The record is presented on the 3rd variation of the yellow and black Parlophone labels and is housed within an extremely rare Garrod Lofthouse sleeve.
Due to the on-set of Beatlemania, early issue Please Please Me LPs have generally been played to death on a low quality early 60s record deck. This copy stands out by remaining in fantastic condition. The heavy weight vinyl looks and sounds simply superb - take a listen for yourself below
Serial number: PCS 3042
Matrix number: YEX 95 - 1 / YEX 96 - 1
Stamper codes: 1 GO / 1 M
Tax Codes: N/A
Vinyl Weight: 170g
The matrix numbers inform us that this record is a UK first pressing. The mother and stamper codes communicate that the album was one of the first few thousand produced. Consequently the audio reproduction is simply fantastic
The vinyl has the 5th variation labels 3rd yellow and black identifiable by the Recording First Published text, the yellow parlophone logo and the absence of the Sold in the UK text.
The vinyl is housed inside a front-side laminated Garrod Lofthouse sleeve. The majority of early sleeves were produced by E J Day. However, due to complaints from customers due to poor quality and a rapidly increasing demand, EMI drafted in Garrod Lofthouse to produce some sleeves. This copy must have been one of the first produced
Also included is the original protect your records, polythene lined EMItex inner sleeve.
Condition:
The condition report provided below is given as a guide only. I include high-quality, comprehensive photographs as well as a complete audio recording in my listings to enable you to make an informed decision on the condition of this record yourself. Please use a desktop PC/laptop and make use of the zoom function to inspect the photographs closely.
Vinyl: EXCELLENT
Labels: VERY GOOD
The labels are bright, clean and without writing. Side 2 has three small scratches. Side 1 has visible spindle wear.
Visual: EXCELLENT
The vinyl retains deep-gloss playing surfaces. In bright daylight there a handful of light surface marks are present. None are feel-able. Underneath a halogen desk lamp a few barely visible wispy hairlines can be seen alongside an iridescent rainbow shine.
Sound Quality: MINT -
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Side 1:
Side 2:
As can be heard in the above clips, the heavy-weight vinyl sounds simply superb. The bass is punchy, the vocals are crisp and clear and the instrumentation is well defined. Very difficult to improve upon.
Sleeve: EXCELLENT -
The now iconic album sleeve looks fantastic. The front laminate retains the original lustre and the cover art maintains bright colours. There are three or four small laminate ripples. The rear is very clean with only light handling discolouration. The opening edge has a small 5mm tear. Otherwise, the top, bottom and opening edges along with the spine show only minor wear.
Inner Sleeve: EXCELLENT
The original inner sleeve is in great condition. It is very clean, without any staining and with minimal creasing.
Additional Details:
Before the audio test, the vinyl was cleaned first by an Okki Nokki vacuum cleaner and then an Audio Desk ultrasonic cleaner.
After cleaning, the vinyl was placed inside a brand new mobile fidelity anti-static inner sleeve.
The vinyl will be packaged outside of the sleeve, both of which are stored inside an archival quality polypropylene outer sleeve.
The record will be sent via an insured courier in a padded vinyl mailer.
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