THE BEATLES Please Please Me 1963 MONO UK Vinyl LP -1N/-1N Matrix PMC 1202 RARE
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Description
🎸 THE ALBUM THAT CHANGED THE WORLD: 1963 UK MONO ORIGINAL 🎸
Original Yellow & Black Parlophone | Rare -1N First Masters | Early Stamper Codes
This is an authentic, 1963 United Kingdom mono pressing of The Beatles' debut LP, Please Please Me. This isn't just a record; it's a piece of cultural history. While the sleeve and vinyl show the honest "battle scars" of sixty years of love, the technical specifications of this copy make it a must-have for any collector seeking the legendary, punchy 1963 Mono sound.
📋 THE COLLECTOR’S DATA SHEET (PROVENANCE)
Serious collectors, here are the vital statistics for your database:
• Catalog Number: PMC 1202 (Mono)
• Matrix Numbers: Side 1: XEX 421-1N | Side 2: XEX 422-1N (The sought-after original cuts!)
• Mother Numbers: Side A: 12 | Side B: 14
• Stamper Codes: Side A: RDO (Stamper 245) | Side B: RGT (Stamper 219)
• Label Variation: 4th Pressing (Yellow/Black Parlophone). Features "The Parlophone Co. Ltd" rim text and "Recording First Published 1963". Crucially, this is the pre-1964 label without the "Sold in UK" text.
• Sleeve: Original front-laminated "flipback" cover by Ernest J. Day & Co. with the Large "MONO" front logo.
🎶 THE TRACKLIST
14 tracks recorded in a single day of genius. This Mono mix provides a "wall of sound" energy that the Stereo version lacks!
Side 1: I Saw Her Standing There, Misery, Anna, Chains, Boys, Ask Me Why, Please Please Me.
Side 2: Love Me Do, P.S. I Love You, Baby It's You, Do You Want To Know A Secret, A Taste Of Honey, There's A Place, Twist And Shout.
🔍 ITEM CONDITION & GRADING
Overall Grade: Good Plus (G+) / Good (G)
1. THE VINYL: Good Plus (G+)
• Visual: The record shows a moderate amount of surface marks, light scratches, and "hairlines" consistent with frequent play over 60 years. It has lost some of its original high-gloss luster but still looks respectable.
• Audio: Given the surface wear, please expect audible background crackle or surface noise, particularly during quieter passages and between tracks. However, as this is a "hot" -1N mono pressing, the music remains powerful and vibrant.
2. THE LABELS: Good Plus (G+)
• Details: The iconic Yellow & Black Parlophone labels are remarkably well-preserved. There is little spindle wear, no ink writing, no sticker residue, and all text is sharp and legible.
3. THE SLEEVE: Good (G)
• Front: The front-laminated Ernest J. Day & Co. cover still retains a bright, attractive gloss.
• Wear: There are visible tears along the bottom opening edge (please see photos). The spine shows some pinching and wear, and the corners have softened with age.
• Back: The white reverse shows characteristic age-related "patina" (browning/discolouration) and some ring wear, but the "flipback" tabs remain intact.
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