Beatles LP "INTRODUCING THE BEATLES" Authentic Stereo Ad Back - NM

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                  BEATLES LP ... STEREO    "INTRODUCING ... THE BEATLES"       Vee Jay Records - OVAL Label    Version 1 "STEREO" AD BACK    100% AUTHENTIC!          RARE "STEREO"  VERSION 1 & UNIQUE JACKET!  
    The owner is selling off his entire BEATLES RECORD COLLECTION and at      his age, he would rather have the cash at this point so he is lowering some of      the prices on some items in an attempt to move them NOW! This is your one     chance to obtain some of the BEATLES Hi-End Records, any of which would     be a great addition to any collection!
    This is one of the finest examples of this RARE JACKET  we've come across      in over  40 years - anywhere!  And for those unfamiliar with the STEREO AD      BACK, the most important and most VALUABLE  piece in this entire package     is the JACKET. The vinyl itself is of course RARE  in it's own right, but when     one considers how few JACKETS  were assembled, this is where the value is. 
    YOU SIMPLY DON'T SEE THESE THAT OFTEN ANYMORE - IN ANY CONDITION!               VINYL rates as closer to VG+  with some flaws and marks (it's very hard to find in NM     condition). But keep in mind that the VINYL DISC is worth only a fraction of the value       of the JACKET since any STEREO AD BACK JACKET is extremely RARE.  Here the      JACKET rates as NM  with No Splits, No Tears, No Ring Wear.  As is the case with ALL      AD BACKS, the JACKET  is printed on the FRONT SIDE  (Vertically Lower Left)  with       words stating: "PRINTED IN U.S.A." (SEE PHOTO).  Has the OVAL Vee Jay Labels,       both of which are NM.  The TRAIL OFF  areas have a hand etched  Matrix # 63-3402S       and Job # 5689 on the A-Side, with  # 63-3403S and  Job # 5689-X on the B-Side.  Also       present are a Machine Stamped AudioMatrix LOGO  and "MR"(Monarch Records)       LOGO.  These vinyls were pressed by Monarch Records  in LA. 
     Both  LABELS  have Left Justified song titles with STEREO  listed on the right side at      3:00. They also DON'T include phrases "LONG PLAYING" or "MICROGROOVE".
     NOTE:  Contrary to popular misguided belief, these LPs were NEVER RELEASED in       1963. The accepted release date was January 10, 1964. When the VERSION 1 was       released, there were three (3) variations. FIRST was the AD BACK (shown here). The       SECOND was the BLANK BACK which featured a completely blank white back of the       jacket. The THIRD and RAREST was the COLUMN BACK with a jacket that featured       a complete list of all titles. As it turns out, the COLUMN BACK is actually the rarest.                   It should noted that there are additional payment options available with potential           discount incentives. There are issues with PayPal  which can interrupt or delay           any transaction whereby they may or may not place any payment ON HOLD  for           up to 2 WEEKS. This can seriously delay our ability to ship your item, so when           purchasing, please always contact us prior to making a payment to discuss           alternative options.
       (SEE PHOTOS)
     CATEGORY:   "RARE" Collectible to be purchased as is and as described.
         Quite collectible and valuable to any BEATLES collector!  
      This is a 1st Pressing of VERSION 1 of this LP, which was the most bootlegged *Vinyl LP          of all time. VERSION 1 lists "LOVE ME DO"  and "P.S. I LOVE YOU".  It has a Vee Jay          OVAL Label with RAINBOW color ring.          * Actually it was predominantly the VERSION 1 marked "STEREOPHONIC" in Gray           on White background across the top of the jacket that was the primary target           of many bootleggers although some "MONO" LPs also were victims as well. 
     WE NEVER SELL FAKES, so BUY WITH CONFIDENCE ! So if you're looking for AUTHENTIC         versions of this and other RARE vinyls, or a source for any BEATLES Vinyl Records or CDs,         then shop with us here at THE ELECTRIC STORE USA.
