BEATLES - SGT PEPPER'S (UK, 1967, PARLOPHONE RARE "FOURTH PROOF" MONO LP)
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Description
Artist: The Beatles
Title: Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
Date: 1967
Record label: Parlophone
Catalogue no: PMC 7027
Condition of disc: Very good +
Condition of sleeve: Very good + (some fraying on spine - see photo - otherwise excellent)
Notes: UK issue vinyl album. Matrix no's: XEX 637-1, XEX 638-1
“The Fourth Proof” sleeve represents the earliest possible pressing of the Sgt Pepper cover. The Fourth Proof was the final version of the various ‘prototypes’ that were explored by the Beatles when the cover was being designed. The cover (and text) was approved by the Beatles and an initial very small ‘test’ run was undertaken to make sure everything looked OK. This small test run is characterised by the inverted “Fourth Proof” text in the top right hand corner of the inner gatefold – just above George Harrison’s head. This is therefore the earliest possible ‘prototype’ (test pressing) cover. Same fold-back have printed text “AR D1321?which was probably the reference number for the prototype text that was used.
Additional notes: All records are shipped in a sturdy mailer with cardboard stiffeners and plastic sleeve. Discounted postage costs available up to 3 records.
Guide to record condition.
MINT: No scuffs, scratches, blotches, stains, labels, writing, tears or splits. Simply perfect.
NEAR MINT: A Record that may have one or two tiny, minor flaws such as light paper scuffs from sliding in and out of the sleeves that do not affect play.
EXCELLENT: A Record has been handled and played either very little or very carefully. The vinyl may have lost some but not all of it's original lustre or have a slight scratch that doesn't affect play.
VERY GOOD: A Record that displays visible signs of handling and playing such as loss of vinyl lustre, light surface scratches, groove wear and spindle trails. A VG record may look like it will have some audible surface noise when it is played, although any noise should not overwhelm the music or ruin the listening experience.
GOOD: The Record is well played, with any number of defects such as complete loss of surface sheen, obvious surface noise, etc.
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