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General Information

Artist: The Beatles 

Title: Beatles For Sale 

Label: Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab (MFSL) 

Catalog number: MFSL 1-104 

Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Test Pressing 

Year: 1987 

Country: USA 

Edition: First MFSL Edition

Genre: Rock

Description

"Beatles For Sale" is the fourth studio album by the legendary English rock band The Beatles, originally released in late 1964. This specific edition is a prestigious release from Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab (MFSL) as part of their "Original Master Recording" series. MFSL is renowned for its "Half-Speed Mastering" process, where the original master tapes are played back at half speed while the disc is cut, resulting in unparalleled sonic clarity and frequency response. This particular copy is a rare Test Pressing, an essential artifact that represents the final quality check before the commercial production run.

Condition

Vinyl: Presumed MINT (unplayed) 

Cover: Factory-sealed, never opened

Notes for collectors

This is a "holy grail" item for any serious Beatles or audiophile collector: an authentic MFSL Test Pressing for catalog number 1-104. Test pressings are produced in extremely limited quantities (often fewer than 10-20 copies) to ensure the stampers meet the high standards of the label. The handwritten note "140 grams" on the white sleeve highlights the specific vinyl weight chosen for this high-fidelity release, designed to minimize resonance and maximize playback stability. As a pre-production copy, it features the classic plain white sleeve and labels, making it a unique and highly sought-after piece of music history.

If you take a closer look at the original baggy sleeve, you’ll see it has a stitched seam that allows the buyer to open it neatly for listening after purchase. All MFSL releases have this kind of baggy sleeve structure. You can compare it with the MFSL Beatles releases online

Matrix/Labels

Matrix: MFSL-1-104-A / MFSL-1-104-B 

Labels: Plain white labels (Test Pressing style)

Number of items: 1 - Mint & Sealed (M&S)

Beatles - Beatles For Sale - Vinyl record - Test pressing - 1987

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