The Beatles' Hits UK 1963 Pressing *FACTORY SAMPLE* EP
£
129
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171
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Description
THE BEATLES - 'THE BEATLES' HITS'
This 1963 pressing of their debut four-track EP is on the yellow & black Parlophone label: GEP 8880
Both labels omit the 'Sold in UK..' text but include 'Recording First Published..' & 'Parlophone Co. Ltd..' worded rims.
A genuine red & white EMI 'Factory Sample - Not For Sale' sticker is adhered to the side 2 label.
The 'KT' purchase tax code is visible around the centre of the side 2 label.
Matrix numbers: 7TCE 760-2N & 7TCE 761-1N
Stamper codes: 1/P & 1,2/GM
Housed in a front laminated, rounded bi-flipback 'Garrod' printed cover with the front panel depicting The Beatles in light brown suits.
CONDITION
Disc
Labels: EXCELLENT
A clean & bright pair with just a handful of light spindle trails around each centre hole.
Visual: VERY GOOD
Clean & deep-gloss playing surfaces which display several harmless light hairlines in strong daylight but no significant marks or scratches anywhere. Close inspection directly beneath my powerful halogen desk lamp does little more than amplify these minor blemishes but adds no further evidence of wear.
Play: VERY GOOD +
This copy has received minimal careful play and all track sound clean & clear with no groove/playwear distortion. My careful play-check detected a few soft clicks on 'Please, Please Me' & a touch of light/normal background on the run-ins and between tracks. Apart from that, there is little else to fault.
Cover
VERY GOOD +
A clean & strong example which retains a clean, white & glossy front panel with just an unavoidable inner ring impression, but no creasing or other significant wear. All corners and both opening edges are free from any bumps or tears. The rear panel has a touch of storage marking but no stains, writing or missing paper.
**PLEASE NOTE: This item is located in and will be shipped from AUSTRIA. 1st class international postage to UK addresses will be 5 GBP**
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