The Beatles HELP 1st UK 1965 Mono Press -2/-2 Matrix YB Parlophone NEAR MINT
  £   790
  $   1,047

 


£ 790 Sold For
Feb 9, 2023 Sold Date
Jan 30, 2023 Start Date
37   Number Of Bids
  Sweden Country Of Seller
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Description

Complete & original 1st UK Mono pressing of ‘The Beatles - Help!' from the 6th August 1965. This has the correct -2/-2 1st press matrix numbers, sans serif yellow & black Parlophone labels, Garrod & Lofthouse flip-back sleeve, and original Emitex tracing-paper lined inner sleeve.


Serial number: PMC 1255


Matrix number: XEX 549-2, XEX 550-2


Stamper codes:  2 GOP, 1 GOA


Tax code: KT Side 1


Condition: 

Stunning condition and it sounds incredible! The disc is NEAR MINT. Deep-sheen glossy and clean vinyl, no scratches or marks visible in both good natural light and under strong direct halogen spotlight. The disc sits completely flat on the turntable and has no warping. The playback is as good as it looks. Both sides play without issue, bright and clear, no crackle, no loud obtrusive pops, no repeat clicks, and obviously no skips or sticks, nice and quiet between tracks and during lead-ins, beautiful! NEAR MINT! The cover is also in really standout condition, super-glossy clean front with no ring wear. The spine is sharp, clean and fully-readable and without wear. The back is really nice and bright clean, no stains, marks, pen, or scuffs. Yes! NEAR MINT! Complete with its original tracing-paper Emitex inner sleeve which is clean and without tears or splits, NEAR MINT! This comprises a fantastic listening & collectors condition complete 1st UK mono press of The Beatles 5th UK studio album from its original release date of August 6th 1965.


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