Beatles / Help / 1965 Australian 1st Press MONO LP /NEAR MINT / See Hi-Rez Pix
$
46
$ 46
Sold For
Jun 16, 2016
Sold Date
Jun 9, 2016
Start Date
10
Number Of Bids
USA
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Description
FROM THE IMMACULATE COLLECTION:
THE BEATLES / "HELP!"
- 1965 Australian 1st Press Parlophone MONO LP
- Matrices: XEX549 & XEX550 [hand etched]
- "XAPAX63-2" & "XAPAX64-2" [hand etched]
- Unique Mastering
- See this LP in HIGH-RESOLUTION photos
CONDITION
DISC: This Australian 1st pressing MONO LP is visually in NEAR MINT condition, and I struggle to find any sign of use. Please keep in mind that NEAR MINT is my highest grade for an opened LP. Both Parlophone labels show only a few faint spindle trails. Please note: this LP has a unique-for-Australia mastering with the UK song lineup.
In 1965, Australia had only about 20% of the UK population, and many fewer LPs were pressed there. To find ANY 1st pressing Beatles LP -- let alone one from Australia -- in NEAR MINT condition is just short of miraculous.
See the labels in high resolution:
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/s/ey33gr4xx10y9bs/Help%20OZ%20lbls.jpg?dl=0
COVER: The Australian EMI-made glossy cover is in EXCELLENT+ condition, with mild age-toning, a light LP impression, and some minor creases consistent with its 51 years of age. The cover's pinched spine is fully readable, and its twin flipback construction make it an attractive alternative to its commonplace UK counterpart.
See the cover in high resolution:
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/s/km6tbqaehguuaeb/Help%20OZ%20cvrs.jpg?dl=0
INNER SLEEVE: The polythene sleeve (which may not be original) is in EXCELLENT condition.
HI-FI LPs IN HIGH RESOLUTION
LPs listed are part of a fantastic collection of UK and US 1st pressings from rock icons.
Select LPs are Holy Grail examples from an artist’s oeuvre for the completist collector.
See these LPs on eBay as you’ve never seen them before – in high resolution.
GRADING INFORMATION
- I grade conservatively. MINT is a sealed LP; NEAR MINT is an open LP/cover
with virtually no signs of use/wear; EXCELLENT is a well-looked-after LP/cover
with light signs of use/wear; VERY GOOD+ is an LP/cover with average signs of
use/wear but is not trashed. - I use unforgiving sunlight and incandescent light to visually grade each LP.
- I don’t make unverifiable claims as to how many plays a non-sealed LP has had.
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