The Beatles - Please Please Me LP - Black & Gold - 1st Press D. James - VG +
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1,390
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1,841
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Description
Complete & original heavyweight vinyl 1st UK pressing, Black and Gold Label with "Dick James Mus. Co. "publishing credit. of ‘The Beatles - Please Please Me’ from the 22nd March 1963. The short-lived black & gold Parlophone labels, were briefly used before the classic black & yellow labels were issued a couple of months later.
The 1st pressing can be identified by the four tracks - ‘I Saw Her Standing There’ & ‘Misery’ on side one, and ‘Do You Want To Know A Secret’ & ‘There’s A Place’ on side two - incorrectly credited to ‘Dick James Mus. Co.’ due to an earlier mistake by George Martin, before being corrected to“Northern Songs Ltd” for the 2nd press shortly after.
The 1st press ‘Gold’ sleeve printed by Earnest J. Day Co. Ltd, can be identified by the"Photo: Angus McBean" credit alignment on the front bottom right corner, which begins where the "s" of songs end. On the second issue sleeves, the credit was moved further to the left aligning with the “g”.
Serial number: PMC 1202
Matrix number: XEX 421-1N / XEX 422-1N
Condition:
Beautiful condition. Vinyl is glossy and clean with only minimal surface marks visible (see photos), VERY GOOD PLUS! It plays very nicely, quiet lead-ins to both sides with only light static audible. Quiet between tracks. No loud obtrusive pops. Both labels are EXCELLENT - glossy with no blemishes or spindle marks. The sleeve is fully intact with a lovely glossy, clean front without ring wear, fully readable spine without wear, no stains or pen marks EXCELLENT! Complete with original inner sleeve which is clean with zero splitting just mild discolouration. Overall a great 1st press set that stands above the majority of copies of 1st UK press mono available today.
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