The Beatles "Abbey Road" - Apple SO-383 - Jacksonville Pressing Plant - Good (G)

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The BEATLES "ABBEY ROAD" - STEREO - APPLE SO-383
- Good (G) Condition.
.
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They say a picture is worth one thousand words...but some pictures don't tell the whole story, so please read my item description & condition below as well as my terms of sale.
ITEM DESCRIPTION & CONDITION:
Abbey Road
is the eleventh (11th) studio album by the English
rock
band
the Beatles
released
in the United States and Canada.
This copy is an early U.S. release from the Jacksonville pressing plant in October of 1969
.
I will
describe many key components of the item so that you, the buyer,
can determine its age, condition and value for yourself.
The item condition and the identifiable
characteristics are as follows
:
1) The vinyl disc itself, SO-383, shows signs of frequent play, having scuff marks, scratches, numerous
fingerprints, as well other noticeable signs of wear.
The labels show only a minimal number of spindle marks, no other visible signs of wear
. I
have no way of play testing this item so I cannot comment with any degree of certainty on the sound quality...see photos.
First US pressing with track B-11 'Her Majesty' not listed on either the cover or on the label.
Right center crosswalk stripe has a square metal street access lid that bleeds off the bottom of the album cover (it is erased in later versions).
Matrix / Runout (Label A): SO1-383
Matrix / Runout (Label B): SO2-383
Matrix/Runout/Dead Wax (etching/stamping: Side 1 (A)): SW1 383 F11 #2 O
Matrix/Runout/Dead Wax (etching/stamping: Side 2 (B)): SW2 383 F39 #2 O
Any/all other identifiable label characteristics can be seen in photos.
2)
The Album Cover/Jacket itself, has had the original shrink wrap removed.
Each of the four corners have a bump/bend and crease from improper handling.
The front and rear covers show signs of wear or discoloration where the once vibrant colors appear to have been rubbed away or faded. Also several small creases and ring wear is
noticeable
on both sides of the cover. However, no tears in the spine and no seam splits...se
e photos.
SO-383 on spine and upper right of rear cover
Square metal "grate" visible on crosswalk on front cover
The song "Her Majesty" not listed on rear cover play list
3)
The inner protective sleeve, assumed to be the original, is a generic white sleeve.
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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