THE BEATLES & BEATLES-RELATED ARTISTS ETC ~ 6 x 7" 45 Lot

Six 7" 45rpm singles, it's not rocket science when it comes to the Beatles, each of these 45's has a strong connection to the Beatles at some point, so here they are offering the chance to bump up the collection and check half a dozen off the wish list...$27.95, shipping included.

Various pictures uploaded, as many I could, front and rear, discs - apologies for the tripod reflection - and a view of the label details.

Use the 'Scroll Over' feature for meticulous scrutiny of the condition of the items.

Specific details for each are given below, but the following notes apply to both...

- All are graded VG.

- There are the usual minor hairline surface marks that any 45's of this vintage would accumulate over the passage of time.

- There is a bit of isolated, low-level and generally non-intrusive surface noise common to any used vinyl of this vintage, and shouldn't spoil your authentic listening experience! Some have more than others, the gradings and description should make clear.

- The labels have light scuffing. Some have a small ink notation, previous owner name etc. See picture close ups.

Please read the record grading guide below and familiarize yourself with the grades used. Goldmine standards adhered to, plus full description in all aspects.

I strive to grade fairly, and have never sold a record without listening to it first.

Visual grading is not an option at all.

First up...and in no particular order...

The Beatles with Billy Preston - Get Back / Don't Let Me Down

Vinyl grading - VG

Released on - Apple

  • 1969

Catalog number - 2490

US issue.

Produced by - Uncredited.

Duration - Approx. 3 mins each side.

Matrix numbers -

  • Side One - S 45 46843 X4
  • Side Two - S 45 46844 X2

This 54 year old 7" 45 I have graded as being in Very Good condition, see Grading notes, below. Both sides play through with no jumping, skipping or any other major audio horrors.

There are the usual minor hairline surface marks that any 45 of this vintage would accumulate over the passage of time, with, as noted, light, non-intrusive surface noise as per age and grading.

Tracklisting -

- See close up pictures of label details

next up...

Ringo Starr - Photograph / Down and Out

Vinyl grading - VG

Released on - Apple

  • 1973

Catalog number - 1865

US issue.

Produced by - Richard Perry

Duration - 3:59 & 3:01

Matrix numbers -

  • Side One - RE S45X 48147
  • Side Two - S45 X48148-22

This 50 year old 7" 45 I have graded as being in Very Good condition, see Grading notes, below. Both sides play through with no jumping, skipping or any other major audio horrors.

There are the usual minor hairline surface marks that any 45 of this vintage would accumulate over the passage of time, with, as noted, light, non-intrusive surface noise as per age and grading.

Tracklisting -

- See close up pictures of label details

next up...

Wings - Hi, Hi, Hi  / C Moon

Vinyl grading - Good+

Released on - Apple

  • 1972

Catalog number - 1857

US issue.

Produced by - Paul McCartney

Duration - 3:10 & 4:33

Matrix numbers -

  • Side One - S45 47953 F5
  • Side Two - S45 47954 F5

This 50 year old 7" 45 I have graded as being in Very Good condition, see Grading notes, below. Both sides play through with no jumping, skipping or any other major audio horrors.

There are the usual minor hairline surface marks that any 45 of this vintage would accumulate over the passage of time, with, as noted, light, non-intrusive surface noise as per age and grading.

Tracklisting -

- See close up pictures of label details

next up...

John Lennon Plastic Ono Band - Imagine / It's So Hard

Vinyl grading - Very Good

Released on - Capitol

  • 1980

Catalog number - 1840

US issue.

Produced by - John and Yoko and Phil Spector

Duration - 2:59 & 2:22

Matrix numbers -

  • Side One - S45 47582 H11
  • Side Two - S45 47579 G10

This 43 year old 7" 45 I have graded as being in Very Good condition, see Grading notes, below. Both sides play through with no jumping, skipping or any other major audio horrors.

There are the usual minor hairline surface marks that any 45 of this vintage would accumulate over the passage of time, with, as noted, light, non-intrusive surface noise as per age and grading.

Tracklisting -

- See close up pictures of label details

next up...

The Beatles - Strawberry Fields Forever / Penny Lane

Vinyl grading - Very Good

Released on - Capitol

  • 1967

Catalog number - 5810

US issue.

