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BEATLES - With the Beatles - STEREO 3045 with Rare GOTTA misprint on the Cover and VAULT AUDIO!

ULTRA RARE STEREO PRESS YELLOW AND BLACK PARLOPHONE LABELS.

Sensational TOP Audio on this Great Playing Record! TOP AUDIO Throughout! Great Cover. Immaculate vinyl and Labels, from my own personal collection.

CAT NO:....

STEREO 3045

LABEL PRESS DETAILS:

This rare pressing comes with "The Parlophone Co Ltd label" rim print, and "Sold In The UK Subject To"... centre print. In 1964, legalities forced Parlophone to add a "resale statement" to their records. All Parlophone LP's produced between 1964 and late 1965 will have The Parlophone Co. Ltd. in the rim print and will have the Sold in UK message across the middle of the label. MADE IN GT BRITAIN.

INCREDIBLY RARE STEREO Matrix version. 

STEREO MATRIX NOs. ON RUN-OUT GROOVE

side 1 - XEX. 1 1 0 - 2 

side 2 - XEX. 1 1 1  - 2

MOTHER STAMPERS:

Side 1. '' 3    M W ''

Side 2. '' 2   W G  '' (RARE)

TRACK LISTING…

SIDE 1

IT WONT BE LONG. . ALL I'VE GOT TO DO. . ALL MY LOVIN. .DONT BOTHER ME. .LITTLE CHILD. .TILL THERE WAS YOU. . PLEASE MISTER POSTMAN

SIDE 2

ROLL OVER BEETHOVEN. .HOLD ME TIGHT . . YOU REALLY GOTTA HOLD ME. . I WANNA BE YOUR MAN. .DEVIL IN HER HEART. .NOT A SECOND TIME. .MONEY

This is a superb copy of the classic Beatles album. An extremely rare Parlophone Pressing, with incredible vinyl and great cover. 

UNBELIEVABLY RARE PRESS IN STEREO, WITH THE 'GOTTA' MISPRINT ON THE COVER, AND COMES WITH THE EARLY MATRIX AND EARLY MOTHER STAMPERS! AND TO TOP ALL THAT, THIS VIVNLY IS IN NEAR MINT QUALITY WITH TOP NEAR MINT to MINT AUDIO! SUPERB!

The Beatles second official L.P. release. Two weeks BEFORE release, "With The Beatles" had advance orders of 270,000, and before the first week of release was out, the half-a-million figure had been beaten. They were actually awarded a Silver disc (for sales of 250,000) on November 18th 1963, 4 days BEFORE release ! By mid January 1964 885,000 had been sold in the U.K. and by the end of 1964, the total was 980,000.

The ONE MILLION mark arrived by September 1965, making this album the FIRST EVER British album to sell 1,000,000 copies in the U.K. The American version of this album, Meet The Beatles bizarrely left off five of the tracks, but sold over 5 million copies. This makes combined sales for The Beatles second album of over 6.5 million.

Chartwise, this L.P. replaced "Please Please Me" at the number one slot, and remained there for 21 weeks. This gave The Beatles a continuous run of 51 weeks at the summit !_Also, in these early days of the British charts, ALL product was listed together regardless of format, and therefore this L.P. even made it into the U.K. singles chart, reaching number 11, which was a record placing for an album.

The cover was a very artful half-shadow black-and-white shot of The Beatles taken by Robert Freeman.

ALBUM PLAYED FOR GRADING: Yes – Fantastic! - NEAR MINT to MINT sound quality throughout.

This great record plays up to the visual and audio grading and beyond, with NEAR MINT to MINT sound. Normally I would never dream of grading an audio at MINT, but on very rare occasions there is an audio performance that is as near to perfect as vinyl can be. This does not even mean, 'as new', as often new vinyls sound far from perfect. The best sounding vinyls are simply rare pieces, and every vinyl must be graded on its own merit, as fist pressings can often have lesser sound quality too.

