USA Apple label pressing of the 1966 11-track stereo vinyl LP. Pasted picture sleeve with 'Mfd. By Apple Records Inc' text on the unsliced side of the label & without 'Mastered By Capitol' in the run off area, dating this copy between 1971 & 1973 in general; however the matrix numbers show that is closer to 1971. On APPLE RECORDS label. Catalogue No: ST 2576. Matrix numbers: ST-1-2576-H21 —◁ / ST-2-2576-F19 #2 —◁.
Condition:
Record: EX+/M- (visually grading).
Cover: VG Handling/storage wear and yellowish stains because of aging, as shown on picture 1. No splits, tears, cut-out marks, stickers or writing.
I grade the records visually but strictly. Gradings are according to UK Record Collector's magazine grading system. The standard condition categories and a description of what each ones means are listed below. Please take a look.
MINT (M): The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or detorioration in sound quality. The cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition.
EXCELLENT (EX): 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 (VG): 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 (G): 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.
