The Beatles Please Please Me 1st UK Press Mono Vinyl LP
Description:
The first official Beatles L.P. release. The album contained the A and B sides of their first two singles, plus 10 new songs. All recorded in one incredible session at Abbey Road. The session cost just 400 and lasted 16 hours. This first pressing was released on March 22, 1963 and is a real treasure for collectors and listeners alike.
Key Features:
Matrix: Side 1: XEX 421-1N Side 2: XEX 422-1N.
Labels: The first pressing has a black label with gold print and Parlophone Co. Ltd printed at the start perimeter print. Dick James Mus. Co incorrect publishing credit for I Saw Her Standing There , Misery , Do You Want To Know A Secret There s A Place . With or without tax code and with 33 1/3 on the label.
Sleeve: The first pressing Gold sleeve is an Ernest J.Day Co. front laminated cover, with large mono on front. The photo credit for the front cover: Photo Angus McBean is printed in the lower right corner. The text starts at the end of s in songs .
Inner: Polythene-lined Use Emitex die-cut inner sleeve.
Stampers: Side 1 2 RG Side 2 12 GL on side 2 the 1 sits above the 2 on the stamper numbers are in 9 0 clock with letters in 3 o clock
Visual Grade: Very Good Plus
I m not one for using the word excellent I would rather the pictures do the talking but this record is as close to excellent as you will get.
In good natural light the record exhibits a glossy and clean appearance. Under a very close inspection there are very small surface wisps difficult to even see under normal circumstances. Absolutely no spindle marks on the label which is extremely clean. A very nice example of a difficult record to find in such condition.
Audio Grade: EXCELLENT
I must admit when i first put this on it made the hairs on the back of my neck stand up. It sounds fantastic, great channel separation, crisp vocals and punchy bass from the famous deep-cut early Parlophone pressings. A superb listening experience and centre-piece to any collection.
Sleeve: Very Good Plus
The laminate front retains its original glossy sheen with no sign of ring wear. The matte card back shows some discolouration. No pen marks, writing, stains, rips, tape or splits
Inner Sleeve: Very Good Plus
Shipping:
Your collector s item will be securely packaged in a mailer separated from the sleeve and inner packaged inside a large strong box.
Guarantee:
If you re not entirely satisfied, a no-quibble full refund is provided with free return shipping available for 30 days
