, please check out my other auctions going on NOW of various other items of interest (including some other Beach Boys memorabilia...with more to come).  Thanks again for looking...during these most very...very...very...troubled times...




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Record Grading: MINT (10) Perfect! Still sealed albums are presumed MINT, but covers may not be. I will not grade any opened album as "mint", since there's obviously been some handling. NEAR MINT (9.5) ---- Close, but one or two tiny flaws that do not impact play. Vinyl may have a barely visible scuff mark, but no scratches. Label is bright, clean and unmarked. Covers close to perfect with very minor signs of wear or age just becoming evident. EXCELLENT (9) ----Disc plays near-perfect. There could be scuffs or a hairline scratch or two that does not impact play. Vinyl is bright and shiny. Label is clean and unmarked. Cover may have some slight corner creases or minor ringwear. VERY GOOD PLUS PLUS (8) ---- Record handled and played occasionally, but very carefully. Very minor scratches and/or scuffs that should have little impact on the sound quality, or minor label imperfection---noted, but otherwise clean. VERY GOOD PLUS PLUS records may have some light surface noise during quiet passages or between tracks. Covers: one or two minor wear issues such as writing on cover, corner creases, some ringwear, minor staining, etc. (All noted). VERY GOOD PLUS (7) ----The record has been cared for, but has some minor flaws. Light scratches and/or marks/scuffs that won't make a big impact. Light surface noise here and there, but nothing to overwhelm the listening experience. Covers may have a few minor defects (duly noted). Those who are looking for pristine-only might not be pleased, but most music fans would be happy to have a collectible album in this condition. VERY GOOD (6)---- The record has been played often with some care, but also a little neglect. Record displays visible surface wear---scratches or scuffs that will cause some minor to perhaps occasionally moderate surface noise. Vinyl could be "dull" at this point and not "shiny', or still perhaps shiny, but then a little more scratched-up. Usually a cover is VG when one or two of these problems are evident: ring wear, seam splits, bent corners, loss of gloss, stains, etc. Most music fans would be happy to have a highly collectible album in this condition. VERY GOOD MINUS (5) ---- Well-played with little luster and moderate surface noise, but skip-free. Lots of scratches/scuffs or fewer but more deeper marks. Several cover flaws will be apparent, but should not obliterate the artwork---seam splits, significant ring wear, tears, cuts, taping (all noted). I will only sell RARE "VERY GOOD MINUS" records. GOOD (4) --- Pretty beat-up with lots of scratches, but not dead yet. Record should still appear not to skip, though it's possible it can. Surface noise is moderate to occasionally heavy. Seam splits are usually a bigger issue around this level with the records better off in a plastic sleeve. I only sell VERY RARE "GOOD" records. They are certainly "good enough" until another copy comes along. GOOD MINUS (3) --- Even more beat with tons of scratches and LOTS of surface noise. Skips are possible, though I wouldn't intentionally sell a record that does. Given the right moment, fans could probably enjoy a GOOD MINUS record, but might also be irritated by it at times. I will only sell VERY VERY RARE "GOOD MINUS" records. Covers are hanging together by a thread (seams shot) but not intentionally defaced. FAIR (2) ----FAIR records appear and sound lousy (significant surface noise, horrific scratches). I won't sell these, unless I find something that is SO INCREDIBLY RARE. Expect skipping or a very unpleasant listen. Covers may be defaced, seamless, stained beyond belief. POOR (1) ---- Unlistenable and undisplayable. Please note that sealed albums can only be returned unopened. Pennsylvania (PA) Residents must add the required 6% sales tax.   Thanks for looking and good luck!