THE BEATLES REVOLVER FIRST PRESSING SIDE 2 MATRIX XEX 606-1

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	$		79

The Beatles

'REVOLVER'

Parlophone records No. PMC7006

 issued 1966 in UK

First pressing, August 5th 1966  very rare issue

 When “Revolver” was initially mixed a different master for “Tomorrow Never Knows” was sent off to be pressed. This mix is known as ‘Remix 11'. Although subtle, it is different to the standard ‘Remix 8' which was ultimately to replace it. The story goes that each group member was given the first copies from the production line and John went to listen to it. But, it turned out that he was unhappy with the mix or that the wrong one had been used and he informed George Martin. Production was then stopped as the new masters were cut and the pressing plates were replaced.
 

The very first presses(like this one) have a side 2 matrix number of XEX 606-1 whereas the standard presses which followed have XEX 606-2 and beyond.

Black label with yellow logo and silver print. “The Gramophone Co. Ltd.” printed at the start perimeter print and “Sold in U.K. subject…” text. 

 With  KT tax code on the label. Matrix numbers: Side 1: XEX 605 -2; Side 2: XEX 606-1.

These early labels also misprinted the side 2 track Doctor Robert as “Dr. Robert” see photos.

 The original labels also showed each song title  followed by writer's credits, then lead vocalist.

SleeveCondition: VG+  Front is generally clean and tidy with minimal laminate creases at bottom left and to right corners, also a little corner wear.
Back is very nice and clean, the flip backs retain 90 % of their original whiteness, othewise no significant flaws.
The spine and spine print are solid  and intact.

Disc Condition: There is a minimal but visible edge warp, this has no direct effect on the play but can be seen as the record doesn't lie quie flat on the turntable. Side 1 shows a few surface scuffs, but none too heavy or serious and plays through with  a little background during the quieter passages. There is a tiny 'jump' on Track 4  after which  it plays through fine.

Side 2 very similar to side 1, no serious flaws, just surface scuffs from usage.

Yellow /Black labels have no writing or sticker marks, very little spindle hole wear, just light spindle trace marks.

Tracks - please check photos

  This pressing of 'REVOLVER' with the side 2 matrix XEX 606-1 was only pressed in small quantities before production was stopped  for the reasons explained above;  it is not known how many survive today, over 50 years on,but for sure there won't be too many flying around. This copy, although not perfect is being offered at a sensible price to reflect the declared flaws: if you ae seeking a NM copy then this one is not for you, but considering NM copy will demand up to £500, this represents  decent value - and it will only increase in value.

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Although record gradings can often be a matter of personal opinion, we have to find some common ground, and so my gradings are essentially based along the guidelines laid down by the Record Collector publication. However, I will elaborate here in order that you will understand how my gradings are made.

MINT (M)

A record described as Mint should be absolutely as new, just as it came out of the factory and in truth, never have been played although this is often difficult to prove or disprove. The sound should be crystal clear with no background noise or deterioration in sound quality.

The cover and any additional items such as posters,inner sleeve or lyric sheets should also be as new, with no creases, stains or writing(an acceptable exception would be the shopkeeper's hand-written price on the rear of the sleeve) which was commom-place in the 60's and 70's, before the days of bar-coding and automated pricing machines.

NEAR MINT (NM) or (M-)

This grading means that the record and/or it's cover are just marginally short of qualifying as being Mint. The vinyl may just show signs of having been played once or twice. The area around the spindle hole should be pretty much free of spindle trace marks, or at least only have the minimum of these marks. In other words, it is close to being Mint but not quite close enough to describe as such.

There may be the very slightest crease marks on the sleeve, or the laminate may have lifted in small areas without detracting too much from it's overall appearance

EXCELLENT (EX)/(EX+)/(EX-)

There will be indications on the vinyl surface that the record has been played, possibly several times but at the same time, it has been well cared for. There should be very little deterioration in the listening experience.

The sleeve/jacket could have minor creasing and/or signs of storage wear/discoloration, particularly on the back. EX- would indicate that the record would qualify for an EX grading apart from perhaps a small initial written on the label or sleeve or a scuff on the label or other very minor defect which does not affect the overall appearance or sound quality of the item.

VERY GOOD (VG)/(VG+)/(VG-)

the record will show significant signs of having been 'well played', it will show surface scratches and/or scuffs but will still play nicely without too much background noise. The cover and extras (lyric sheets etc) will also have creases or normal wear characteristics which are usually acceptable for this grade. VG+ and VG- are simply up and down variations on this grading, depending on the degree of wear and tear.

GOOD

The record has obviously been played or mis-treated so much that the sound quality is not what it used to be, but may be acceptable depending on the criteria of the individual collector. It will have several surface scratches and/or other defects but may still be useful as a 'gap filler' within a collection. The sleeve will probably be creased badly, torn or repaired with sellotape. Album sleeves may have crushed or damaged spines caused by bad storage etc.

FAIR

This grade may be  only just about playable, with 'skips and jumps' and not really worth having UNLESS it is exceptionally rare, in which case it could serve as a 'gap filler'. I will not list any item in this condition unless it was mega-rare and this would be shown clearly in the description, so that there is no doubt about it.

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4 - 8  records at fixed price  £7.96

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