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This is a 1969 UK pressing with one EMI logo box on the labels and the very rare flip-back cover used for both the mono and stereo pressings, but which also still says 'This is a mono recording'. This error was quickly spotted and so these covers are quite hard to find.
Description
Disc: The
vinyl looks great and has retained its original sheen with very little to see. I
have played the whole record and it sounds great with no major issues. There was some slight background noise in the run-ins/out, fades, silent grooves, segues and intros and the occasional random click, but apart from seven small clicks in the third verse of 'A Day in
the Life' I didn't hear any repetitive clicks. On side two there was some minor background noise in 'Within You Without You' and 'When I'm Sixty Four' and a bit of light crackle in the long fade to 'A Day in the Life', but there was nothing loud or intrusive anywhere and the whole record was a pleasure to listen to. I would play-grade side one around Excellent (Ex) and side two just under, so a SAFE Excellent Minus (Ex-).
Labels: No tears, stickers, writing etc, just spindle marking.
Cover: The rare cover has no seam splits, tears, writing, stickers etc, just some normal signs of age or use, including minor creases, wear at the edges, spine and corners etc, but no significant issues. Please look at the photos.
Cutouts: Nothing significant anywhere.
Detracting features not covered above: None.
All photographs are of the actual item for sale. Please ask any questions before you bid or buy.
Where gradings are given these are based on the UK Record Collector grading system (see below) and are visual gradings only, unless the listing specifically states that it is a play-grading.
I use the UK RECORD COLLECTOR GRADING SYSTEM. This grading system differs from some other grading systems, in particular the Goldmine grading system. Please make sure that you are familiar with the UK record collector grading system before you bid.
Mint: The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition. Records advertised as Sealed or Unplayed should be Mint.
Excellent: The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and/or creasing.
Very Good: The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable.
Good: The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discoloration, etc.
Fair: The record is still just playable but has not been cared for properly and displays considerable surface noise; it may even jump. The cover and contents will be torn, stained and/or defaced.
Poor: The record will not play properly due to scratches, bad surface noise, etc. The cover and contents will be badly damaged or partly missing.
Bad: The record is unplayable or might even be broken, and is only of use as a collection-filler.
Plus (+) or Minus (-) are added where items fall between gradings. I only ever use one plus or minus.
P&P costs as follows:
UK:
First LP or 12" record = £4.95, each additional item no extra P&P charge.
First 7" record = £3.95, each additional item no extra P&P charge.
Europe:
First LP or 12" record = £14.95, each additional item = an extra £2.20 P&P charge.
First 7" record = £11.95, each additional item = an extra £1.00 P&P charge.
Rest of the world:
First LP or 12" record = £24.95, each additional item = an extra £2.20 P&P charge.
First 7" record = £14.95, each additional item = an extra £1.00 P&P charge.