This is a collectable piece as it is actually the genuine 1st Beatles Album of this title, with error cover as shown. I am play grading this as I write the description. This sounds fabulous! Clear, crisp, a beauty! I will conservatively call it VG+ visual and NM- played with nice stereo seperation! Shiny excellent appearance. Clean labels. It isn't scratched, only minimal normal surface ribs from the paper sleeve. Cover front looks nice as you see, the back has some old tape residue on it and clear tape top and bottom. Small number 2 on bottom right-I think this indicates age and where made. I think 2 is one of the earliest ones. The inner sleeve is crisp and nice as shown. It has fine splits from the record shifting in it over the yrs. Holding it you'd never guess it's 45 years old! See the photos and this will verify authenticity-no doubt about it this is the real deal!