The Beatles - Help! Japanese Press Translucant Red Vinyl

Artist: The Beatles
Title: Help!
Label: Apple Records / Toshiba Musical Industries
Catalogue Number: OP-7387
Country: Japan
Original Release Year: 1965
Pressing Year: Early 1970s Japanese Pressing
Format: Vinyl LP
Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

Help! is the fifth studio album by The Beatles and the soundtrack to the band's 1965 feature film of the same name. The album captures the group during a pivotal period in their development, blending infectious pop melodies with increasingly sophisticated songwriting. Highlights include "Help!", "Ticket To Ride", "You've Got To Hide Your Love Away" and "Yesterday", one of the most covered songs in popular music history.

Pressing Notes

Japanese Apple Records pressing issued by Toshiba Musical Industries under catalogue number OP-7387. This copy is pressed on Toshiba's highly desirable translucent red "Everclean" vinyl, a feature highly sought after by Beatles collectors. Japanese pressings from this era are renowned for their exceptional manufacturing standards, quiet surfaces and superb audio quality. Copies retaining original inserts and obi strips are particularly collectible.

Track Listing

Side A

Help!
The Night Before
You've Got To Hide Your Love Away
I Need You
Another Girl
You're Going To Lose That Girl
Ticket To Ride

Side B

Act Naturally
It's Only Love
You Like Me Too Much
Tell Me What You See
I've Just Seen A Face
Yesterday
Dizzy Miss Lizzy
Matrix / Runout

Side A: OP-7387 A
Side B: OP-7387 B

Additional Information
Japanese Apple Records pressing
Manufactured by Toshiba Musical Industries
Translucent red "Everclean" vinyl
Stereo pressing
Features "Help!", "Ticket To Ride" and "Yesterday"
Japanese lyric insert (where included)
Highly regarded Japanese mastering and pressing quality
Condition

Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)
Record: Very Good Plus (VG+)
Inner Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Rockabuy Records Grading Guide

Near Mint (NM)

Virtually flawless condition. Played only a handful of times with no visible marks or signs of wear.

Excellent (EX)

Lightly played and very well cared for. May show minimal signs of handling or faint sleeve removal marks, but no scratches affecting appearance or playback.

Very Good (VG)

Noticeable surface marks and signs of use, though the record still plays well throughout.

Good (G)

Visible wear, marks, or scratches present. Playback remains acceptable, although some surface noise may be noticeable.

Poor / Fair (P/F)

Heavy wear and significant scratches. Record will still play but sound quality may be affected.

Shipping

All records are visually inspected and conservatively graded for both sleeve and vinyl condition. As these are pre-owned records, occasional light surface noise may be present as part of the listening experience.

All orders are shipped via Tracked 24 delivery service using professional record mailers and protective stiffeners to ensure safe arrival.