The Beatles Please Please Me 1963 1st Press Black Gold Label MONO 2nd Variation
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Description
The Beatles Please Please Me 1963 1st Press Black Gold Label MONO LP 2nd Variation.
Made in Gt. Britain
This is a 2nd variation of the Black and Gold label of the Beatles please please me album. Here the "Dick James Mus. Co" credit from the first variation has been altered to "Northern Songs" instead. These copies are rarer than the first variation.
The Record
The record is in good condition however there are obvious scratches on both sides.
The Parlaphone label shows usage wear around the spindle hole.
Audio condition: You can listen to a real recording of the record by following the links provided below.
The majority of the record plays well with no sticking during tracks and some light pops and clicks between tracks. There are unfortunately skips found in two of the songs on side one. One is right at the start of the first track "saw her standing there". The other three skips are in the middle of the fourth track "chains". The times of the skips have been noted (see below). Side two plays through perfectly.
Still remarkable considering the LP is now 60 years old!
Inner Sleeve
The Emitex Parlophine inner sleeve is in superb condition with no tears or slits.
Outer Sleeve
The glossy album laminated cover sleeve is complete, including all 3 flipback edges, with no splits across the seams and some usage wear to the corners. There is some fraying on the opening of the cover. It contains the correct positioning of the "Photo: Angus McBean" located on the far right of the front cover and it was made by Ernest J Day & Co . Ltd as shown on the back. These outer sleeves were only used to house 1st pressings. Free of handwriting and no use of sellotape.
Matrix numbers:
Side 1: XEX 421-1N
Side 2: XEX 422-1N
Recordings: Copy and paste into your browser.
Side 1:
https://audio.jukehost.co.uk/qMgzXfU72JS05Ltb8Ahov9BOJt51qOxU
Skip timing for Saw her standing there - 0:14.
Skips timings for Chains - 8:33, 8:36, 8:41.
Side 2:
https://audio.jukehost.co.uk/EpVp6kk4hTtVU5H0IcSzTPSxiqdaAKqm
Comes with clear a record liner.
I have taken great care to show the records condition in the photos and have tried to be as honest as possible in the listings description.
All in all, an iconic piece which would make a fantastic addition to any collector.
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This item will be packaged in a very sturdy record mailer between stiffeners for protection during transit.
Please check out my other Beatles records.
Any questions please feel free to ask!
Cheers
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