The Beatles – With The Beatles 1983 Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab – MFSL 1-102, Parlophone – MFSL 1-102, EMI – MFSL 1-102

The Beatles – With The Beatles 1983 Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab – MFSL 1-102, Parlophone – MFSL 1-102, EMI – MFSL 1-102
Original Master Recording

Pre-owned
Visually Graded:
Cover: Strong VG++
Inner Sleeve: VG++
Record: VG++
Mobile Fidelity Sound

The Beatles – With The Beatles (1983) | Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab | ORIGINAL MASTER RECORDING | MFSL 1-102 | Japan Press

Collector Summary

Highly collectible 1983 Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab (MFSL) pressing of With The Beatles, part of the world-famous Original Master Recording audiophile series. Catalog MFSL 1-102 (also listed under Parlophone and EMI licensing). Pressed in Japan by the prestigious Victor Company of Japan Ltd., this edition is prized for its clarity, dynamic warmth, premium vinyl formulation, and superior half-speed mastering. A must-have for Beatles collectors and audiophile enthusiasts.

Key Features

• 1983 MFSL pressing

• Pressed in Japan by Victor Company of Japan Ltd.

• Original Master Recording series

• MFSL 1-102 / Parlophone – MFSL 1-102 / EMI – MFSL 1-102

• Half-speed mastered from the original stereo master tape

• Audiophile high-definition vinyl

• Silver-banner MFSL deluxe jacket & premium inner sleeve

• One of the highest-fidelity analog editions of With The Beatles

Description

This 1983 MFSL edition of With The Beatles stands as one of the most refined audiophile presentations of the album ever produced. Mobile Fidelity’s Original Master Recording series is known for using the original stereo master tapes, half-speed mastering, and premium vinyl materials — resulting in crisp detail, deep bass, and a spacious analog soundstage.

Pressed in Japan by the Victor Company of Japan Ltd., this LP benefits from extremely quiet vinyl surfaces and precision plating that audiophiles consistently praise. The MFSL silver-banner artwork, EMI licensing, and high-grade packaging add to its long-term collectibility.

Among all analog reissues of With The Beatles, the MFSL 1-102 is frequently regarded as one of the most accurate and enjoyable listening experiences.

Pressing Identifiers (Authentic 1983 MFSL Japan Press – MFSL 1-102)

Official Mobile Fidelity technical specifications included with this pressing:

• Pressed in Japan by Victor Company of Japan Ltd.

• Half-Speed Production and Mastering by Original Masteringworks

• Specially plated and pressed on High Definition Vinyl

• Mastered with the Ortoon cutting system

• Source: The Original Stereo Master Tape

• Static-free, dust-free audiophile inner sleeve

• Heavy-duty MFSL protective jacket

• Manufactured and distributed by MFSL, Inc.

• Silver “Original Master Recording” banner across the top

• Catalog numbers:

  • MFSL 1-102

  • Parlophone – MFSL 1-102

  • EMI – MFSL 1-102

These identifiers confirm the genuine 1983 MFSL Japan pressing.

Great For

• Beatles vinyl collectors

• Audiophile/Mobile Fidelity enthusiasts

• Japanese pressing collectors

• High-end analog sound lovers

• Anyone building a complete MFSL Beatles set

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We conservatively grade our records.
Record grading:

• Mint (M): Absolutely perfect in every way, likely never played, and still sealed.

• Near Mint (NM or M-): Nearly perfect. The record shows no obvious signs of wear and looks as if it was just opened. No visible marks or scratches.

• Very Good Plus (VG+): Shows slight signs of use, such as light scuffs or very minor scratches, but plays without any major deterioration in sound quality.

• Very Good (VG): Noticeable wear with some surface noise, light scratches, or groove wear, but still plays through without skipping.

• Good/Good Plus (G/G+): The record plays but with significant surface noise, scratches, and wear. The cover may have visible damage or splits.

• Fair/Poor (F/P): The record may be damaged and is barely playable. Typically used only for highly collectible records.

Cover grading: 

• Mint (M): The cover is flawless, with no signs of wear. Often still sealed with no corner dings, creases, or ring wear.

• Near Mint (NM or M-): The cover looks almost new, with only the slightest signs of handling. There may be very minimal wear, but no significant flaws like writing, splits, or tears.

• Very Good Plus (VG+): The cover shows light wear, such as minor scuffing, small corner creases, or slight ring wear. No major damage, but a well-cared-for album with minor imperfections.

• Very Good (VG): Moderate wear is visible, including ring wear, light edge or corner damage, small seam splits, or slight discoloration. Still presentable but clearly used.

• Good/Good Plus (G/G+): The cover shows significant wear, such as noticeable ring wear, seam splits, heavy creasing, or writing. It may still hold together but looks heavily worn.

• Fair/Poor (F/P): The cover is heavily damaged, with major seam splits, tears, extensive writing, water damage, or severe ring wear. It may barely hold together or be incomplete.