"Meet The Beatles" LP Orig 1964 Japan Press Red Wax

	£		50
	$		66

THE BEATLES: "MEET THE BEATLES!" LP - Japan Original Stereo Press (Odeon OP 7041)

Japanese vinyl releases are premium quality pressings, much sought after by audiophiles and collectors alike. In the 1960s Toshiba pioneered top quality red vinyl pressings using their trademark ‘Ever-Clean’ process this utilised a special ingredient intended to prevent the build-up of static electricity on the vinyl. Japanese pressings are synonymous with quality - the vinyl shines like no other vinyl - everything about their releases feels special. When US audiophile label Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab first released their series of high quality pressings the records were manufactured in Japan. The sonic quality of Japanese pressings is considered to be among the best in the world and, in addition, they are beautifully presented, their covers usually printed on better quality heavy stock paper and often including a bonus lyric insert with dual language Japanese and English text. Japanese records make a stunning addition to any collection. Audibly and visually they present the collector with an authentic feast of delights. Also please note this is the original pressing of the very first Beatles record to be released in Japan! Have a look at phenomenal track listing!

Fabulous translucent red vinyl is in superb condition, on first inspection it looks very little played, retaining all of its original shine. This one has obviously been played very little, and always treated with extreme care - a beautiful piece! As you surely already know, it's becoming increasingly difficult to find classic vinyl in such nice condition. This one has no bad scratches, no hairlines, only light marks consistent with its sliding in and out of inner sleeve, and without any major impact on sound reproduction. Playing the record, I can confirm that play-grade coincides with visual grading - it plays superbly, without any clicks or pops, jumps or crackle. Record is graded as excellent minus, if not full excellent!

Original silver-and-black Odeon labels are excellent, without any tears or writing, and only a few light spindle marks.

Stunning sleeve is in fantastic condition for its age - please have a look at the photographs, I do my best to give an accurate detail of item's condition! It shows 100% solid seams, no splits or tears, no writing, no spine wear, near perfect graphics, and only a few minor creases and light record impression to detract it from attaining an even higher grade! Spine is fully and clearly readable. Cover must warrant a strong excellent grade, if not better! Also included is bilingual lyric insert, in excellent condition with no tears and just a bit of soiling. These pressings are extremely hard to find, in any condition - even more so on the stunning shape this one is in. Don't miss your chance to own one!

Track Listing

1. I Want to Hold Your Hand
2. She Loves You
3. From Me to You
4. Twist and Shout
5. Love Me Do
6. Baby It's You
7. Don't Bother Me
8. Please Please Me
9. I Saw Her Standing There
10. P.S. I Love You
11. Little Child
12. All My Loving
13. Hold Me Tight
14. Please Mister Postman

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