Beatles - Please, Please Me - UK 1963 1st Press Red Label Parlophone 45 EX+
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Description
THE BEATLES - 'PLEASE, PLEASE ME'/'ASK MY WHY'
This fine UK 1st pressing dates from initial January 1963 release on the red & silver Parlophone label: 45-R 4983
Both labels include the 'Dick James Music..' publishing credits and 'Made in Gt. Britain' text.
An 'MPT' purchase tax code is visible in the centre of the 'Ask Me Why' label & also in both run-outs.
Matrix numbers: 7XCE 17217-1N & 7XCE 17218-1N
Stamper codes: 1/GA & 2/GO
Housed within its original colourful 'beach-striped' Parlophone company cover.
CONDITION
Disc
Labels: 1. EXCELLENT 2. EXCELLENT +
A vibrant and unworn set, which is downgraded slightly on label 1 due to a tiny set of initials. Aside from that there is just a small handful of well-aimed spindle marks around the 'Ask Me Why' centre hole and no further signs of wear.
Visual: EXCELLENT +
Pristine deep-gloss playing surfaces which retain all of their factory shine with no noticeable surface marks or wear in strong daylight. Closer inspection directly beneath my powerful halogen desk lamp reveals a few harmless light stylus/paper hairlines, but nothing I would call a scratch. Both sides of this extremely clean copy lie 100% flat on the turntable when playing.
Sound Quality: NEAR MINT
This great sounding copy, with its superior 45-only mix, has received a minimal amount careful play and my play-check detected absolutely no trace of any groove/play wear on the peaks or indeed any other audible issues either side. Tough to find a better sounding copy.
Cover: EXCELLENT
Clean & bright with light storagewear and no writing, tears or seam splits.
- This item is located in and will be shipped from AUSTRIA. Priority signed for airmail postage to UK addresses will be 6.50 GBP**
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