The Beatles "The Beatles / 1962-1966" - EMI/Capitol SKBO-3403 - Very Good (VG)

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"The BEATLES
/
1962–1966
" - STEREO - 1976 EMI/Capitol reissue - SKBO-3403
- Very Good (VG) Condition.
.
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1962–1966
(also known as the "
Red Album
") is a
compilation album
of hit songs by the English rock band
the Beatles
, spanning the years indicated in the title. Originally r
eleased with its counterpart 1967–1970 (the "Blue Album") in 1973, the double LP peaked at number 3 in the United Kingdom. In the United States, it topped the Cash Box albums chart and peaked at number 3 on the Billboard Top LPs & Tape chart while 1967–1970 reached the top spot. As with 1967–1970, this compilation was created by Apple and EMI/Capitol Records in response to a bootleg collection titled Alpha Omega, which had been sold on television the previous year. Print advertising for the two records made a point of declaring them as "the only authorized collection of the Beatles".
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ITEM DESCRIPTION & CONDITION:
I will
describe many key components of the item, to the best of my ability so that you, the potential buyer
can determine its age, condition and value for yourself.
The item condition and the identifiable
characteristics are as follows
:
1) Record 1: The vinyl disc itself shows little to no signs of playing time, having no scuff marks, no scratches, a few
fingerprints, but otherwise no noticeable signs of wear.
The labels show a few spindle marks and wear around the spindle hole otherwise no visible signs of wear
. Side 1 (Label A) is printed off-center. Record 2:
The vinyl disc itself shows little to no signs of playing time, having no scuff marks, a few fingerprints, it does have one scratch through the dead wax at the 3 o'clock position, otherwise no noticeable signs of wear. The labels show a few spindle marks and wear around the spindle hole otherwise no visible signs of wear. Side 3 (Label C) is printed off-center. Please note:
I
have no way of play testing this item so I cannot comment with any degree of certainty on the sound quality...please see photos.
Label Number: Side 1 (Label A): SKBO-3403 (SKBO-3403-1) Record 1
Label Number: Side 2 (Label B):
SKBO-3403 (SKBO-3403-2) Record 1
Label Number: Side 3 (Label C): SKBO-3403 (SKBO-3403-3) Record 2
Label Number: Side 4 (Label D): SKBO-3403 (SKBO-3403-4) Record 2
Matrix/Runout/Dead Wax (etching/stamping: Side 1 (A)):
SKBO-1-3403 Z5 #9  STERLING LH  0
Matrix/Runout/Dead Wax (etching/stamping: Side 2 (B)):
SKBO-2-3403 J-37  SKBO 2-3403 J-37 #6  MASTERED BY CAPITOL  JAY ⊗  0
Matrix/Runout/Dead Wax (etching/stamping: Side 3 (C)):
SKBO-3-3403 H-34 #5  MASTERED BY CAPITOL  JAY  0
Matrix/Runout/Dead Wax (etching/stamping: Side 4 (D)):
SKBO-4-3403 G45 #1 ⊗  MASTERED BY CAPITOL  0  (includes
etchings, before and after MASTERED BY CAPITOL, that are not legible and appear the be backward characters and scribbling.)
Red Capitol labels with white text,
Capitol in pink.
Rights Society: BMI
This is a Jacksonville reissue with "0" stamped in the dead wax.
Any/all other identifiable label characteristics can be seen in photos.
2)
The Album Cover/Jacket itself, the original full "gatefold" cover, has had the protective shrink wrap removed. Each of the corners are relatively square, each having minor fuzzing or flaking, and each having a minor bump/bend from improper handling. The front and rear covers, as well as the inside panels of the gatefold, show minor signs of wear including a couple small creases, ring wear on front and rear panels, and the outer edges all around have spots where the red color appears to be slightly faded and/or rubbed away. The spine does have one circular dark spot of unknown origin. However, no tears in the spine, gatefold crease and no seam splits...please see photos.
Capitol "C" logo at top and bottom of jacket back.
EMI logo on jacket back.
Apple copyright inside gatefold.
Price Code on spine: (1098)
Any/all other identifiable label characteristics can be seen in photos.
3)
The original "red lyric/credit
" inner protective sleeves w/black text, numbered SKBO 3403A and SKBO 3403B, are included. All seams are intact, no seam splits or tears. Both sleeves do however have a few wrinkles and some ring wear.
Source for release date and label details: Price Guide For the Beatles American Records, 6th Edition - Perry Cox and Frank Daniels.
TERMS OF SALE:
SHIPPING & HANDLING:
I only ship to the continental USA, I do
NOT
ship International. By default, I ship all items via United States Postal Service Media Mail within 72 hours of auction end. However, since USPS Media Mail is consistently taking longer than estimated and is subject to inspection which can further delay delivery I now offer expedited shipping via USPS Priority Mail. Your shipping cost is calculated based on the item(s) weight (including package and any packing materials used) and your proximity to my location. I add .50 to shipping charges as a handling fee to cover the cost of a brand new and previously unused LP mailer and corrugated filler pads. Combined shipping may be available but, only if pre-approved by seller prior to auction end.
PACKAGING:
1) Opened record albums; The vinyl record disc itself is removed from the album cover/jacket to prevent damaging the cover during shipment. If the item includes a specialized or custom inner sleeve, the vinyl record disc is removed from the original inner sleeve and placed in a generic inner sleeve. The album cover, the vinyl record disc and any/all inserts will be placed in a top-load style plastic sleeve which is placed in a pre-formed corrugated mailer along with any necessary packing material for shipment.
2) Unopened (sealed) record albums; Sealed items will remain unopened and are placed in a top-load style plastic sleeve which is placed in a pre-formed corrugated mailer along with any necessary packing material for shipment.
PAYMENT:
I only accept payment through eBAY!  Any/all payments must be completed within 72 hours of auction end unless other arrangements have been agreed to by both the purchaser and the seller. Immediate payment due if and when using the Buy-It-Now option.
RETURNS:
I do
NOT
accept returns for any reason whatsoever.  I use my best judgment when grading items and I describe items to the best of my knowledge and ability keeping in mind that I am not a professional grader or collector.  I post fully descriptive photos when listing an item and additional photos are always available upon request. If you can accept and abide by these terms feel free to bid with confidence. If you cannot accept and abide by these terms please do
NOT
bid...Thanks!
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