Beatles - Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band (Japan) - ULTRA RARE PROMO!! - LP - Promo pressing, Japanese pressing - 1967
09
days
07
hours
27
minutes
35
seconds
Starting bid
€ 1
Reserve price not met
Expert
Selected by Andrew Costolloe
Has 25 years collecting records specialising in multiple rock genres. Toured Europe as musician.
Estimate € 1,400 - € 1,800
No bids placed
Catawiki Buyer Protection
Your payment’s safe with us until you receive your object.View details
Trustpilot 4.4 | 143362 reviews
Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.
The Beatles – Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (Japan) promo pressing, 1967 release, one item, Odeon OP-8163, white-label promotional design, VG+ sleeve and EX vinyl.
AI-assisted summary
Description from the seller
Ultra rare Japanese promotional pressing of Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band by The Beatles on Odeon OP-8163, featuring the highly desirable white label "promotional use only" design.
This is an exceptionally scarce pressing that was never sold in Europe in recent years and remains virtually impossible to obtain even within Japan. Japanese promotional LPs were distributed at no charge to radio stations, record shops, and media outlets to drive sales and support tours. This particular copy represents one of the holy grails of Beatles collecting, with only a single recorded sale in recent history.
⸻
Condition
Sleeve (VG+):
A nice example of this scarce promo sleeve, showing some light corner wear but nothing serious. The overall presentation remains clean and well preserved, grading VG+.
Vinyl (EX):
The vinyl retains a lovely glossy appearance with nice sheen throughout. Some small signs of playwear and light grey sheen visible on certain tracks, but nothing of concern. Playback is excellent with strong audio quality, grading EX overall.
Labels:
Original Odeon white promotional labels in pristine condition. Features the characteristic Odeon logo with circled text in red and black typewriter-like lettering. The perimeter bears the printed credit "MFD. BY TOSHIBA MUSICAL INDUSTRIES LTD. IN JAPAN".
⸻
Details
* Japan promotional pressing (1st issue)
* Odeon OP-8163
* White label "promotional use only"
* Odeon label design with red circled text
* Toshiba pressing credit
* Stereo
⸻
Matrix / Stampers
* YEX-637 1S 2
* YEX-638 1S 1
⸻
Final Remarks
An exceptionally rare and highly collectible Japanese Beatles promotional pressing, offering:
* Ultra scarce white label promo pressing
* Japan-only promotional release
* Strong EX vinyl with excellent playback
* VG+ sleeve in nice condition
* Museum-quality collectible
One of the most elusive Beatles pressings in existence, this holy grail item represents a genuine rarity that serious collectors spend years attempting to acquire.
Seller's Story
The Vinyl Atelier is run by Lars & Mees, two passionate record collectors from the Netherlands. We carefully source collectible vinyl, with a focus on rare pressings, iconic artists and special editions. Every record is personally inspected, graded and photographed, with honest descriptions and careful packaging. Our goal is simple: offering great records to collectors worldwide with the quality and service we would expect ourselves.
Translated by Google TranslateUltra rare Japanese promotional pressing of Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band by The Beatles on Odeon OP-8163, featuring the highly desirable white label "promotional use only" design.
This is an exceptionally scarce pressing that was never sold in Europe in recent years and remains virtually impossible to obtain even within Japan. Japanese promotional LPs were distributed at no charge to radio stations, record shops, and media outlets to drive sales and support tours. This particular copy represents one of the holy grails of Beatles collecting, with only a single recorded sale in recent history.
⸻
Condition
Sleeve (VG+):
A nice example of this scarce promo sleeve, showing some light corner wear but nothing serious. The overall presentation remains clean and well preserved, grading VG+.
Vinyl (EX):
The vinyl retains a lovely glossy appearance with nice sheen throughout. Some small signs of playwear and light grey sheen visible on certain tracks, but nothing of concern. Playback is excellent with strong audio quality, grading EX overall.
Labels:
Original Odeon white promotional labels in pristine condition. Features the characteristic Odeon logo with circled text in red and black typewriter-like lettering. The perimeter bears the printed credit "MFD. BY TOSHIBA MUSICAL INDUSTRIES LTD. IN JAPAN".
⸻
Details
* Japan promotional pressing (1st issue)
* Odeon OP-8163
* White label "promotional use only"
* Odeon label design with red circled text
* Toshiba pressing credit
* Stereo
⸻
Matrix / Stampers
* YEX-637 1S 2
* YEX-638 1S 1
⸻
Final Remarks
An exceptionally rare and highly collectible Japanese Beatles promotional pressing, offering:
* Ultra scarce white label promo pressing
* Japan-only promotional release
* Strong EX vinyl with excellent playback
* VG+ sleeve in nice condition
* Museum-quality collectible
One of the most elusive Beatles pressings in existence, this holy grail item represents a genuine rarity that serious collectors spend years attempting to acquire.
Seller's Story
The Vinyl Atelier is run by Lars & Mees, two passionate record collectors from the Netherlands. We carefully source collectible vinyl, with a focus on rare pressings, iconic artists and special editions. Every record is personally inspected, graded and photographed, with honest descriptions and careful packaging. Our goal is simple: offering great records to collectors worldwide with the quality and service we would expect ourselves.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Era
1900-2000
Artist/band (max 3)
Beatles
Record title
Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band (Japan) - ULTRA RARE PROMO!!
Number of objects
1
Release country
Japan
Release year (oldest)
1967
Case/sleeve condition
Very Good Plus (VG+)
Pressing
Japanese pressing, Promo pressing
Media condition
Excellent (EX)
Genre
Pop
Record label
Odeon
Record label number
OP-8163
Sold by
