Beatles No.1 UK 1963 1st Press 4-Track EP *NEAR MINT*
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Description
THE BEATLES - 'THE BEATLES (No.1)'
This superb 1st pressing of their 3rd 4-track EP dates from September 1963 is on the black & yellow Parlophone label: GEP 8883
Both labels omit the 'Sold in UK..' text but have 'The Parlophone Co. Ltd..' worded rims.
The 'KT' purchase tax code is visible around the centre of the side 2 label.
Matrix numbers: 7TCE 764-1N & 7TCE 765-1N
Stamper codes: 1/TG & 1/GD
Housed in a front laminated, bi-flipback 'Garrod' printed picture cover.
CONDITION
Disc
Labels: MINT
A perfect unworn pair with no spindle trails around either centre hole.
Visual: EXCELLENT
Pristine, deep-gloss playing surfaces where the only visual blemish in strong daylight is a light surface scuff on side 2. Close examination directly beneath my powerful halogen desk lamp reveals little more than a small number of harmless wispy paper-type hairlines but no scratches, marks or wear. Both sides of this well looked after copy lie 100% flat on the turntable when playing.
Play: NEAR MINT
A flawless sounding copy with perfect clean, clear & unworn audio throughout.
Cover: EXCELLENT
A bright & unworn example of this attractive cover which retains a clean & gloss front laminate with just the unavoidable faint inner-ring impression and tiny rubs to the lower corners. Both opening edges are sharp & unworn and the rear panel is clean, white and unblemished.
**PLEASE NOTE: This item is located in and will be shipped from AUSTRIA. 1st class international postage to UK addresses will be 7 GBP**
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