      It's hard to believe how many FAKES of this LP still appear on ebay! Buying any BOOTLEG          record is a complete waste of anyone's hard earned money. This is incredibly frustrating to         any buyer searching for authentic variations of this great LP. We who sell only AUTHENTIC          items, are extremely frustrated and annoyed that we are continually forced to compete in          this market. This problem is now finally being addressed by ebay! 
     TO THE UNSUSPECTING BUYER:   BEWARE of FAKES!  Before you buy any variation of           this great album, make certain that you understand all of the differences between FAKES and         REAL ones. The average buyer is often easily fooled. BUY ONLY FROM EXPERTS!  And if           you ever have any questions about how to identify a FAKE, please contact us anytime. We're           your source for any AUTHENTIC "BEATLES" Collectible Vinyl Records especially any Vee             Jay recordings.
        MAKING BEST OFFERS:  We have included this feature in order to allow buyers to express         their opinion about how much they would feel an item is worth. The purpose of making such an         offer is to hear REASONABLE OFFERS. As an example of what a REASONABLE OFFER is          NOT, are 2 recent offers of $10 and another for $150. These types of offers are a waste of our         time and are not appreciated. We can only assume one of two things when we receive this type         of offer. Either the buyer is being sarcastic or he or she simply has no idea of what the item is         that they are bidding on. We ask that all buyers please understand the value of any item they         may be bidding on. All offers which we consider to be UNREASONABLE, will be rejected.          NO RETURNS & NO REFUNDS. This LP is being sold based upon its EXTREME RARITY.         This particular LP is not presently located at this office therefore if purchased please allow        extra time for us to obtain the item from the owner. Your patience is appreciated. Thanks.
      RETURN QUALIFICATIONS:          Only under certain circumstances will we accept RETURNS. For example, CDs are NOT RETURNABLE          because they are too easy to copy. If the item purchased is NOT THE ITEM received, the buyer must contact         us immediately before any return can be authorized. All items are PHOTOGRAPHED prior to being packaged         in order to insure that the item is in fact in the condition described and is the item actually being shipped.There         are always special circumstances whereby items can qualify for a return, however one reason that is NOT        ACCEPTABLE is "I DIDN'T LIKE IT".  Each item that is sold on this site is described in detail as best we         can. Please understand what you are buying when you make your purchase. If you're not certain, please ask         questions or request additional photos or information PRIOR to making your purchase. If the item you receive         appears to be damaged in shipment, please contact the CARRIER (USPS, UPS, FedEX, Trucking Company         etc.) immediately and request a claim for damages. Also, feel free to contact this office as well, and PRIOR to         making any kind of report to EBAY. We will do our best to assist the buyer without the involvement of EBAY.         Buyers and Sellers should work together to settle any issues without involving anyone else. Thanks.
     NOTE TO BUYERS:   Because we have more than one location, please be aware of the fact that when        items like this are originally listed, they can sometimes be sold at another location. Since all sales are        fed into a common networked data base of items sold, there can sometimes be a small time gap of        awareness. Therefore when making your offer, to be sure the item is still available, please make certain        that you ask prior to purchasing, Thank You!

