 This is considered by
most collectors to be the ultimate piece to own of all commercial Beatles
memorabilia. The 4-speed 17-1/2" x 10" x 6" NEMS record player
was manufactered in 1964 and only 5000 were made. Very few survived, making it
the most sought after item of Beatles memorabilia. So far only one or two mint
or near mint units have turned up - the majority that have surfaced are in worn
condition.
The colorful 20" x 11" x 7" packing box is
even rarer, only a couple are known to exist. An owners manual was also included
(pictured to the right). The serial numbers were
on a piece of cardboard attached to the inside lid, and in most cases this has
fallen off or is missing. The value has nearly doubled in the last three years
for upper condition players, selling then from $1500 to $2000 and now in 1997
for $3000 and up, when they can be found. |
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