Significant price reduction! This is a very rare German original stereo pressing of The Beatles' "Help!" album. It's a German-specific matrix, and furthermore, it's the first pressing, A-1/B-1. German original + stereo + unique matrix = high-quality sound, and as expected, the German pressing delivers. The sound is understated and mellow, but it's wonderful. Regarding the original stereo mixes of The Beatles, the instruments are completely separated into the left and right channels (which is good for hearing the instruments clearly), but on this "Help!" album, the vocals are surprisingly centered, which is a fantastic positioning. It's a mystery why they didn't do this for later masterpieces like "Rubber Soul," "Revolver," and "Abbey Road" if they could do it during the "Help!" era... The jacket is in relatively good condition considering its age. The disc has some scratches and hairline marks typical of used records, but it plays well despite its appearance, and there were no problems at all during playback in my environment. With the recent popularity of vinyl records, the rarity is increasing. UK originals are becoming scarce in the used market, and collectors who have completed their UK original collections are increasingly turning to pressings from other countries, making them very rare. This is quite valuable, but please purchase only if you understand used records. There are, of course, no fatal playback issues, but the way the sound is perceived and the actual playback condition will vary depending on the playback environment, such as the shape and wear of the stylus, the characteristics of the cartridge, the arm settings, the tracking force, and the overall combination of playback equipment. I do not smoke, and I do not have any pets. Thank you. vinyl johnlennon paulmccartney georgeharrison ringostarr Wings The Rolling Stones Bob Dylan EricClapton Paul McCartney George Harrison Ringo Starr The Rolling Stones David Bowie