Beatles manager once leaving record for writer (5)

I believe the answer is:

stein

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'record for writer' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
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(Other definitions for stein that I've seen before include "Gertrude ---; US writer" , "Inset into earthenware mug for beer" , "Glass" , "German tankard" , "German earthenware beer mug" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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