Beatles Help , 1st press LP, -2/-2, lovely copy, "outline mono" original vinyl
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100
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132
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Description
Beatles Help!, 1965, mono version, PMC1255, a lovely copy. To my knowledge it has not been played since at least the late 1970's. I believe this is a first pressing.
Sleeve - Side-open sleeve. In generally great condition, very slight yellowing towards edges and some very minor creases. Very nice spine, minor flaking of laminate. Neat small pen name written on top right inner cover. This is the early "outline mono" sleeve.
Contents - no issues with the original EMI "take good care" inner sleeve other than normal expected-for-age creasing/yellowing
Record markings -
Side 1: XEX 549-2, 6, GRG
Side 2: XEX 550-2, 4, GAO (KT tax code
Pen name to side 1 label but it is very unobtrusive.
Record grading (see bold note below) -
I know this was rarely played and it looks really clean apart from some dust, there are few minor marks/scuffs and one 2cm hairline scratch but it doesn't look like it would affect play - see last photo - it's still nicer than a lot of my 90s vinyl! I can't play it as I no longer have a turntable. I've made no attempt to clean it but I'd imagine any buyer would get the disc professionally de-dusted (if that's even a word!) to ensure its deserved future. As a result I've graded the disc as VG.
Important note: I'm selling old possessions so although I'm familiar with, I'm no expert in record grading. I can't test the discs as I no longer have a turntable. All grades are my own carefully considered opinion so please see for yourself from photos or ask questions before purchase. All discs are sold as seen with no returns but I try to be as absolutely clear and honest as possible with lots of photos and good descriptions :)
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