        Our Catalog # ITB-V1-OVAB-A10500ST-CY ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________     All BEATLES pricing is reflective of the latest BEATLES PRICE GUIDES in particular the most recent guides      In addition, our pricing is based on condition, rarity, and scarcity.  There are other existing BEATLES PRICE     GUIDES available, however you must keep in mind that most guides are now several years old and don't reflect      accurate or current market values, regardless of who the authors are or whatever their so-called "expertise" may     be. Please feel free to ask any questions or request additional photos! 
    Please feel free to ask questions and request additional photos!  Very RARE, quite collectible       and valuable to any BEATLES collector!  ______________________________________________________________________________________________________    SOME INTERESTING & IMPORTANT FACTS about ...   "INTRODUCING ... THE BEATLES" (Compiled by our expert staff).     What is a FAKE & what is a REAL copy?
   1.) First & foremost, real copies of any version of this LP must have "INTRODUCING ... THE BEATLES"  &  "THE     BEATLES", ABOVE THE SPINDLE HOLE  on the record label. If either phrase is below the hole, it's FAKE!      Exceptions have been found rarely, however if you do see one, you need to look at other characteristics such as a     LACK of the color "GREEN" in the circle of colors around the black  "RAINBOW"  label. This is only 1 example of     the many other characteristics that identify any AUTHENTIC version of this record.
   2.) Keep in mind; there were only (2) OFFICIAL VERSIONS of this LP; VERSION 1 & VERSION 2; and never any     re-issues made by Vee Jay. Therefore wherever you see the word  "RE-ISSUE", you can be certain that it is a FAKE.
   3.) VERSION 1; Includes: "AD BACKS", "BLANK BACKS" & "COLUMN BACKS / TITLES ON BACK" versions.     All confirmed "AD BACK" covers printed by COBURN & CO. have  "PRINTED IN USA"  on the front cover vertically     in lower left hand corner. Also contrary to popular belief, and although songs present were originally recorded in the     UK in 1963 for the original  LP  entitled  "PLEASE, PLEASE ME" on PARLOPHONE, NO COPY OF THIS LP WAS     EVER RELEASED IN 1963. It's a known fact that "INTRODUCING … THE BEATLES" was officially released by Vee      Jay Records on 1-10-64. and not before.
   4.) The 1st VERSION 1 COVER (outer jacket) prepared was called the "AD BACK", VJ 1062 (1) MCI. The back of this     jacket featured color images of 25 Vee Jay albums. The Front cover has the words "PRINTED IN USA" in the lower     left side printed vertically. VERSION 1 records have a significant value, however the outer jacket is really what makes     this quite a significant find. 
   5.) The 2nd VERSION 1 COVER for this LP was known as the "BLANK BACK" featuring a 100% BLANK BACK of the     outer jacket with a semi-gloss all white paper slick pasted there. Some covers (MC2A) do have "PRINTED IN USA" on the     front like the "AD BACK" while others (MC2B) do not. Once again it is the cover that makes the overall piece much more     valuable. 
   6.)  The 3rd VERSION 1 COVER was known as the "COLUMN BACK" or "TITLES ON BACK" cover. It listed song     titles on the back in (2) columns. This variation (MONO or STEREO) came with either the "Oval" logo label or Black Rainbow     with Vee Jay in typical "Brackets" [VJ]. Any authentic STEREO of this variation is very rare as there have been millions     of FAKES that have tried to mimic this cover. FAKE covers are found with records that are clearly counterfeit, and on all     labels, "THE BEATLES" always appears below the spindle hole. And if the VINYL is FAKE, the cover usually is too.      LABELS  – The 1ST label for VERSION 1 run was the Black Rainbow label with the "Oval" logo. The records included     the songs "P.S. I LOVE YOU"  & "LOVE ME DO"  replaced later on VERSION 2 pressings with "PLEASE, PLEASE ME"      and "ASK ME WHY". The VERSION 2 was not released until early February 1964. There are (3) font variations with     "Oval" labels for this version. The MR1A states words "LONG PLAYING" and "MICROGROOVE" in upper & lower case     font. MR1B doesn't mention words "LONG PLAYING" or  "MICROGROOVE", and the MR1C has these words but only in     upper case font. (A few of VERSION 1s have been found with the "BRACKETS" [VJ] logo on the label). 
    7.) VERSION 2 – Official versions must have all words "INTRODUCING … THE BEATLES" and  "THE BEATLES" above     the spindle hole. If either is below, it is always be a FAKE. The VERSION 2 featured song titles "PLEASE, PLEASE ME"      and "ASK ME WHY"  replacing "P.S. I LOVE YOU" and "LOVE ME DO"  found only on VERSION 1 copies. VERSION 2     was released in early FEBRUARY 1964. The labels varied with either the Black Rainbow "Oval" logo, or the Black Rainbow     "BRACKETS" [VJ] logo, or the Black Background with SILVER "VJ" logo, or a Black Background with SILVER "Oval" logo,     or the Black Background or SILVER "VJ" in Block Style print, or Black Background with SILVER "BRACKETS" logo [VJ] (very     rare). In rare cases, some VERSION 2 records can also be found with a 45 rpm label on them as well (Black Rainbow with     "Oval" logo). There are also some FAKES that feature Medium Sized SILVER BRACKETS [VJ] LOGO printed on an all        Black label (Real ones have the much smaller logo). All VERSION 2 covers are "Column Back / Titles on Back". No     copies of any STEREO VERSION 2 disc with a regular sized Rainbow label and the "Oval" logo are known to exist. Although     back in 1964 at Vee Jay, anything would have been possible.