Produced by - George Martin

Duration - 4:05 & 3:00

Matrix numbers -

  • Side One - 45 X 45870 G4
  • Side Two - 45 X 45871 G6

This 56 year old 7" 45 I have graded as being in Very Good condition, see Grading notes, below. Both sides play through with no jumping, skipping or any other major audio horrors.

There are the usual minor hairline surface marks that any 45 of this vintage would accumulate over the passage of time, with, as noted, light, non-intrusive surface noise as per age and grading.

Tracklisting -

- See close up pictures of label details

next up...

Mary Hopkin - Goodbye / Sparrow

Vinyl grading - VG

Released on - Apple

  • 1969

Catalog number - 1806

US issue.

Produced by - Paul McCartney

Duration - 3:10 & 2:23

Matrix numbers -

  • Side One - S 45 46805 A1
  • Side Two - S 45 46806 W1

This 54 year old 7" 45 I have graded as being in Very Good condition, see Grading notes, below. Both sides play through with no jumping, skipping or any other major audio horrors.

There are the usual surface marks that any 45 of this vintage would accumulate over the passage of time, with, as noted, light, non-intrusive surface noise as per age and grading.

Tracklisting -

- See close up pictures of label details

Any questions, email and I'll help if I can.

Thanks for looking!

:o)

Used, not abused...

...Buy-it-Now, $27.95, shipping included.

Postage - USA - Free Shipping...nice!

Overseas orders welcome, not free shipping, though...

Records are posted in dedicated record mailing boxes with 2 corrugated cardboard stiffeners.

GRADING GUIDE. (Goldmine Standard)

* Gradings range between - for example - VG, VG+ and VG++. In some cases, for example again, VG- may be used.

MINT (M) Absolutely perfect in every way. Often rumored but rarely seen, and if it is not just out of the pressing plant it is unlikely that, personally, I would ever use this grading.

NEAR MINT (NM OR M-) A good description of a NM record is ?it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time.? In other words, it?s nearly perfect. NM records are shiny, with no visible defects. Writing, stickers or other markings cannot appear on the label, nor can any ?spindle marks? from someone trying to blindly put the record on the turntable. Major factory defects will be absent. If played, it will do so with no surface noise. NM covers are free of creases, ring wear and seam splits of any kind.

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+), VERY GOOD++ or EXCELLENT (E) A good description of a VG+ record is ?except for a couple minor things, this would be Near Mint.? VG+ records may show some slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are OK. Minor signs of handling are OK, too, such as telltale marks around the center hole, but repeated playing has not misshapen the hole. There may be some very light ring wear or discoloration, but it should be barely noticeable.VG+ covers should have only minor wear. A VG+ cover might have some very minor seam wear or a split (less than one inch long) at the bottom, the most vulnerable location. Also, a VG+ cover may have some defacing, such as a cut-out marking. VG++ is a step up from VG+ generally.

VERY GOOD(VG) Many of the imperfections found on a VG+ record are more obvious on a VG record. VG records lack most of the original gloss found on factory-fresh records. Groove wear is evident on sight, as are light scratches deep enough to feel with a fingernail. When played, a VG record has surface noise, and some scratches may be audible. Minor writing, tape or a sticker can detract from the label. They remain a fine listening experience, just not the same as if it were in better shape.VG covers will have many signs of human handling. Ring wear in the middle or along the edges of the cover where the edge of a record would reside, is obvious, though not overwhelming. Some more creases might be visible. Seam splitting will be more obvious; it may appear on all three sides, though it won?t be obvious upon looking. A small pen or ink mark, or an original price sticker may be noticeable.

GOOD (G), GOOD PLUS (G+) or VERY GOOD MINUS (VG?) Good does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, so it can serve as filler until something better comes along. But it has significant surface noise and groove wear, and the label is worn, with significant ring wear, heavy writing, or obvious surface damage to the label. A Good to VG? cover has ring wear, has seam splits obvious on sight and may have even heavier writing.

POOR (P) and FAIR (F) POOR (P) and FAIR (F) Records that have obvious damage, they are cracked, impossibly warped, or skip and/or repeat when an attempt is made to play them.