TERRY KNIGHT Saint Paul - RARE "Paul is Dead" PROMO Record Beatles Interest NM

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TERRY KNIGHT - Saint Paul / (The Legend Of) William and Mary (Capitol P-2506) RARE 45rpm PROMOTIONAL Record (1969)

Extremely hard to find Promo single that has become somewhat legendary among "Paul is Dead" conspiracy theorists. It is the technically the very first recording to suggest that Paul was no longer with us by the time The White Album came out, a story which continues to fascinate people to this very day.  Knight recorded this song after a failed trip to England to meet Paul and the rest of the Beatles during the tumultuous time period in which the Beatles, unbeknownst to the rest of the world, were already falling apart.  Some suggest that this was simply a tune written by a disillusioned young song writer, others that something far more sinister was being exposed here. Any one with even a passing interest in this odd Beatles legend knows this is a must own rarity. Knight went on after this to great success with Grand Funk Railroad as their manager/producer in the 1970s. Knight was murdered in 2004, only fueling more questions about the man who wrote this song, why he wrote it and why he never, ever spoke about it again...

Record = EX-
Sleeve = VG+

(See grading description below for more information on condition)


NOTE: I have recently acquired boxes of old 45rpm records, most in sleeves and all in VG - NM condition!!! A record fan's dream. I am listing them all (hopefully) over the course of the next two days. I was told they belonged to a man who had access too or worked at one time for a long gone radio station (which makes sense since there are a lot of promo/radio singles in my boxes) and he obviously cared enough about them to store them properly and keep them protected over the decades. Because of the sheer volume of what I have to list here, I am unable to take a photo of every record, front and back, out of the sleeve, etc (which I WOULD normally do) but please note that I have been selling records for over 30 years of my life and have never had a major issue with anyone regarding my grading or knowledge of them. Please bid with confidence and know that I may still add a photo or two for some of the rarer ones after I get these all listed. My grading is based on the Goldmine criteria listed below and I tend to under-grade most of my offerings I've been told - so again, apologies for not including a ton of photos for each record, but I'm not about to waste my time nor yours, posting and selling inferior items here. I also hope these records go to good homes and get the attention they deserve as a whole new generation comes to appreciate them. Hate to depart with these treasures, but alas - I need the room and the rent is coming due. Thank you for looking at my auctions today - be sure you check out the others I will be posting this week!

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Goldmine Grading Guide © Goldmine magazine:

Mint [M]: Absolutely perfect in every way - certainly never played, possibly even still sealed. (More on still sealed below). Should be used sparingly as a grade, if at all.

Near Mint [NM or M-]: A nearly perfect record. Many dealers won't give a grade higher than this implying (perhaps correctly) that no record is ever truly perfect. The record shows no obvious sign of wear. A 45 rpm sleeve has no more than the most minor defects, such as almost invisible ring wear or other signs of slight handling. An LP jacket has no creases, folds, seam splits or any other noticeable similar defect. No cut-out holes, either. And of course, the same is true of any other inserts, such as posters, lyric sleeves, and the like. Basically, Near Mint looks as if you just got it home from a new record store and removed the shrink wrap.

Very Good Plus/Excellent [VG+/EX]: Shows some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it. Record surfaces may show some slight signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches that don't affect one's listening experience. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are OK. The label may have some ring wear or discoloration, but is should be barely noticeable. The center hole is not misshapen by repeated play. Picture sleeves and LP inner sleeves will have some slight wear, lightly turn-up corners, or a slight seam-split. An LP jacket my have slight signs of wear also and may be marred by a cut-out hole, indentation or corner indicating it was taken out of print and sold at a discount. In general, if not for a couple of minor things wrong with it, this would be Near Mint. All but the most mint-crazy collectors will find a Very Good Plus record highly acceptable.

Very Good [VG]: Many of the defects found in a VG+ record are more pronounced in a VG disc. Surface noise is evident upon playing, especially in soft passages and during the song's intro and fade, but will not overpower the music otherwise. Groove wear will start to be noticeable, as will light scratches deep enough to feel with a fingernail that will affect the sound. Labels may be marred by writing, or have tape or stickers (or their residue) attached. The same will be true of picture sleeves or LP covers. However, it will not have all of these problems at the same time, only two or three of them.

Good [G], Good Plus [G+]: Good does not mean bad! A record in Good or Good Plus condition can be put onto a turntable and will play through without skipping. But it will have significant surface noise and scratches and visible groove wear. A jacket or sleeve has seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, ring wear or other defects will start to overwhelm the object. If it's a common item, you'll probably find another copy in better shape eventually. Pass it up. But if it's something you have been seeking for years, and the price is right, get it.

Poor [P], Fair [F]: The record is cracked, badly warped, and won't play through without skipping or repeating. The picture sleeve is water damaged, split on all three seams and heavily marred by wear and/or writing. The LP jacket barely keeps the LP inside it. Inner sleeves are fully seam split, and written upon. Except for impossibly rare records otherwise unattainable, records in this condition should be bought or sold for no more than a few cents each.

Still Sealed [SS]: Let the buyer beware, unless it's a U.S. pressing from the last 10-15 years or so. It's too easy to reseal. Yes, some legitimately never-opened LPs from the 1960s still exist. But if you're looking for a specific pressing, the only way you can know for sure is to open the record. Also, European imports are not factory-sealed, so if you see them advertised as sealed, someone other than the manufacturer sealed them.