   8.) SOME IMPORTANT TESTS FOR AUTHENTICITY:      TEST #1 – The most obvious visual authenticity test is the "Shadow" test. It had been thought originally that if George's     "Shadow" appeared on the right side of the front of the LP cover, this was a definitive sign of authenticity. It was later     discovered that some elaborate FAKES also had this feature, so although the shadow must be there, its appearance alone     does not define the LP as being authentic.     TEST #2 – The 100% and most conclusive test is the  "HONEY"  test. This test refers to the back of the outer jacket and the     song title "A TASTE OF HONEY". On ALL FAKES, in the letters "H" and "E", the top left corners of these letters are not     solidly printed with ink missing there. This is THE  most definitive test recognizing authenticity. FAKED covers (especially     the back panel) were poor photo copies of original VERSION 1 COLUMN BACKS, but because of their poor quality, they     were subject    to many subtle inconsistencies which can be spotted by the trained eye, and of course the "HONEY" test     illustrates one of these errors. Also, with reference to the back of the outer jacket, there are other "ink" tests however most     have never been confirmed to be 100% CONCLUSIVE and NO FAKE HAS EVER PASSED THIS TEST.      TEST #3 – A "FLAP TEST" requires the inspection of the inside of a jacket's opening.  In publications dedicated to pointing     out differences between authentic & fake records and covers, for years it has always been assumed that any cover found with    NO FLAPS, had to be FAKE. But in the 1990s some authentic covers on  WEST COAST  releases were discovered to have     NO FLAPS at all. Collectors had always assumed that all legitimate covers had to have 1/4" flaps at the inner top & bottom.     But that thinking has obviously now gone out the window. This changes conventional thinking specifically on any  VERSION     1 cover. But it's important to point out that if and when a cover is found with NO FLAPS, it must still pass all other tests, most     importantly the 100% CONCLUSIVE "HONEY" TEST. Why did these FLAP discrepancies exist?  Remember that Vee Jay      had hired more than one firm with respect to the make-up and printing of these jackets (i.e.  Coburn & Ivy Hill). So naturally     there would have to have been subtle differences in how both of these vendors independently produced a finished product.     What we've stated here was always suspected. Realists have always surmised that there could never have been only one or     two legitimate covers produced as a sample of any production run with NO FLAPS.  But without supporting documentation     from Vee Jay, no one really has any idea how many of either were actually manufactured. What we do know is that around      79,000 MONOS  and  ONLY  2,202 STEREO VERSION 1 LPs were ever produced, which included all of the AD BACKS,     BLANK BACKS & COLUMN BACKS (or "Titles On Back").  When you consider the way that Vee Jay  was being run in     1964 nothing would be surprising. With legal issues hanging over their heads in 1964 confirmed by eye witnesses who had    worked at Vee Jay, there had always been a sense of urgency to move any and all products out the door as fast as possible     regardless of appearances and characteristics. VERSION 1 covers were assembled some time in late December 1963 and     also early January 1964. But like everything else that went on, just imagine what the quality control must have been like in     those chaotic days. Actually there were times when people wondered if any authentic COLUMN BACK jackets existed at all,     but obviously they do. Remember, the "HONEY" test tells all and NO FAKE has ever passed this test. In 1964 there were     no rules at all at Vee Jay.    TEST #4 – Read the "Trail Off Area". This area of the disc on most if not all FAKES is always wider than legitimate copies.     On all GENUINE copies, this area varies between 3/4” & 7/8” but on FAKES it is often anywhere from 1” to 1 1/4”. Most (but     not all) legitimate albums normally had raised relief machine stamped logos in the "Trail Off" areas. Since machine stamps     are very hard to copy or duplicate, FAKES often have no markings or only hand scratched ones. The most common machine     stamps are from AUDIO MATRIX (AR) or the ARP logo.     TEST #5 - Another trait of all FAKES is that they're pressed on much thinner vinyl. Always check for thickness by comparing     an LP that in doubt to a known legitimate copy and you'll see the difference.     TEST #6 - On the back of the jacket, the "B" in "BEATLES" at the top right in FAKES has a noticeable ink irregularity in the     lower left inner section of the letter. In the REAL covers, the "B" is printed clearly with no flaws. Check this feature against     known legitimate covers.     TEST #7 - On the back of the jacket, to the left of "MISERY", all the FAKES have a very noticeable ink irregularity in the     north/south post line. Some refer to this as an INK BUMP. It is very easily spotted.      TEST #8 - If the label's color band has NO color GREEN in its lower to middle left side, record is FAKE.     TEST #9 - Matrix Numbers are 63-3402 & 63-3403 and job numbers are 5702 and 5689 preceded by a small triangle.     Pressing IDs / Stampings are either AUDIO MATRIX, ARP, MR. Hand etchings are 6-29-63, RA or A. All others or lack there    of are FAKES.     TEST #10 - O

