The Beatles 1962-1966 2LP UK Vinyl Red Album Apple PCSP 717 VG+ Gatefold Rare
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Description
The Beatles 1962-1966 2LP UK Vinyl Red Album Apple PCSP 717 VG+ Gatefold
Overview
Up for sale is a classic mid-1970s UK pressing of the legendary "Red Album" (1962-1966) by The Beatles. This double LP is a quintessential piece of music history, capturing the band’s evolution from Merseybeat icons to studio pioneers. As a UK EMI/Apple manufacture, it offers the superior analog mastering quality that collectors and audiophiles prefer over international reissues.
Album Specifications & Identifiers
• Artist: The Beatles
• Title: 1962-1966 (The Red Album)
• Format: 2 x 12" Vinyl LP, Compilation, Stereo
• Label: Apple Records (Green Apple/Sliced Apple labels)
• Catalog Number: PCSP 717 (OC 192 05307/8)
• Release Country: United Kingdom
• Sleeve: Fully laminated gatefold sleeve printed by Garrod & Lofthouse Ltd.
• Inner Sleeves: Original red-tinted lyric-printed paper inner sleeves.
Matrix & Stamper Numbers (Dead Wax Information)
This copy features authentic EMI UK stamper codes, identifying it as a 1970s pressing:
• Side 1: YEX 905-5 | Stamper: MMA (Decodes to 443)
• Side 2: YEX 906-3 | Stamper: RL (Decodes to 28)
• Side 3: YEX 907-3 | Stamper: RT (Decodes to 29)
• Side 4: YEX 908-1 | Stamper: RA (Decodes to 23)
Track Listing
Record One:
• Side 1: Love Me Do, Please Please Me, From Me To You, She Loves You, I Want To Hold Your Hand, All My Loving, Can't Buy Me Love.
• Side 2: A Hard Day's Night, And I Love Her, Eight Days A Week, I Feel Fine, Ticket To Ride, Yesterday.
Record Two:
• Side 3: Help!, You've Got To Hide Your Love Away, We Can Work It Out, Day Tripper, Drive My Car, Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown).
• Side 4: Nowhere Man, Michelle, In My Life, Girl, Paperback Writer, Eleanor Rigby, Yellow Submarine.
Condition Report
• Vinyl (VG to VG+): Both discs retain a high glossy shine. Under strong light, some light surface hairlines and paper scuffs are visible. No deep "feelable" scratches. It has been well-maintained and handled with care.
• Labels (EX): Beautifully preserved Apple labels. No writing, tearing, or significant spindle wear. The "Mfd. in U.K." and "An EMI Recording" text is sharp and clear.
• Gatefold Sleeve (VG): The lamination is bright and reflective. Minor shelf wear to the corners and light rubbing along the edges. The spine is firm and the internal gatefold artwork remains vivid.
• Inner Sleeves (G+): Original red lyric sleeves are present. They show some age-related creasing and common seam splits at the bottom/sides, but the text remains fully legible.
Selling Points for Collectors
• UK Pressing: Known for the best audio fidelity from the original masters.
• Laminated Gatefold: The high-gloss Garrod & Lofthouse sleeve is far more durable and visually appealing than later non-laminated versions.
• Complete Set: Includes the specific red lyric inner sleeves that are frequently missing or damaged in other copies.
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