Beatles Please Please Me UK 1963 4th Press *STEREO* LP
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Description
THE BEATLES
'PLEASE, PLEASE ME'
Although a '4th pressing', this copy inexplicably carries a '1/G' side 2 matrix which is usually attributed only to the first few hundred copies!
1963 UK 4th *STEREO* PRESSING LP
On the black & yellow Parlophone label: PCS 3042
Both labels carry the 'Recording First Published' text but omit 'Sold in UK..'
An 'MT' tax/price code is visible on the side 2 label.
Housed in a front laminated, tri-flipback 'Ernest J. Day' printed cover with the large stereo logo.
Complete with its original 'Use Emitex' poly-lined inner-sleeve.
Matrix nos: YEX 94-1 & YEX 95-1
Stampers: 1/P & 1/G
Disc weight: 161g
Condition
Labels: VERY GOOD
Visual: GOOD
Both surfaces are clean and glossy but do bear some noticeable surface marks & scratches - some of which are just feelable under the fingertips. However, both sides lie 100% flat on the turntable with no signs of dishing or warping.
Play: VERY GOOD +
Despite frequent play, all tracks sound fantastic and play without any grovewear distortion in either channel or any background noise. There are a few dull pops on 'Ask Me Why' & 'Please, Please Me' and two noticeable clicks on the fadeout of 'Anna' which did not cause any jumping or repeating on my system. As expected, there is some light background between tracks but audible wear or faults.
Cover: VERY GOOD -
A firm & bright example with general/moderate handling & storagewear. The front panel is clean & bright with just some wear to the corners but no other significant faults. The rear panel is largely clean but has a water stain to the lower left corner and some toning towards the opening edge. However, it is free from any writing or missing paper. All flipbacks are intact and in-place and both the seams and the spine are clean, unstressed & undamaged.
Inner-sleeve
VERY GOOD
Clean & white with just general handling/storagewear but no major faults.
- Strict & grading under strong daylight & halogen light based upon UK 'RECORD COLLECTOR' standards.
- I play every record I sell at volume on high-end audio equipment and list all visual and audible faults.
- Unless stated, all records lie 100% flat & play without distortion, jumps or sticks. All sleeves/covers have no writing, splits or tears.
- The listing photos have been taken by myself and are of the actual items for sale.
- All records are packed strongly & securely in custom-made record maling boxes with the disc removed from the cover. All text & images © Bright Field Music 2008
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