riginal covers 

have somewhat 

of a gloss to the paper stock used 

on back (glossiness may 

vary). However if

   the paper 

used 

appears to be a FLAT WHITE STOCK, 

it's a FAKE.

  
   (SEE SECTION 14 BELOW FOR  FURTHER DESCRIPTION OF "FLAP" TEST EXCEPTIONS).
   9.) It is important to note, THE most "FAKED" LP was the STEREO VERSION 1 "Column Back" album. All FAKES feature     song titles on the outer jacket and record label: "P.S. I LOVE YOU" and "LOVE ME DO". However when you play a FAKE,     these songs are normally NOT on the disc. Instead you will probably hear "PLEASE, PLEASE ME"  and "ASK ME WHY".     (There are exceptions that have turned up playing "P.S. I LOVE YOU" & "LOVE ME DO", but in most cases, these usually turn     out to be FAKES). Also note that although outer jacket illustrates "STEREOPHONIC" at the top of the Front cover in GRAY     on a WHITE background, you won't EVER find the word "STEREO" anywhere on the record label and the recording is in     MONO as well.
   10.) Contrary to popular belief there were NEVER any "REISSUES" of VERSION 1 or VERSION 2 LPs. And if you've seen     any version of this LP with a stock photo on the front with DARK BROWN border, or the cover has a YELLOW haze to it, it is     a FAKE! Keep in mind that Vee Jay NEVER sealed these albums so if you have one that is sealed, there is good chance that     it is a FAKE! 
   11.) Recently it has come to our attention that some sellers feel they know all there is to know about this LP by posting bogus    info. For example, some state that unless the word "MICROGROOVE" appears on the label, the disc is a FAKE. NOT TRUE!      There are certain variations that do NOT have either words "LONG PLAYING" or "MICROGROOVE" on the label, and yet     they are all legit pressings. Also there are some who have stated that if you see the word "STEREO", it is not a legit pressing.     NOT TRUE!  We have NEVER seen the word "STEREO" on any fake label - ever; but if it DOES appear on the label, it' is to    be considered authentic. And also there are some who have actually stated that any STEREO OUTER JACKET that offers the     song titles "LOVE ME DO" and "P.S. LOVE YOU" is a FAKE! WHERE ARE THESE PEOPLE GETTING ALL OF THEIR     INFORMATION?  Although rarely seen, all of the VERSION 1 STEREO COLUMN BACKS feature the songs "LOVE ME DO"     and "P.S. I LOVE YOU" and since there were ONLY 2,202 COPIES EVER PRESSED, when found it would be worth a small     fortune in any acceptable condition.
   12.) Jackets with RED, WHITE & BLUE DOTS located under the top back paper overlap are normally FAKES. These dots     were normally used during the printing process and they are CLEARLY VISIBLE WITHOUT THE NEED TO SEPARATE THE     PAPER FROM THE JACKET.  Disturbing the paper is NEVER recommended, since it does seriously devalue the jacket once     it's separated. So, if you don't actually see any DOTS thru the PAPER, then the  COVER is AUTHENTIC,  AS LONG AS ALL     OTHER TESTS ARE PASSED. And usually a FAKE cover will be accompanied by a FAKE disc.
   13.) If the record has a label with a RAINBOW color band without high resolution or gradual color change, it's FAKE. Some     labels are plain BLACK with SILVER lettering with either a small [VJ] Brackets label or SILVER OVAL label. These have NO     Color Band and are the exceptions. Color Bands MUST INCLUDE the color  "GREEN" or the record is a FAKE..
   14.) (RE: OUTER JACKET "FLAPS")  It's been disclosed by even the most knowledgeable experts that some WEST COAST     COVERS have been found to have NO FLAPS, yet they pass ALL THE OTHER LEGITIMACY TESTS which include the all     important 100% CONCLUSIVE "HONEY" TEST (listed above).  Therefore where there are  NO FLAPS present at all, the     jacket MUST STILL PASS ALL OTHER TESTS  for legitimacy in order to be considered AUTHENTIC. 