This rare press has unbelievable "Vault" audio quality. Every hand clap, every breath is crystal clear. It is so loud and bright it sounds like a loud cut. The harmonies are incredible, and on tracks like 'All my Loving', the vocal separation is just amazing. Every instrument is crystal clear, and the audio layering is just astounding. You can also hear sounds in this press that normally go unnoticed or are obliterated by very slight (imperceptible) surface wear. On 'I Wanna Be Your Man', for example, there is a clear echo on Mccartney's vocal, that is normally lost. This really sounds like a different mix al together. There is certainly NO distortion, no loud clicks or pops, in fact I heard none . Just super clear, 'in the studio' sound.

Even the rockous 'Money', which usually has a slight blurry quality due to the original mixing, is crystal clear. The vocal layering just just out, particularity on tracks like 'You Really Got a Hold of Me', and again the separation on 'All I gotta Do' is just outstanding. I would really have to say that this is VAULT audio, it just doesn't get better than this. There is of course very slight static between some tracks, but any surface sound is as minimal as it can be. On 'Till there was you', a real test on With the Beatles, Mccartney's vocals are usually slightly blurry, but not here. Crystal clear and sharp. If you really love the Beatles and collect original vinyl with Vault audio then I would have to say that you will be amazed by this press. 

With The Beatles is a complex and varied collection of music, and is also a relatively sensitive piece of vinyl, and hard to find in clear audio condition. Worn copies can have a lot of surface sound even on musically complex and busy tracks like ' Hold Me Tight .' This pressing has strong undistorted audio, with Super clear sound. There is certainly no dominant  interference, and NO pops or clicks or Distortion. It really sounds great and plays with great sound separation and clarity!

Superb sound, every track has been tested and I could find no obvious sound blemishes. Some light occasional static only, and it is light and very occasional. Wonderful TOP audio, there is certainly NO distortion, NO sticks or jumps what so ever, and virtual silence between the tracks.

This vinyl is an absolute gem! It must be the clearest copy of ‘ With the Beatles' I've heard, if not the clearest.  ' Little Child ' sings out with silence in the run ins and quiet areas. Great music with great clarity, and so hard to find with this type of sound.

The music jumps out, with definition and clarity, the vocals which come through with tremendous power. Its the same with the bass guitar and drums, whilst the guitars come through crisp and clear. The tonal quality make this a sensational pressing. With the clear and extra loud First cut engineering giving the audio a vibrant sound which cannot be beaten.

A great all round example of this classic vinyl. This is a great Audio pleasure and I would have to give the Audio a NEAR MINT to MINT grading.

Staggering first (stereo) mix, unlike the re-issues which lack the impact. A great all round, truly stunning example of this great vinyl.

THE RECORD - NEAR MINT

A lovely piece of glossy vinyl. Extremely heavy, ITS VIRTUALLY UN MARKED! 

A superb piece of glossy vinyl, and a really thick pressing. Deep clear grooves that can only be found on the original early pressings, this vinyl has been little played. The record has great shine, with no scratches, just some (ultra) light handling marks /  paper removal marks. NO hairlines and certainly NO scratches. This is a really stunning example.

VINYL TESTED FOR ANY SIGNS OF WARPING:

Yes, NONE visible what so ever when tested be sight and on a moving turntable.

THE COVER – EXCELLENT

Original cover. With the Beatles was originally published with the misspelling "You Really Gotta Hold on Me", on the track listing on the back of the cover. These were quickly corrected, so the GOTTA covers are increasingly rare. If you are lucky enough to find a first press vinyl, having one with the correct matching cover is even more rare. 

With the Beatles covers have to be one of the most prone to wear, of all the classic Beatles vinyls from the sixties. The laminate is prone to cracking and lifting, with serious ring wear and destruction to the edges. The unlaminated back is usually heavily marked and The Spines are nearly always flattened, worn and un readable. Not this one!

Being the second Beatles album, it is extremely hard to find With the Beatles covers in anything like decent condition. This is a lovely example with virtually NO corner wear and only a couple of very light creasing to the laminate.

There is no rubbing along the edges. The opening edges are very square and un frayed, unbelievable rare for any Parlophone press of With the Beatles. The white areas are very white, with no blemishes. The back cover is nice and clean, with no discernible ring wear, which is very unusual for these delicate covers, just some very slight discolouration.

The Spine shows virtually no wear,  the spine text is totally intact, and is one of the squarer examples I have seen, with the manufacturers lightly 'pinched' ends. A great example. All round, this is a really stunning cover!!!

