The BEATLES **BLACK AND GOLD**PLEASE PLEASE ME** 1963 AUSTRALIAN 1st Press LP

	£		46
	$		60

 Welcome to my latest vinyl record auction. This month I have a new selection of hard to find artefacts from my own collection.
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 Carefully graded in accordance with UK Record Collector guidelines as stated at the bottom
 I hope you find something you have been looking for......

                                               NEXT OUT OF THE RECORD BOX IS :
THE BEATLES “Please, Please Me” original press VINYL LP
1963 AUSTRALIAN PARLOPHONE  RECORDS ( PMCO 1202 )
Black & Gold first press  with original Australian sleeve with the blue text and no mono fronted sleeve.
Original first issue with “MADE IN AUSTRALIA” text on the bottom rim of the labels.
Blue text as per the Australian version of the early sleeves after the black imported print run had run out to save money.
Presentable labels as shown with the gold lettering still strong . 
Matrix # side one reads XEX 421 - 1N with a number ‘1’ stamper at just after 9 o’clock 
Matrix # side two reads XEX 422 - 1N with a number ‘4’ stamper at just before 9 o’clock
Record condition  :  as shown in the close up photos, there are a number of surface marks and scratches on the playing surfaces. Most are not ‘feelable’ although there is are feelable scratches covering the first two tracks on side two. The vinyl on both sides retain a very good original deep black sheen. In short , if you are looking for a filler copy of this scarce first edition Lp at a good price then this copy may be for you.
Sleeve condition : the sleeve have clearly seen some action in its 62 year old life. Heavily worn , split and seriously stained. I’ve given her a superficial clean and may be able to be improved more ? Very tatty with old tape repairs never the less still a nearly complete example of a very hard to find sleeve. 
OVERSEAS BUYERS MUST UNDERSTAND THAT EBAY WILL COLLECT A BUYERS PREMIUM AND VAT ON YOUR PURCHASE AS THIS ITEM IS LISTED UNDER THE GLOBAL SHIPPING POLICY. thanks.
As usual , please ask any questions if you feel them relevant , all the best.

                                                                                                                                                                     good luck with your bids .........

Vinyl and sleeve gradings as follows :
MINT : unplayed copy in “as new” condition.  I generally only list sealed records in this grade or records I know have been played once only and remain perfect.
EXCELLENT : the record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. the cover and packaging might have slight wear and / or creasing. Most collectors will be happy with this grade
VERY GOOD : the record have obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable Still a respectable playing copy . No skips jumps or sticks .
GOOD : the record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated , perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges , spine splits , discolouration etc... Collection filler mainly .
Any lower grades will be rarely offered for sale.
I will occasionally use PLUS (+) or MINUS (-) gradings to more clearly detail a record or covers grading