Secondhand Record For Sale. Item : This isnt rare or scarce, its a one of a kind. The record is supposed to be a double A side single, Strawberry Fields Forever (A) and Penny Lane (AA). Its a psych record by The Beatles, so its very important. What we have here, at first glance, is a manufacturing defect I guess? , since its labeled Penny Lane on both sides there is no Strawberry Fields Forever label on this record and there never was. This is the first irony the double A side single looks to be a double AA side single! Ok, so the second irony is that its supposed to be Strawberry Fields Forever — Not Strawberry Fields NEVER! I guess it was made in Scranton on the Penny Lane aisle where the customer wasnt going to get the full bang for their buck. Wheres my Strawberry label, dammit? Its interesting since this was an error from the start the correct time isnt 3:00 its 2:57. As if these errors werent enough, here we have an unheard of matrix in the runout/deadwax. Discogs only lists: Matrix / Runout (Runout A): 45-X-45870-G4 11, Matrix / Runout (Runout AA): 45-X-45871-F5 #2. Matrix / Runout (Variant runout A): 45-X-45870-F3 #6, Matrix / Runout (Variant runout AA): 45-X-45871-G6 #3. But, on this record, we have matrix numbers ending in 870 F3 and 871 G6 #4. Its good enough thats its an unheard of VARIANT, but wouldnt that be cool if it was a different mix or something? In any case, I know this was pressed in Scanton because it has the triangle in the runout with the IAM in the triangle. In sum, we have a triple whammy here an error record to begin with (they corrected the time on the second pressings), an (at least) manufacturing error with no Strawberry Fields label, and a matrix number which is unknown (this makes the record itself a true variant). I have a lot of Beatles records. Usually, the kid that owned it wrote his/her name all over it this is nice example because its writing free and never cleaned or anything. It has some minor looking scratches/scuffs but looks rarely played and has really beautiful gloss. A one of a kind wouldnt matter much if it was a Perry Como or Johhny Mathis record, but this is The Beatles, folks, and this 45 is one for the books. From Wiki-pedia: “Strawberry Fields Forever” is one of the defining works of the psychedelic rock genre. Too bad it wasnt defined on this record What happened, Scranton? Record will be carefully/responsibly packed. Please see my listings for other desirable titles! If youre an exception, all you need to do is let me know and hopefully we can work together! Condition : Records may not function as intended per surface noise, defective playback due to manufacturing defect or scratches, etc. Most records are in scratched condition. See Goldmine Record Album Price Guide, 5th Edition, page 17: Its estimated that no more than 2 to 4 percent of all records remaining from the 1950s and 1960s are truly Near Mint (and the next grade down from Near Mint is VG+, where light scratches are present). It amazes me that the world of record collecting doesnt have an official grading company such as in the comic book field (they have CGC), the coin collecting realm (they have PCGS), etc. Until an official 3rd party industry expert comes along, record grading remains subjective and opinions vary due to parties differences in audio equipment, etc. If you have any questions, need more info, or want to set up a Preview appointment, please feel welcome to message me and I’ll respond in a timely manner. Thanks for your interest, Chris. The item “The Beatles 45 Record Same Label Both Sides Wrong Time Unheard Of Matrix Number” is in sale since Saturday, April 8, 2017. This item is in the category “Music\Records”. The seller is “cadmium24″ and is located in Pitman, New Jersey. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Genre: Rock
- Record Size: 7″
- Duration: Single
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Record Label: Capitol
- Special Attributes: 1st Edition
- Speed: 45RPM
- Artist: The Beatles
- Release Year: 1967
- Style: British Invasion