The Beatles Abbey Road UK Vinyl Press LP Orig 1969 -2 -1 Matrix Hard To Find

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The Beatles Abbey Road UK Vinyl Press LP Orig 1969 -2 -1 Matrix Hard To Find!. Condition is Used. Shipped with USPS Media Mail.

Original UK pressing with matrix numbers ending in -2 for side 1 and -1 for side 2. Has original inner sleeve (but not black like the very first pressings). Truly an amazing sounding record and very hard to find, especially from a USA seller. This copy was sold to me here on ebay and described as "excellent condition". Well, typically, not exactly. I grade the vinyl VG on a visual level with a number of minor scratches, rubs etc.....HOWEVER, after a clean using Tergikleen, it plays mostly as strong VG+ with only minimal surface noise and such in the quietest moments. I would happily keep it had I not recently acquired an even earlier version. I have tried to show parts of the vinyl surface to give an idea of the hairline scratches present....but they are light and I heard no loud pops or interference throughout playing the entire record.

Cover is laminated and appears to have some tape covering part of the spine, front and back but I barely noticed it and not sure why this was done or maybe it was even a botched job at the factory? I tried to show this in a pic but barely noticeable. I grade it VG- conservatively....also has small price sticker at top right of front cover. PLEASE look at the pics and let me know if you have have any questions. Thanks for viewing the listing!!!

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I grade conservatively. All the records I sell come with a plastic outer sleeve for protection and a new plain white inner sleeve as well as the original when available. PLEASE take the time to look at the pictures provided. They tell all.....and are of the exact record you will receive! If you have any questions please feel free to message me and ask! Thanks much!

FYI : This and all of the LPs I sell are play graded on an almost new PRO-JECT Debut Carbon Esprit SB turntable with ortofon cartridge which is a higher end turntable that will reveal limitations perhaps not as noticeable in the average turntable so I think it's ideal for play grading LPs. I never even play an LP graded less than VG+ and rarely sell LPs graded less than this either. I consider myself to be a conservative grader. Please check my feedback.

 SOME OTHER VERY IMPORTANT STUFF TO READ :

I sell USED items. Most of the records or 8 tracks that I sell are bought second hand. Some I bought new. I personally have never stored them in damp, musty places. BUT I cannot guarantee that 40-60 year old records or 8 tracks have never been in these type of places and will smell like new car, fresh linens etc. If this is what you're looking for, I suggest buying brand new vinyl. I would never hide anything like this or any particular flaw on purpose.....but I do not have a sensitive nose and can't always detect what someone with a very strong nose may smell. Just an honest heads up.....

Record grading is unique and everyone does it a little different. I try my best to grade conservatively and by goldmine standards. If you check out my feedback for the records I have sold, you will see that I've never had an unhappy buyer, ever. My goal is for you to be happy. If you aren't happy I will do whatever I can to fix it.

I hate to cut right to the chase but recently I had a person return an item for the simple reason that they DID NOT LOOK AT THE PICTURE OF WHAT I WAS SELLING. NOT BECAUSE MY DESCRIPTION WAS NOT ACCURATE, BUT because they assumed they were buying something they imagined instead of what I described and was selling. This is the reason why multiple pictures are listed with an item for sale. This caught me completely off guard!!! I am barely making anything in the grand scheme of things off of a $6 LP or whatever and am no longer willing to pay return shipping (and paying extra money out of my pocket) simply because someone bought an item they "forgot to look at" and didn't want in the first place. ALL OF THIS could have been avoided by reading my listing and looking at the pictures right? This almost seems absurd. Anyway....
If you are someone who lives outside of the USA and want to purchase an item, please contact me first before you purchase so we can work out proper shipping arrangements. If you ever have a problem with any item I sell, please contact me and I will happily give you a refund, no questions asked. If you are someone who would rather leave NEGATIVE or even NEUTRAL feedback INSTEAD of asking simply for a REFUND, PLEASE do NOT buy from me. 8 Track Tapes are delicate and MAY play different from player to player and RECORD GRADING is always subject to interpretation. PLEASE just ask me for a refund if you are not happy with your purchase.

I normally DO NOT ship internationally. However, if you are interested in an item feel free to message me and we will try and figure something out. Thanks for looking!!!

Record grading :

Mint (M):  Perfection, no flaws, defects, marks or otherwise indications of being handled or played. Any scuffs, hairline scratches or other marks disqualify discs from this category. I do not use this grade, as even the act of inserting the disc or removing it from the paper sleeve may cause scuff marks on the vinyl.

Near Mint (NM):  This is highest grade assigned to opened, handled records. The vinyl is near flawless, bright and shiny. A very minor, barely visible scuff or two may be permitted, but no scratches. The disc should play with no audible noise. The label is bright, clean and unmarked.

Excellent (EX):  Disc plays really nice, but may have minor paper scuffs or other marks that do not interfere with the sound quality. There can possibly be a few hairline scratches but nothing that affects play. Vinyl is bright and shiny.

Very Good Plus (VG+):  Some visible surface wear, very minor scratches and scuffs, but minimal impact on the sound quality. Vinyl will still have good luster; labels may have minor imperfections (small labels or minor writing, etc.) but otherwise clean.

Very Good (VG):  Vinyl will have noticeable scratches or scuffs that cause minor surface noise, but do not overpower the music. Vinyl may appear somewhat dull and grayish. Labels may have small tears, tape marks, larger writing, etc. but still easily legible. There may be wear or deformation of the spindle hole.