The Beatles: The Collection - MFSL Box Set in Near Mint Condition Overall

The Beatles: The Collection - MFSL Box Set in Near Mint Condition Overall

Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab Stereo Box Set Serial Number 5601

This low production serial number, limited edition set is very lightly used with only a few complete plays logged on each LP.  The box set is in excellent condition and most of the LPs would easily and conservatively be rated as mint minus due to the fact that the set is no longer sealed and they appear and play without flaw. 
Most albums show no signs of wear unless indicated in the list below.  When grading LPs, I am using the Goldmine standards and the book sits on my desk for reference.  When an album is graded mint minus has no visible flaws.  VG++ may have one hair-line scratch from inserting the LP into the sleeve or similar extremely minor visual flaw that does not affect play.  An album graded VG+ has a few hair-line scratches from insert into the sleeve and does not affect play.  None of these LPs are abused and none of them have any issues that affect play. 
This item is from my personal collection and as such, the LPs have been played on my SME 30/2 turntable using a Graham Phantom II arm and a Clearaudio Goldfinger cartridge.  This is a very clean set and  each LP is flat and plays perfectly.  There is little to no surface noise from these Japaneese pressings and typically only very minor surface noise is apparent in the silence between tracks.
Additionally, before sale, each LP has been cleaned on a Keith Monk's Ruby record cleaning machine using MoFi Super Record Wash, demagnitized using a Furutech DeMag LP Demagnetizer, treated with a Furutech DeStat, and placed in a new MoFi anti-static sleeve.  The original MoFi record sleeves will be packed along with the new sleeves should the buyer wish to keep the set absolutely original however, I have used new, uncontaminated sleeves to insert the newly cleaned LPs into and the new owner should continue to use these. Each record cover has been fitted with a 6 mil plastic protector, custom trimmed to fit the box, for additional LP protection.
The box is in very good condition save for a small dent in the upper left, rear corner.  It is noted in the photographs.  The hinges and latch mechanism are in fine shape showing little to no wear and the brass has a nice patina.  If desired, the buyer can use Brasso or a similar polishing compound to restore the original luster. There is a black pen mark approximately one and a quarter inches long on the top of the black box.  It's black on black so it is not visually significant.  There are a few minor scrapes on the box that are difficult to detect and have most likely been aquired through moving the box set itself to and from the shelf.
The included booklet is in very fine condition with all reproduced covers in outstanding shape.  Only the slightest wear to the front and back of the outer paper sleeve indicates that it has been read. The printed pages are flawless.  The centre page in the booklet has come loose from the booklet however it is not torn or ripped. The certificate of authenticity is also of course included as part of the booklet and is in perfect condition.  The original warranty card is included but has some wrinkling from being in the container.
These Mobile Fidelity Sound Labs Vinyl Records were assembled and produced with the utmost care.
Features Include:
 • Purest Virgin Vinyl and yes, you can see through it!  • JVC Half-Speed Mastered  • Mastered with the Ortofon Cutting System in Japan  • Mastered from the Original Session Tapes  • Finest Lacquers that improve sonically with use  • Special static-free, dust-free inner sleeve  • Heavy-duty packaging  • Extraordinary attention to detail in all areas  • Comes with Certificate of Authenticity #5601  • Includes Booklet, Liner Notes, Photos, and Artwork
"The Beatles: The Collection is a vinyl box set of every Beatles album remastered at half speed from the original stereo master recordings, except for Magical Mystery Tour which was mastered from Capitol Records' sub-masters with the last three tracks in re-channeled stereo. Each album was pressed on virgin vinyl by the Victor Company of Japan ensuring the best sound quality possible. The album covers were replaced with photographs of tape boxes and log sheet. The original album covers were included in a booklet which also featured a certificate of authenticity as this was a limited edition collection. Missing from this collection was all of the Beatles' singles that did not appear on their original UK albums." 

"Released with much anticipation in early October 1982, The Collection was lauded by critics and fans worldwide for the superb sound, and sold-out completely within the first year. MFSL repressed a second run of the Beatles Box Set for a total production run of 25,000 over the next two years or until October 1985. Today, The Collection fetches up to $2,000.00 for a mint condition set on online auctions." 

Albums include the following titles:

01. Please Please Me - MFSL1-101 (1 VG+, 2 VG++)
02. With The Beatles - MFSL1-102 (1 NM, 2 NM)
03. A Hard Day's Night - MFSL1-103 (1 NM, 2 NM)
04. Beatles For Sale - MFSL1-104 (1 NM, 2 VG++)
05. Help! - MFSL1-105 (1 VG++, 2 NM)
06. Rubber Soul - MFSL1-106 (1 NM, 2 NM)
07. Revolver - MFSL1-107 (1 NM, 2 NM)
08. Sgt. Pepper's - MFSL1-100 (1 NM, 2 VG++)
09. The Beatles - MFSL2-072 AB (1 NM, 2 NM) 10. The Beatles - MFSL2-072 CD (1 NM, 2NM) 11. Yellow Submarine - MFSL1-108 (1 VG++, 2 NM) 12. Abbey Road - MFSL1-023 (1 NM, 2 NM) 13. Let It Be - MFSL1-109 (1 NM, 2 NM) 14. Magical Mystery Tour - MFSL1-047 (1 NM, 2 NM) 15. Geo-Disk

General Information

Item will be packaged using a double walled LP box set mailer that has been lined with styrofoam.  This should ensure that the item will arrive in perfect condition.

Shipping is via Canada Post or UPS services although if you prefer FedEx or another shipper I will be happy to work with you.  All shipping costs are charged without any mark-up or additional fees.  No handling charges are applied.  The item will ship within one business day of payment received.

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