The Beatles - Help UK Parlophone LP (probably) first stereo pressing VG++ Ex-
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The Beatles - "Help!" (Parlophone PCS 3071, August 6, 1965)
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE BIDDING
SPIZER NO: PAR 3071.SR1B(iii or iv) MATRIX NO: YEX 169-1 / YEX 168-1 Embossed tax code: K T on side one label
I believe this is what is considered a first pressing stereo UK Parlophone "Help!" From what I"ve learned, the minor differences (such as: the "*" coming before "I Need You" instead of after) are simply variations, and don't push this pressing into the "2nd pressing" catagory, which is most often indicated by the removal of the "SOLD IN U.K...." line above the spindle hole. Another minor mystery is the inner sleeve. It may not be original to this release, since it seems to date from 1967 (the Hollies LP shown on one side wasn't released until December 1966).
As far as the Spizer number goes, it's either "iii" or "iv," the difference being in the spacing between track listing lines on the label. I don't have another one to compare it to, so I'm not certain. If you have specific questions, please ask.
What's FAR more important, in my mind anyway, is the condition. For its age, this is a STELLAR copy, rating VG++ to Ex- for all elements.
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