Description THE BEATLESSGT PEPPERS LONELY HEARTS CLUB BAND - UK MONO 1ST PRESS LP Catalogue Number: PMC 7027 Matrix Number:Side 1: XEX 637-1Side 2: XEX 638-1 StampersSide 1: 6 GOGSide 2: 7 GHM Condition Vinyl- Excellent Vinyl has a lovely sheen. Side 1 has one non-feelable line across tracks 2 & 3, otherwise just light hairlines and wispy sleeve removal lines to both sides, in bright light. Audio – Very Good+ Audio is clean and bright. There is background noise and crackle throughout, more obvious to run in/run off and between tracks. Plays through the line on Side 1 with no problems. Side 2 has a little more and a couple of light pops on Good Morning, Good Morning. This may be due to dirt and the record may benefit from a professional clean. No skips or jumps. Still a lovely listen through this classic album. Labels– Excellent+ Labels are in beautiful condition, Both sides show some spindle trails. No stickers, tears or writing. Rim text starts "the Gramophone company.." Has the "Sold in the UK…" text across the centre. KT stamp to centre of Side 1. Sleeve– Very Good The Garrod & Lofthouse sleeve is in decent condition. There are a number of creases (more to the spine edge) with a number thumbnails towards the opening edge to both sides of the laminated cover. Spine has a little damage to corners and some cracking but is still fully readable. There is a small split to the top of the opening on the front cover. A larger split to the bottom of the opening on the rear cover. The inner gatefold cover is in nice condition with clean external flipbacks. Some light creasing to the spine. Inner Sleeve– Very Good Original ‘fool’ Patents Applied For sleeve is in nice condition. Some very minor creasing, a couple of small tears to opening edge. There is also some staining to the sleeve (appears to be water damage – a little rippling as a result). The sleeve shows some age discolouration. There is a large split to bottom edge and smaller split to one edge. Cut Out Sheet – Excellent The cardboard sheet is in great condition. A couple of light creases towards the right side corners. Some light storage wear to each corners. Record will be removed from sleeve for posting. I will always obtain proof of posting. Postage UK 1ST Class Signed - £4.50Europe - International Signed - £10.00Worldwide - International Signed - £16.50