THE LABELS - NEAR MINT

Both labels are in NEAR MINT CONDITION, virtually unmarked. A couple of the faintest tiny spindle traces are the only thing that would lead you to believe that this vinyl has ever been played, and they are almost invisible. Stunning.

THE INNER - 

Second Stereo pressings of With The Beatles came alternatively with two styles of inner sleeves, the standard Emitex inner, and the red and white plain paper EMI picture inner, so I have decided as a bonus to include one of each. This fabulous pressing comes with an original First Press Inner Sleeve with Polythene Lining, and the rarer and more fragile red and white plain paper EMI picture inner. 

One is slightly worn but the second is totally intact, in great condition, just some light yellowing. States: "USE EMITEX..." & "IMPORTANT - TAKE GOOD CARE OF YOUR MICROGROOVE RECORDS ..."

EXCELLENT PLUS condition, NO tears around the die cut openings, and NO wear at the tops. Crisp and Clean.

The red and white plain paper EMI picture inner is also a lovely example. I would give this a Very Good Plus grade as there is a small rip at the top, and some light creasing. 

RARITY

An original PRESS copy of With the Beatles in this type of condition is Incredibly scarce, perhaps even a one off. The vinyl is so often played so much, heavily marked, scratched, with noisy, poor and distorted sound. 

FIRST UK Yellow and Black original pressings of With the Beatles are getting rarer by the day. Finding one in all round great is extremely rare. A STEREO pressing with audio quality like this, and a gleaming vinyl and top cover makes this an EXTREMELY rare opportunity.

A truly wonderful and extremely rare copy of this classic early Beatles album.

MAKING THIS A FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY TO OWN AN EXTREMELY RARE PIECE OF MUSICAL HISTORY.

GREAT COVERS WITH NO SEAM SPLITS, NO TEARS, NO WRITING, NO STICKERS.

GREAT VINYLS WITH NO LOUD CLICKS OR POPS, NO JUMPS OR REPEATS - GUARANTEED!

SCRUPULOUS EXAMINATION and TESTING; PLEASE NOTE:

This record has been play tested to ensure the sound quality and accuracy of description. I aim to give a precise and concise description of the sound quality, pointing out any defects so that you know what you are bidding on. I will not go into screeds of information about nature of the songs, as I imagine that you already know them well. I aim to describe all items as accurately as possible, and offer a full refund on return if for any reason you are not completely happy with the item description.

VINYL

Large format art work covers with the original sound and mix unique to vinyl and of the highest quality audio. Vinyl record have always been loved and have become a great investment opportunity, with prices soaring over the last ten years, making classic pieces a great financial as well as a cultural investment.  

ABOUT ME 
I am a collector of art and rare objects including very rare vinyl, which I have been collecting for over 25 years. I specialise in the  highest quality rarest items, selling to collectors the world over. I want you to know what a great item you are bidding on. If there is anything that is unclear in the listing, or you have any questions about this or any other item, please feel free to get in touch. All the best to you.  
IMAGES and INFORMATION
I only use my photographs taken with a high quality digital camera of the item for sale. The images are designed to be as clear as possible, giving an exact image of the item. I aim to give sufficient and accurate detail as possible, so that you know exactly what you are bidding on. Please let me know if you need any further information and I will be only to happy to oblige.
VINYL SOUND - PLEASE NOTE:
Top quality vinyl with clear sound is rare, and is what I always aim for. Even with the cleanest copies you will find occasional static sound during playback, caused by a build of dust in the grooves. This is clearly different from the distortion, loud pops or clicks that are found on heavily played and worn pieces of vinyl. Any static build up will reduce when played, and I advise a light clean should be given between plays for optimal performance. 

SERVICE YOU CAN TRUST, QUALITY ASSURED. I HAVE A 100% POSITIVE FEEDBACK RATING.

SOME EXAMPLES OF FEEDBACK –

BRILLIANT LP MINT CONDITION,AWESOME SELLAR,1ST CLASS PACKAGING, NO PROBLEMS A+

ITEM RECEIVED.. AS DESCRIBED... PACKED GREAT...MANY THANKS..RECOMMENDED.. A*******

Great LP from a great seller. Thanks !! Very well packaged. AAA+++

received today! great record!! thank you!!!

