The Beatles – Beatles For Sale 1987 Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab – MFSL 1-104

The Beatles – Beatles For Sale 1987 Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab
MFSL 1-104, EMI – MFSL 1-104
Original Master Recording

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

The Beatles – Beatles For Sale (1987) | Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab | ORIGINAL MASTER RECORDING | MFSL 1-104 | Japan Press

Collector Summary

Highly collectible 1987 Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab (MFSL) pressing of Beatles For Sale, issued as part of the world-famous Original Master Recording audiophile series. Catalog MFSL 1-104 (also licensed under EMI – MFSL 1-104). Pressed in Japan by the renowned Victor Company of Japan Ltd., this edition features MFSL’s premium half-speed mastering, ultra-quiet high-definition vinyl, and deluxe packaging. A cornerstone piece for Beatles audiophile collectors.

Key Features

• 1987 MFSL pressing

• Japan Pressing by Victor Company of Japan Ltd.

• Original Master Recording series

• Catalog: MFSL 1-104 / EMI – MFSL 1-104

• Half-speed mastered from the original stereo master tape

• Premium high-definition audiophile vinyl

• Silver-banner MFSL heavy-duty jacket

• One of the best-sounding analog editions of Beatles For Sale

Description

Released in 1987 as part of Mobile Fidelity’s elite Original Master Recording series, this audiophile edition of Beatles For Sale is prized for its exceptional clarity, warm analog depth, and detailed channel separation. MFSL’s half-speed mastering combined with Japan’s world-class pressing standards results in a remarkably clean and dynamic listening experience.

Pressed in Japan by Victor Company of Japan Ltd., this LP benefits from ultra-low noise floors, precision plating, and MFSL’s proprietary high-definition vinyl formula. The silver “Original Master Recording” banner and deluxe jacket make this one of the most visually and sonically desirable versions of the album.

Collectors consider MFSL 1-104 one of the finest analog presentations of Beatles For Sale ever produced, and Japanese MFSL Beatles pressings continue to grow in value.

Pressing Identifiers (Authentic 1987 MFSL Japan Press – MFSL 1-104)

Official MFSL production and pressing details:

• 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

• Special static-free, dust-free MFSL inner sleeve

• Heavy-duty MFSL protective jacket

• Manufactured and distributed by MFSL, Inc.

• Silver “Original Master Recording” banner across top

• Catalog: MFSL 1-104 / EMI – MFSL 1-104

These identifiers confirm a genuine 1987 Japanese Mobile Fidelity pressing.

Great For

• Beatles collectors

• Mobile Fidelity audiophile enthusiasts

• Japanese vinyl press enthusiasts

• High-end analog sound collectors

• Anyone building a premium Beatles MFSL archive

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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.