BEATLES Introducing The Beatles LP (Vee Jay) TRUE STEREO PRESSING RARE

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THE BEATLES Introducing The Beatles LP (Vee Jay) Stereophonic Pressing

Up for auction is a truly authentic STEREOPHONIC "Introducing The Beatles" LP on Vee Jay. Meets every single requirement set out to distinguish it from all the counterfeits.

Cover Deatails:
Covers, both front and back, have glossy slicks.
Printing on covers are of high quality and professional looking.
1/4" flaps at top and bottom of inside cover.
Back cover lists contents in two columns and includes "Please, Please Me" and "Ask Me Why."

Record Details:
Has semi-gloss rainbow/colorband labels with bright, sharp silver print.
The rainbow/colorband that circles the perimeter is of high resolution, with smooth, gradual changes in color.
Labels have "THE BEATLES" and the title "INTRODUCING THE BEATLES" above the center hole.
The vinyl trail-off, the gap between the end of the last track and the edge of the label, measures less than 1".
The letters "MR" are machine stamped inside of a circle in the trail-off area.
"STEREO" is printed on the labels.

The front cover image is nice and clean. Overall, the cover is in really good condition with just some mild soiling and seam wear. The vinyl has plenty of surface scratches, including one that could be felt with a finger nail that goes through part of "Please, Please Me," but it plays through with minimal pops and no skipping. I've included an unaltered sound clip below so you could get an idea of what the "worst" looking track sounds like. Overall, the record plays with minimal background noise and a few light pops here and there that do not overpower the music. It's really only noticeable during the fade out of songs and the quiet passages between songs. The record sounds surprisingly good.



Because this is a very rare record, I've included over a dozen pictures to illustrate every detail and flaw of the cover so you will know exactly what you are bidding on. Please allow all photos to fully load so you could examine closely.

Front cover displaying that this is a STEREOPHONIC pressing


Back cover showing the two column track listing that includes "Please, Please Me" and "Ask Me Why"


Rainbow label with gradual changes between colors. Also, the album title and band name are above the spindle hole


Notice it says Stereo on the label which is not present on any counterfeit copies


A very small amount of storage wear to the bottom front cover


Mild soiling on the back cover


Some more soiling on the back cover


Top left corner/seam


Top right corner/seam


Top of spine


Center of spine


Bottom of spine


Bottom left seam


Bottom right seam


Attempting to show the machine stamped MR in the trail-off. Sorry it's so blurry, camera couldn't adjust


Absolutely no reserve on this auction. Bid like you mean it!

All records will be cleaned on a VPI HW-16.5 and housed in brand new poly sleeves before being shipped.

Postage via Media Mail within the United States is a flat rate of $5 for as many records as you purchase and includes Delivery Confirmation. International rates will be determined based on destination and weight. Feel free to contact us for rate quotes before bidding. Payment is expected within 72 hours after the auction ends and records will be posted with the same promptness.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Records are securely packaged in brand new cardboard mailers with insert pads, with the vinyl removed from their covers to avoid seem splits or other potential harm. We do our part to ensure the safety of your purchase, but sometimes the post office does not do theirs. We are not responsible for any items that are lost or damaged in transit, therefore we require insurance for any orders that exceed $50 (it's around $2 for every $100 of protection). Please note that insurance is also available (and recommended) for smaller orders to guarantee your protection. Likewise, Registered Mail may be required on international orders over $50.


GRADING SCALE
We conservatively grade all records under very bright lighting and perceive paper scuffs that may not have be noticed otherwise as flaws that could downgrade a record. Refer to our Grading Scale below as it is not Goldmine Standard. Your satisfaction is always guaranteed!

M (Mint)
We do not grade any records as Mint.

NM (Near Mint)
Sealed records or opened ones that are nearly perfect.

EX (Excellent)
Records were carefully handled and seldom played. Covers will have sharp corners and only slight imperfections. There may be some light scuffs or a couple very light scratches on the record.

VG+ (Very Good Plus)
Some signs of use such as mild ring wear, slight rips, or writing on the cover. The records will have some visible scuffs or scratches that should not be audible.

VG (Very Good)
Covers have either ring wear, moderate seam splits, stains, or other signs of repeat handling. The vinyl will have numerous light scratches that may be audible but not overpowering.

VG- (Very Good Minus)
Covers may have water damage, significant shelf wear, or entire seam splits. Scratches on the record will be deeper and more present, likely causing clicks and pops with the possiblity of skipping.

G (Good)
This is what you call a beater copy and should only be reserved for rare records and place holders as vinyl will have deep scratches that may be felt with a finger nail and likely cause skipping.

On May-13-12 at 12:30:08 PDT, seller added the following information:

Please also note that the trail-off area includes the numbers 6313 on both sides and 63-3402-S on side A and 63-3403-S on side.