Beatles Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band - Japan Mono Red Vinyl

$

275

The Beatles
SGT. PEPPERS LONELY HEARTS CLUB BAND

Extremely Rare MONO Red Vinyl w/ OBI!

This extremely rare copy of The Beatles' SGT. PEPPERS LONELY HEARTS CLUB BAND mono red LP  is one of
a limited edition, 10,000 pressing run made in 1986 by EMI/Odeon - Japan.
Finding a mint/nice copy of this is nearly impossible!

Why so rare?...
As most of you reading this already know, the monophonic, red vinyl Beatles titles released in this series were - and are - coveted by collectors.
These audiophile issues were carefully monitored pressing runs, and are considered the ultimate
way to hear the original Beatles mono mixes.
Using high definition virgin vinyl, the original U.K. mono mixes and extreme care in packaging, this Japanese pressed series of albums -
based on the Parlophone catalog in the U.K. - are the ultimate way to experience the Fab Four in mono.
In many cases, the mono mixes are quite different from their stereo counterparts.
Also the fact that most Beatles' diehards prefer these vinyls rather than the most recent 2009 Remastered CD.

In 1986, Toshiba reissued the same red vinyl mono series that was issued in 1982. They reissued these records with the exact same cover art work, same record labels, same catalog numbers, and the same prices. The top of the 1982 Obi has the words "the beatles original mono record" superimposed over a drawing of a red vinyl record. The top of the 1986 Obi bears the triangular logo for the 20th anniversary of the Beatles' concert in Japan. The 1986 series was also a limited edition, the number believed to be somewhat less than the 1982 edition.

      SGT. PEPPERS LONELY HEARTS CLUB BAND
    This red vinyl is in near mint condition (near mint because of the fact that these records were never sealed when imported to the U.S.). Record is still new with mint labels, unplayed. Jacket is a fold-out (but were never issued with cut-outs). Colors are vibrant with sharp corners, only very minor shelf wear. There is a bit of rub-out on the top surface of the jacket in the front and back, which is barely noticeable unless looked at closely; also there is a bit of browning on the inside yellow fold-out which in this case is also very minor (shown on the 2nd picture by the opening).  Spines are intact with no splits and jacket has no bend or scratches. The OBI (which is slightly wider than the '82 version) is in excellent condition with just a slight crease by the front bottom. The English/Japanese lyric sheet is included which has browned considerably due to its age.

I will assure good packaging with the vinyl out of the jacket to prevent any damage to spines of jacket in case package is dropped by carrier.
International shipment will be by First Class International, with purchase price indicated.... Shipping to Canada is $6.00.     
I have a good starting price as most sellers start their used copies anywhere from $249 and up.... Thanks for looking and happy bidding!!!

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