Beatles - A Collection of Oldies - UK 1966 1st *MONO* Press Parlophone LP
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£ 376 Sold For
Jan 20, 2013 Sold Date
Jan 10, 2013 Start Date
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Description



THE BEATLES - 'A COLLECTION BEATLES OLDIES'
This superb sounding UK 1st MONO pressing dates from initial December 1966 release on the black & yellow Parlophone labels: PMC 7016

This album contains all of the original UK hit 45 mixes from 1963-1966, plus the unreleased (at the time) track, 'Bad Boy'

Both labels include the 'Sold in UK...' text & 'The Gramophone Co. Ltd...' worded rims.

The 'KT' purchase tax code is visible around the side 2 centre hole.

Matrix numbers: XEX 619-1G & XEX 620-1G

Stamper codes: 2/GM & 3/GP

Vinyl weight: 145g

Housed within a front laminated, tri-flipback 'Garrod & Lofthouse' printed mono cover, complete with 'Patents Applied For' inner-sleeve.


CONDITION

Disc

Labels: NEAR MINT

An extremely clean & unworn pair with just two tiny spindle trails around the side 1 centre hole & a handful on the other, but no wear to either centre hole itself.

Visual: NEAR MINT

Pristine deep-gloss playing surface which are totally unmarked in strong daylight. Closer examination directly beneath my powerful and unforgiving halogen desk lamp reveals nothing more than a small number of harmless wispy paper hairlines & a sparkling rainbow shine. Both sides of this well looked-after, barely played disc lie 100% flat on the turntable when playing.

Sound Quality: MINT

This outstanding sounding disc has clearly been played only a few times on high-end equipment. My single play-check at volume detected no trace of any groove/play wear on either track or channel or any background interference - even on the delicate 'Michelle' or the masterful mono mix of 'Yesterday'. In fact, apart from a touch of normal/light vinyl background between tracks, there really is little to fault. No need to upgrade this one for sound.

Cover: EXCELLENT

A clean & strong example which retains an immaculate vivid & vibrant front panel with a totally unworn high-gloss front laminate, where the only signs of wear are a few tiny spine wrinkles. There is slight bruising to the upper left corner only but both opening edges are completely unworn. The rear panel is clean & white where it should be with no blemishes or even any ringwear on the colour image.

All flipbacks are perfectly clean & fully intact and both seams & spine are unstressed and undamaged.

Inner-sleeve: EXCELLENT

Clean & flat with slight age-toning, but no writing, seam splits or tears.



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