BEATLES "A Hard Day's Night" (UK Red & White Demo)

£ 950

$ 1,259

£ 950 Sold For

Dec 1, 2004 Sold Date

Nov 21, 2004 Start Date

£ 10 Start price

18 Number Of Bids

Great Britain Country Of Seller

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Description

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THE BEATLES

"A Hard Day's Night" b/w "Things we said today"

(Parlophone R5160)

UK 1st Red & White Demo (w/KT tax codes)

This record is one of 5 records I'm auctioning this week, on behalf of the former Office boy at Brian Epstein's NEMS office in London (circa 1966-7).

This and the other items listed this week, were given to him by Brian Epstein when clearing out an old cupboard in the office. He was told "he could have them, or to throw them away"........thankfully he kept them. At this stage I have no documentary proof I can supply to guarantee their background, but I have seen the rest of his collection ( which providing these sell for what they're worth, he'll get me to sell) and I am 100% convinced that they are bona-fida.

But without the proof, I must sell as seen!

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the rarity and value of this item, I have decided to make it a Private Auction.

Grading

Record - Excellent

Label - Excellent ______________________________________________________________

Check out my other Auctions on Ebay. I am currently auctioning items from two interesting sources; First are a few items from Brian Epstein's office boy at NEMS in 1966-7 (UK demo 45's) . (He's asked me to test the water with these items, and then will consider auctioning many desirable items (I have seen) which include a couple of complete sets of Beatles autographs (circa 1966-7), His contract of employment signed by Brian, Brian Epsteins draft script for "Work is a four letter Word", various demo records and promotional materials and memorabilia from the Beatles US tours............and all this stuff was given to him over 18 months by Brian Epstein! I am 100% sure their origins are as stated, but (as yet) can offer no documentary proof so they are sold with no guarantee on background. Second are a collection of UK demo 45s and other rare records, from a 60's record plugger (mostly EMI related....Parlophone, Columbia, Stateside, Tamla Motown etc) in lovely condition.

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1. All records are visually graded to UK gradings strictly (grading chart below), and are guaranteed to be accurate, or your money back (excluding postage costs).

2. Payment accepted only by the following a. UK cheques or Postal Orders b. Cash (UK sterling only) to be sent insured, or at your risk! c. PayPal (for safe credit card payments)

3. Postage rates are fixed and non negotiable (listed below). All records are sent in purpose made mailing sleeves with cardboard stiffeners, and when shipped outside UK are sent via Airmail. Insurance is not included in below rates, but will quote if needed.

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Gradings Chart

Mint

The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The cover and any inserts are in perfect condition.

Excellent

The record shows signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging have only slight wear or creasing.

Very Good

The record has obviously been played many times, but shows no major defects in sound quality, despite maybe having minor surface marks or light scratches. Normal wear and tear on the cover and inserts (without major defects) is to be expected.

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