Beatles - Help - *NEAR MINT* UK 1965 1st Press Parlophone 45 & Shop Bag
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Description
THE BEATLES - 'HELP!'/'I'M DOWN'
This NEAR MINT UK 1st pressing dates from initial July 1965 release on the black & silver Parlophone label: R 5305
Both labels include the 'Sold in UK..' text & have 'The Gramophone Co..' worded rims.
The 'KT' purchase tax code is visible in the cente of the 'I'm Down' label & in both run-outs.
Matrix numbers: 7XCE 18280-2 : & 7XCE 18281-2 :
Stamper codes: 10/TG & 13/TA
Housed within its original and correct green & white Parlophone company cover.
Complete with a genuine & original 1960's ex-record shop stock paper bag.
CONDITION
Disc
Labels: NEAR MINT
A superb set which show just a handful of light, well-aimed spindle trails around the 'I'm Down' centre hole only.
Visual: NEAR MINT
Pristine deep-gloss playing surfaces which are unworn and unmarked in strong daylight with just a few barely visible inner-sleeve removal lines directly beneath my unforgiving halogen desk lamp.
Sound Quality: MINT
Both songs have never sounded better than they do on this pressing which provides reference sound quality for both tracks. Each is completely unworn and plays with an incredible clarity and power missing from any other format and is guaranteed not to disappoint.
Cover: EXCELLENT +
Perfectly clean, flat & totally unworn with the disc's catalogue number in the front upper right corner.
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