Also, these come with 

   an 

authentic 

disc inside, which is yet another way to assist in determining 

authenticity.

  Vee Jay  in  1964  was known to have     thrown caution to the wind when it came to any resemblance of quality control.  One reason was the fact that they had many    legal battles to overcome.  Based upon that fact alone, the company decided to rush the construction of all jackets using any     available materials in order to save money and beat their legal deadlines.  In doing so, any  STEREO disc might have been     paired with any  VERSION 1 cover.  Knowing how  Vee Jay  as a company generally operated, anything would have been     possible in 1964.  However, passing the "HONEY" test is still  THE MOST IMPORTANT validation test.  NO FAKE HAS     PASSED THIS TEST - EVER!  Always keep that in mind when examining the results of any other tests. Nothing else matters.     And one final word about "FLAPS". It is a known fact that covers with "NO FLAPS" were discovered as originating on the     WEST COAST. In fact a well know collector, presently has in his possession a "MONO" cover, and another has "2 STEREO     COVERS". Obviously these are small numbers, but we point out that if "ONE" or "TWO" exist, using common sense there     would only have been more, especially since these pass all the known authenticity tests including the 100% CONCLUSIVE     "HONEY" TEST. As screwed up as Vee Jay was at that time, they would never have had any kind of production runs in the    single digit numbers. Even for them it wouldn't have made sense.
   15.) We have had people write in and ask "WHY DO PAUL'S HANDS NOT APPEAR ON THE FRONT COVER?" on certain     versions of INTRODUCING ... THE BEATLES. This comment mainly applies to the STEREO covers where his hands NEVER     appear on any version of this LP. His hands only appear on MONOS and on STEREOS that DON'T have "STEREOPHONIC"     printed across the top of the front cover in GRAY on a WHITE BACKGROUND. Some STEREOS were also housed in MONO     covers with applied "STEREO" or "STEREOPHONIC" stickers. Only in these cases would you ever see "PAUL'S HANDS".     These stickers were WHITE with BLACK ink.


