Beatles Help UK 1/1 MATRIX *STEREO* Black Yellow Parlophone PCS 3071

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Very rare 1965 UK STEREO pressing of "Help!" (Parlophone PCS 3071) black and yellow labels and with KT tax code, "SOLD IN U.K. SUBJECT TO PRICE CONDITIONS. SEE PRICE LISTS" in the center ring of the labels and "THE GRAMOPHONE CO. LTD." text in the label perimeter printing. First -1/-1 matrix numbers PLUS early 2/1 mothers.

Early UK black and yellow Parlophone label stereo pressings of "Help!" in clean condition are considered very rare. This one is exceptional!

All contents are in fantastic condition. See grading below.

Disc information:  Pressed at EMI, Hayes, Middlesex, Great Britain

Record label: Parlophone

Catalog number: PCS 3071

Country: United Kingdom

Year of release: 1965

Matrix information (Side 1): YEX 168-1

Matrix information (Side 2): YEX 169-1

Mother/Stamper (Side 1): 2/GL

Mother/Stamper (Side 2): 1/AD

Disc weight: 138

Grading: 

Disc labels: (Side 1: Near Mint (NM)); Side 2: Near Mint (NM): The LP's labels are clean. 

There are just a few barely visible light spindle lines on each side by the center hole.

Disc (vinyl): (Side 1: Excellent ++ (EX++)); Side 2: Excellent ++(EX++): The ultra heavyweight disc weighs 138 grams and is very glossy, flat and looks barely played.

 There are only light signs of usage. The disc lies perfectly flat with no signs of warping. There are NO deep or feelable scratches or deep scuffs. 

The audio is exceptionally clean on both sides. Overall, NO skipping, NO sticking, NO jumping, NO loud pops and NO loud distortion.

Jacket: (Excellent ++ (EX++)):  The Garrod & Lofthouse "Patents pending", rear tri-flipback front laminated jacket is ultra clean with only light handling wear.

 The front and back of the sleeve are very clean. There are a few barely visible light stain spots (please see the photos). 

The edges, spine and flipbacks are all exceptional as well. The four corners are square and straight.

 There are NO pen or ink marks, NO split seams, NO stickers or glue marks.

Inner sleeve: (Very Good + (VG+)): The EMI Emitex inner sleeve is clean with handling/age wear.  It does have a small tear.

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