Description PARLOGRAM AUCTIONS presents... THE BEATLES - 'SGT. PEPPER'S LONELY HEARTS CLUB BAND' This fine 1st UK stereo pressing dates from initial June 1967 release on the black & yellow Parlophone label: PCS 7027 Both labels include the 'Sold in UK...' text & 'The Gramophone Co. Ltd...' worded rims. A 'KT' purchase tax code is present in the centre of the side 1 label. Matrices: YEX 637-1 & YEX 638-1 Stamper codes: 2/RH & 2/RT Vinyl weight: 139g House in a fully laminated 'Garrod & Lofthouse' printed, inner-flipover, stereo gatefold cover. 100% complete with original red & white 'flame' design inner-sleeve & unused cut-out sheet. CONDITION DISC Labels: MINT - A really clean and unworn set with just a single faint spindle trail around each unworn centre hole. Even a trace of the silver centre hole marker remains on label 1. Visual: EXCELLENT + Super-clean, deep-gloss playing surfaces which are unmarked and 'as new' in strong daylight, showing just some harmless wispy paper hairlines beneath halogen light. Audio: EXCELLENT + Played once or twice at most, every track on this top sounding copy plays superbly. The silent side 1 run-in blends seamlessly into the opening track and from then on until the final piano chord, the sound is warm & clear with no clicks, pops or other such distractions. Our play-check detected a hint of background on 'She's Leaving Home' but apart from that, it is flawless. Cover: EXCELLENT + A very strong & clean example which retains a sparkling high-gloss laminate all-round with just a single 'thumbnail' front & rear. There is a little wear to the lower right corner and front opening but no other noticeable signs of wear. Both panels inside are flawless with no wear to either flipover. All seams are smooth & unstressed and the spine is fully laminated & worded. Inner-sleeve: EXCELLENT + Clean & flat with a little creasing along the lower edge, but no writing, tears or seam splits. Cut-out Sheet: MINT This LP will be packed in professional packaging to make sure it reaches you in the same condition it leaves us. The item is located in and will be shipped (customs-free within the EU) from AUSTRIA via insured trackable airmail Buyers located outside the EU are responsible for customs fees/charges levied by their own country of residence We grade strictly & conservatively in strong daylight & directly beneath a halogen light to UK 'RECORD COLLECTOR' standards We listen to every record we sell in its entirety & all images in this listing have been taken by ourselves and are of the actual item for sale If you would like to get the best price for your rare vinyl, contact us for details about how we can help. All text & images © parlogramauctions.com 2020