    We only hope that this sets the record straight on these very important but often misunderstood points. If anyone has any      comments or feels that our information is lacking in any way, please come forward.
  Please  take  a  moment  and  look  over  all  of  our  listings.
   If you're interested in any VINYL, CD, CASSETTE, VHS TAPE, DVD, POSTER     or any other item that you don't see listed, it doesn't mean that we don't have     it or can't obtain it for you. So please let us know. We have thousands of     items too numerous to list, therefore ... WE WELCOME ALL INQUIRIES!          It's important to point out, when sellers on ebay set a price for an item, many factors are in play. One of which is the     fact that SELLER FEES can be up to 10% of the Sell Price. So when you think that the price listed might be higher     than you think it should be, please keep all these added costs in mind. Thank you for watching!
   RETURN QUALIFICATIONS:      Only under certain circumstances will we accept  RETURNS. For example, CDs  are NOT RETURNABLE      because they are too easy to copy. If the item purchased is NOT THE ITEM received, the buyer must contact         us immediately before any return can be authorized. All items are PHOTOGRAPHED prior to being packaged     in order to insure that the item is in fact in the condition described and is the item actually being shipped. There     are always special circumstances where items can qualify for a return, however one of the reasons that's NOT     ACCEPTABLE  is "I DIDN'T LIKE IT".  Each item that is sold on this site is described in detail as best we     can. Please understand what you are buying when you make your purchase. If you're not certain, please ask     questions or request additional photos or information PRIOR to making your purchase. If the item you receive     appears to be damaged in shipment, please contact the CARRIER (USPS, UPS, FedEX, Trucking Company     etc.) immediately and request a claim for damages. Also, feel free to contact this office as well, and PRIOR to     making any kind of report to EBAY. We will do our best to assist the buyer without the involvement of EBAY.     Buyers and Sellers should work together to settle any issues without involving anyone else. Thanks.    Where does our knowledge about "VEE JAY" RECORDS originate? Although there have been several very well done     and well researched publications about the history of the "BEATLES", their recordings, and the companies who had     the unique opportunity to have had an association with them, most if not all based their research solely upon THIRD     PARTY INFORMATION and whatever existing info/documents remained available. Regarding our specific expertise     with respect to "VEE JAY", our owner was fortunate enough to have had a relative who was personal friends of both    Vivian Carter and her husband Jimmy Bracken (original "VEE JAY" owners). Their friendship goes back to their days     in the 1950s in Gary, Indiana. Since he had previous experience at that time in the recording industry, they hired him     to work at "VEE JAY". With his first hand knowledge of everything that went on there through December 1964, his     insight and experiences with respect to daily company operations and internal issues which he graciously passed on     to us, have been invaluable since they originated from his personal experience. Production & Vendor issues were his     areas of knowledge and expertise that he was personally involved with on a daily basis during the  "BEATLES"  era.     His first hand knowledge plus his personal possessions and documents retained from his years there, have been and     always will remain priceless to us. He had always stated that 1964 was very stressful for everyone there. Although he     remained friends with the Brackens, it was no longer a place he felt he could continue to work. We are thrilled to have     had the opportunity to pass on what we consider to be some of the greatest personal insight that one could ever have     imagined obtaining from a recording company of such historical significance.
      ALL ITEMS ARE PROFESSIONALLY PACKAGED! BUY WITH CONFIDENCE!
   "LIMITED" RETURN POLICY ......  Actually when you look through many current auctions on EBAY you'll find we're not the only sellers who refuse RETURNS      unconditionally. It should be noted that under the category of "RETURNS", many sellers state: "THE SELLER DOES NOT OFFER RETURNS. HOWEVER YOU ARE       COVERED BY EBAY's MONEY BACK GUARANTEE IF YOU RECEIVE AN ITEM THAT'S NOT AS DESCRIBED". Our LIMITED RETURN POLICY refers to any item "AS          DESCRIBED". To define "AS DESCRIBED", we follow the rules of this site with actual limited verbiage within an auction with respect to  WHAT THE ITEM IS, WHO         THE ARTIST IS, etc. With respect to a term like AUTHENTICITY, that can only be determined by viewing detailed photos and posting accurate descriptions along       with accepted industry characteristics. This seller never consciously engages in the selling of items which are not authentic (unless specified otherwise). If a       potential buyer has questions, they may seek additional photos or more details, some of which can be provided by viewing and comparing to a known example       or referring to an accepted industry publication. As for condition of an item, for example in the case of a vinyl record we always do our best to describe it's play      surface and post detailed photos to the best of our ability as amateur photographers. (Describing the condition of a vinyl record is not an exact science and is      based on someone's visual examination and opinion of the examiner. Industry standards are followed by all of our examiners). Labels are best described by       posting detailed photos that illustrate defects if and where they exist. As for outer jackets or picture sleeves, we'll attempt to inform buyers about any possible       bends, folds, seam splits, writing, tears etc. Photos posted are the best descriptive evidence. With respect to items sold such as either a ONE-OF-A-KIND, RARE       COLLECTIBLE, ARTIFACT or MUSEUM PIECE, they're sold AS IS with limited consideration given to condition since they are unique pieces. They don't fall under       standard return guidelines unless there are damages discovered on arrival.  