THE BEATLES - HELP STEREO UK 1st Pressing LP Parlophone

$

60

Beatles - Help! Stereo

Parlophone EMI

PCS 3071

Matrix/Runouts/Stampers:

1: YEX 168-1 1OO

2: YEX 169-1 1HP

KT Tax Stamp side 2

WOW!!! For sale is an original, 1st UK pressing of The Beatles - Help! in much rarer Stereo! I am one who believes the original UK Parlophone albums are the TRUE Beatles albums as The Beatles truly intended them to be. US Capitol pressings had different track lists and are inferior quality pressings in my opinion. The sleeve has a crease in the lower right corner but apart from that is the cleanest, whitest sleeve I have ever seen. The disc is also quite nice with low stampers. Study pics carefully and read below for a detailed description...

Sleeve: EX-

GORGEOUS Garrod & Lofthouse flipback laminate sleeve with UNBELIEVABLE shine! Incredibly CLEAN, SNOW WHITE back...no unwanted marks, writing or the typical grubby dirt and age-yellowing that is almost always present. This is among the nicest sleeves I have ever seen...apart from an unfortunate crease in the lower right hand corner, it would be the nicest. This would easily grade NM were it not for that. Crisp opening slit and I can’t overstate the gleaming shine of the laminate. Looks brand new! Obviously well cared for and handled...stored safely for decades but at some point got the crease in what I’m sure was an “OH NOOOO” moment!

Disc: VG+

Thick high quality vinyl retains its original glossy luster...light hairlines visible under bright light and a handful of lighter surface marks that should not affect playback. Nothing deep or major.

Labels: VG+

No writing or marks...only a handful of spindle traces being the only “flaw”. KT tax stamp embossed oh side two.

Inner sleeve: VG+

Original poly lined Emitex inner is unsplit and in nice condition. A little grubby but overall a very solid sleeve.

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PLEASE READ IMPORTANT INFO AT BOTTOM BEFORE BUYING

I am selling off much of my collection of UK Beatles and Pink Floyd 1sts/Early/Rarities do check out my other listings and follow as many more are to follow! Will be happy to combine shipping on multiple items.

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IMPORTANT INFO:

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A PLAY CHECK CAN BE REQUESTED BEFORE MAKING ANY PAYMENT OTHERWISE IT WILL BE ASSUMED NO COMPLAINTS WILL BE MADE ABOUT ANY PLAY ISSUES

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I strive for 100% customer satisfaction so I have carefully inspected and graded this item. Please see photos and read the description carefully. You will receive the item exactly as described and are certain to be satisfied. In the unlikely event of a problem, contact me first and I will do everything I can to fix it!

Shipping: I am a vinyl collector myself so I completely understand the importance of good packaging and will ship this very carefully and securely. The disc will be put into a generic inner sleeve and placed behind the outer sleeve and protected by thick cardboard.

FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA via USPS Media Mail

International shipping:

If you live in another country and are interested, contact me and I will consider shipping it to you depending on your location. I only ship internationally using USPS Priority Mail with Registered Tracking for which the cost is typically around $36 US.

Don’t hesitate to ask any questions you might have and thank you for looking!

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Grading System:

SS (Still Sealed)

Unopened records, still in original shrink wrap. In original manufactured condition unless otherwise noted (i.e. evidence of mildew or bent corners, etc.)

M (Mint)

The record and sleeve are in perfect, original condition. The record may have been played but will have no evidence of deterioration. (I will only use this grade on SEALED records that appear to be Mint as I believe any non-new, opened record cannot be truly called MINT.

NM (Near Mint)

A nearly perfect record. Any visible defects are of the type that "disappear" when the record is tilted under a strong light and they should not affect play. Sleeves in near mint condition will have no obvious signs of wear. Practically imperceptible ring wear may be allowed but no creases, seam-splits, or other easily detected flaws will be present.

EX (Excellent)

A very clean record. Near mint except for slight, superficial signs of wear. Sleeves in this condition may have marginal defects, but will not have significant creases or splits.

VG+ (Very Good Plus)

A well-cared-for record that is noticeably less than perfect, but defects are not visually or audibly distracting. Record surfaces may have slight scuffs or light scratches, but are still primarily clean. Sleeves may have some creases or minor ring wear, but should not be split.

VG (Very Good)

A used, reasonable copy to play. Many of the defects found in a VG+ copy will be more pronounced in VG condition. Surface noise may be evident and sleeves may look worn, but the record is still a decent copy.

G (Good)

A well-worn record that is still playable. Good does not necessarily mean "bad" but a record in this condition will have audible distractions and may have visible groove wear. Sleeves may have all manner of defects, but are still intact.

FA (Fair) and P (Poor)

These grades are for beat-up records. I will only sell records in these grades if they are extremely rare and sought-after.