Vintage 1964 Vinyl LP Record Introducing the Beatles Vee Jay Records Authentic Original Excellent Condition Vee Jay Plain Label 66321
$162.34 $249.75
Vintage 1964 Vinyl LP Record Introducing the Beatles Vee Jay Records Authentic Original Excellent Condition Vee Jay Plain Label. One of the most desired of all Beatles records, and also one of the most reproduced. This copy is NOT a reproduction, it is an original!! Mono Pressing, has the two column back cover with the songs Please Please Me and Ask Me Why. Original cover is in very good condition and includes the inner paper sleeve. Has seam wear top and bottom, a name on the rear cover and a small stain on the rear cover. Record is in excellent condition. Has some marks and the Record plays with some surface noise but no skips. Tracks are as follows
A1 I Saw Her Standing There
A2 Misery
A3 Anna
A4 Chains
A5 Boys
A6 Ask Me Why
B1 Please, Please Me
B2 Baby It's You
B3 Do You Want To Know A Secret?
B4 A Taste Of Honey
B5 There's A Place
B6 Twist And Shout
IMPORTANT NOTES ABOUT THIS COPY AND THIS RECORD IN GENERAL.....
If you are familiar with the record, please disregard the below as you already know it....if you are not familiar with the record, the below will help you to make sure you know what you are buying. We hope you buy a copy from us, but if not the below guide will help assure you are getting what you are paying for!!
This particular copy is an authentic pressing. It is what is called a song titles cover, which means it lists the song titles in two separate rows on the back cover. It is an authentic second version listing the songs Ask Me Why and Please Please Me on the rear. It is a MONO pressing, and the label has the Plain Vee Jay Logo. There are 37 known authentic variations of this record, and this is one of them!!
THE ALBUM IN GENERAL
There are numerous ways to tell if the copy you are looking at or have is authentic or not. Listed below are some of the best ways to tell.
Characteristics of a Counterfeit Cover:
1. If there is a brown border around the cover, it is a fake!
2. If the cover has a bright yellow tint and the word stereo on the upper left, it is a fake!
3. If George Harrison does not cast a shadow to his right, the cover is a fake!
4. If the cover has red, blue and or yellow dots, the cover is a fake!
5. If the cover quality is poor or grainy, or coloring seems off, it is a fake!
6. If the back cover print is blurry in any way, it is a fake!
7. Look at the song A Taste of Honey on the back cover..if there are printer defects in the H and or E, it is a fake!!
Characteristics of A Counterfeit Record:
1. If the title and artist are separated by the spindle hole, it is a fake. (i.e The Beatles above the hole and Introducing the Beatles below the center hole)
2. If the dead wax after the last track is over an inch wide, it is a fake!
3. If the label is all black and glossy, it is a fake!
4. If the label is the colorband design and is flat textured, it is a fake
5. If the colorband shows significant loss of color, it is a fake. (Especially in the green area)
There are other methods as well, but these are the most common and the most obvious. Of course, we guarantee every copy we sell as what we sell it as... if we sell it as authentic we guarantee it is. If we sell it as a copy/counterfeit/bootleg/unofficial/fake/whatever we also guarantee it is not an authentic copy!!
One other important note....We have listened to many non authentic copies, and most of them are very high quality and sound great. To me, I would rather have anything authentic over anything non authentic, but if you want a copy of this record and don't want to pay hundreds (or thousands) of dollars, an unofficial/non authentic version may be the way to go!
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Why Do We List All Records Individually, Instead of Using Quantity?
We get asked this alot, and the answer is quite simple. No two records are alike. Grading may be the same, but each cover and record is different. By listing each one individually with its own catalogue number, what you receive is exactly what you see pictured. This is especially important for cover condition. Some have hype stickers and shrink wrap, some have writing, etc. Be assured the record you receive will be the exact one in the picture. Using quantity instead of each record individually would save a ton of time, but we do it this way so that each buyer gets exactly what they are expecting!
Our Record Grading Scale M-NM
Our scale is similar, but not the same, as goldmine. We have used this scale for years and feel it most accurately represents the condition of the records.
Mint (Sealed)
Sealed In Shrink, Never Opened. Vinyl should be perfect
Mint (Not Sealed)
Vinyl.. Record will look as if it was never played. No scratches or blemishes of any sort. Very seldom used grade
Cover.. Cover will be nearly flawless, no writing, creases, damaged corners, etc. Very Seldom Used Grade
Near Mint
Vinyl...Record will be nearly flawless. No scratches, dings, scuffs, etc
Cover...Cover will look almost new. Maybe a tiny corner wear. No writing, creases, holes, dings, etc
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Our Record Grading Scale EX-VG
Excellent
Vinyl...Most of the records we sell are in this range. Vinyl may have a few light scuffs or scratches, but nothing that distracts from the sound quality when playing.
Cover... Covers will look great with no major damages, writing, etc.
Very Good
Vinyl... Record will have scuffs and scratches, but they will not affect the play quality. Record should play through with no skips or major pops. Label may have writing on it.
Cover...Cover will show normal handling wear for the age. May have a cut or writing somewhere on the front or back. May have a light water stain. Will not have paper loss or drawing.
Our Record Grading Scale G-P
Good
Vinyl...A Good record is in fact not really that good. Should play through but may have sound distortions, pops, etc.
Cover...A Good cover is in fact not really that good either! It can be torn, water damaged, have paper loss, heavy writing, etc. But you will still be able to see it!
Fair and Poor
These grades are really one in the same.... and neither is good. Please don't buy a poor or fair graded record and expect it to look good or sound good! It probably won't!! These should only be used for art projects, collection fillers until a better copy can be obtained, or if you just want that particular record and don't want to spend a ton of money!!
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