As stated in some of our previous auctions, we insist that prospective buyers ask      questions or request more photos PRIOR TO PURCHASE if they are uncertain in MAKING ANY OFFERS.  We also want buyers to fully understand precisely what      it is they are buying. In the specific case of Vinyl Records, where we would normally provide a detailed description with pictorial images, examination and       inspection upon its arrival should never take a buyer any more than 2 days to determine that the item received is the item purchased, and that it's condition       is as described. Therefore in that 2 day window after the item is received, the buyer is required to contact the seller to report any deficiencies. If a prospective       buyer is not 100% certain of what they are viewing on any auction they would be well advised to pass on purchasing. We don't want anyone to buy an item, pay      for it, then receive it, only for us to be required to wait 2 full weeks before it might be determined by the buyer that he or she suddenly and unexpectedly has       an issue. Blind siding sellers in this manner, will only stoke the possibility for certain dispute and argument regarding whether a potential return and/or refund       is justified. That places the seller in an awkward financial position as well and one that we would  prefer to avoid. It's been our experience in over 50 years of       collecting and selling, that there have been buyers, who we like to refer to as a "Knit Pickers", not to mention some of whom have been discovered to have       actually damaged the item purchased while in their possession (either accidentally or intentionally) and then tell us that "it was received that way". Therefore       it has become our policy that all items are always "PHOTOGRAPHED & INSPECTED" prior to packaging as a protective measure in an effort to avoid any      any potential disputes.       (This is what we feel is a FAIR POLICY. If any potential buyer feels we've either omitted or not explained something properly,       or that we are being unfair in some way, please let us know how we can improve. Suggestions are always welcome. ... 6/17). Thanks for watching!     
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  FREE SHIPPING:  Where "FREE SHIPPING"  is offered, it applies ONLY to the      "BUY IT NOW" price (as long as the item is "NOT ON SALE" at the time of its     purchase) or ANY ITEM LISTED OVER $50.00. (Batteries are not included).      All others shall pay shipping charges to their destination.    Please wait to be INVOICED through PayPal. Thank you.    ATTENTION ALL PROSPECTIVE BUYERS!  Thank you for visiting our site.     We want to remind everyone that if you currently don't happen to see what you're     looking for here on our site, it doesn't mean that we don't have it in stock    or can't get it for you. We simply cannot list everything we have all at once. So    if you're looking for something in particular, simply send us a written request and    we'll be happy to list it for you to buy. 
   Current inventory includes THOUSANDS of VINYL LPs, PROMOS & 45s   CDs, DVDs, EPs, 78s, Cassette Tapes, VHS Movies, Metal Stampers     and much more in the category that we would like to call "COLLECTIBLES". 
  Thank you for watching and we look forward    to hearing from you anytime!
   All vinyl records are sold on the basis of their collectibility, rarity, scarcity, with special consideration in some cases given     specifically to whom the artist happens to be. Also factored in is the physical and visual examination of play surfaces, labels,     outer jacket and the inner sleeve (where applicable)  and in most cases when there is obvious issues to the naked eye which     would most certainly affect play. This would be a part of the item's description (however unless a record is of extreme rarity     and does have value regardless of it's condition), we try to avoid ever selling severely damaged records. We point out that     "THE BEATLES" are in a category of their own and in cases with many of their extremely rare items, we've sold some of     their records even when they did have surface issues, however their value in any condition made these specific items     retain certain value and collectability and a buyer would be made aware of it before we would ever sell it. We don't play     test every vinyl since we have tens of thousands of vinyl records in stock, making it impossible to play each of them.     Please remember this when buying and always ask questions prior to finalizing any purchase.
  NOTE:  Although alternative Shipping options for International Shipments are offered, using    specifically USPS FIRST CLASS INTERNATIONAL, it should be noted that this service is not    normally recommended due to (in many cases) unreliability. There have been instances where    items have never reached their destinations or have encountered damage and because the    USPS has very limited control when this occurs, if chosen we can NOT OFFER REFUNDS. If    you do choose this service in the interest of saving money, you must understand the choice is    yours and if you encounter a problem with any and all delivery issues including damages,   YOU ARE ON YOUR OWN.