Item arrived quickly, well packaged and in excellent condition. Very pleased.

fast delivery, superb communication, good item, great ebayer AAAAA+++++

RETURN POLICY:

100% Satisfaction Guaranteed ; - returns accepted with out question. If you are not happy then it can be returned, I cant say fairer that that!

I ONLY SELL RARE GOODS THAT ARE IN GREAT CONDITION, IF THERE IS ANY SLIGHT DEFECT, IT WILL BE CLEARLY STATED.

If in the unlikely event that you may want to return an item, or that I have missed something in the listing, I offer a no quibble return policy. Items must be returned within 12 Days of receipt, and returned in the same condition that they were sent out in. Return postage must be paid by buyer, unless there is a particular fault with the item, and then I will pay the full postage costs!.

MY RECORD GRADING SYSTEM IS AS FOLLOWS - (BASED ON RECORD COLLECTOR MAGAZINE U.K. )

MINT: Virtually unplayed. The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. Cover is pristine.

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.

V.G PLUS: The record will still be nice and shiny, but may have a few light marks, and will play well. Slight wear and tear on the cover.

V.G: The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and occasional light scratch.Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items.

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, etc.

FAIR: Fair. It is noticeable that the record has been played so much that the sound quality has deteriorated very noticeably. The cover and contents are showing signs of folding, scuffing of edges etc.

POSTAGE AND PAYMENT DETAILS : -

Items will be extremely well sealed and securely wrapped using the best possible packaging for safe handling and delivery. I send items all round the globe with 100% success! I sell top quality rare records to discerning buyers. I do not make money from the postage costs and aim to keep the prices at a reasonable rate, while never providing a cheap second rate service. 

IT IS AN ABSOLUTE PRIORITY THAT THE ITEMS YOU BUY GETS TO YOU IN PERFECT CONDITION. All RECORDS ARE REMOVED FROM THEIR MAIN COVER AND PLACED IN A BRAND NEW REPLACEMENT INNER SLEEVE TO AVOID ANY CHANCE OF EDGE SPLITS OR KNIFING. THEY ARE HELD SAFELY IN EXTRA THICK PLASTIC SLEEVES, AND THEN THEY ARE SECURED WITH SEVERAL EXTRA LAYERS OF REINFORCED CARD BOARD AND PADDING AND MAILED IN EXTRA STRONG PROFESSIONAL RECORD BOXES TO ENSURE THEIR SAFE ARRIVAL. AS I HAVE STATED I HAVE A 100% SUCCESS RATE AND AIM TO KEEP IT THAT WAY.

Example of packaging used

UK - First Class Signed For Recorded Delivery with Insurance : = £4.00

UK Special Signed For Next Day Delivery with Insurance : = £7.90

EUROPE - International Airmail Signed For Recorded Delivery with Insurance : = £ 7.95

INTERNATIONAL, Non-Europe e.g. USA, Japan, Russia, Australia etc. International Airmail Signed For Recorded Delivery with Insurance : = £11.95

MULTIPLE PURCHASE REDUCTION

Reduced postage of course for multiple items up to 30% off extra items.

POSTAGE WILL BE FIRST CLASS OR THE FASTEST AND SAFEST POSSIBLE ALTERNATIVE, RECORDED WITH TRACKING AND INSURANCE. ALL ITEMS ARE FULLY INSURED AND COVERED FOR THE SAFEST DELIVERY POSSIBLE, AT NO EXTRA COST TO YOU. GUARANTEED!

POSTAGE RECEIPTS AND PROOF OF POSTAGE IS ALWAYS AVAILABLE. MANY THANKS.

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PAYMENTS :

Payments must be made within 5 days of purchasing unless an alternative arrangement has been agreed upon. We will accept pay pall, cheque or postal order, but no cash or bank transfers. Items sent out immediately on receipt of payment

Please Note: If no contact is made by the winning bidder following the mandatory Ebay 3 days, I will reserve the right to offer the item to the runner-up, unless prior notice of any delay is arranged beforehand.  Any bidder who has missed the chance to purchase an item from me can still email to make a priority second chance.     

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