Beatles Revolver UK 1966 1st STEREO *FACTORY SAMPLE* LP
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Description
THE BEATLES - 'REVOLVER'
1966 UK STEREO *FACTORY SAMPLE* LP
This fine copy is a UK 1st STEREO pressing from 1966 on the yellow & black Parlophone label: PCS 7009
The side 1 label bears genuine EMI red & white 'Factory Sample - Not For Sale' sticker.
Both labels bear the 'Sold in UK..' text & have 'The Gramophone Co. Ltd..' worded rims.
An 'KT' purchase tax code is visible around the centre of the side 2 label.
Matrix numbers: YEX 605-1 & YEX 606-1
Stamper codes: 1/GA & 3/GD
Vinyl weight: 163g
Housed in a front laminated, tri-flipback 'Garrod & Lofthouse' printed stereo cover.
Complete with an original plain white 'Patents Applied For' inner-sleeve.
CONDITION
Disc
Labels: EXCELLENT +
A super clean & unworn set with small collection of light spindle trails around each unworn centre hole.
Visual: EXCELLENT
Extremely clean & deep-gloss playing surfaces which apart from a handful of harmless light inner-sleeve removal marks, are free from any surface scuffs or scratches when viewed in strong daylight. Close inspection directly beneath my powerful halogen desk lamp does little more than highlight these minor marks and adds a sparkling rainbow shine to the proceedings. Both sides of this well looked-after, heavy copy lie 100% flat on the turntable when playing.
Play: VERY GOOD
Rich, warm & dry sound but some playwear is evident and shows itself as light background crackle on most tracks. The only other distraction I picked up on my single careful play-check was a few faint ticks on 'Good Day Sunshine', but there is little else to fault of any significance. Despite the minor background interference, it is still an enjoyable listen.
Cover
EXCELLENT
A strong & solid example with a clean and white front panel which bears just two 'thumbnails' towards the front opening edge. The corners & opening edges themselves are in great shape and are without any bumps, tears or feathering. The rear panel is clean & black where it should be with just a hint of wear behind John's head, but no writing or missing paper. All of the flipbacks are intact and unworn and both seams are smooth and unstressed. To top it off, the spine is perfectly clean and unworn.
Inner-sleeve
EXCELLENT
Clean & crisp with just a few minor storage wrinkles but no writing, tears or seam splits anywhere.
**PLEASE NOTE: This item is located in and will be shipped from AUSTRIA. 1st class international postage to UK addresses will be 6.50 GBP**
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