Beatles Please Please Me UK 1964 '5th' Press STEREO LP
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Description
THE BEATLES - 'PLEASE, PLEASE ME'
This scarce & early UK '5th' STEREO pressing dates from early 1964 and is on the yellow & black Parlophone label: PCS 3042
Both labels include the the 'Sold in UK..' text & have 'Parlophone Co..' worded rims.
An 'MT' purchase tax code is visible around the centre of the side 2 label.
Matrix numbers: YEX 94-1 & YEX 95-1
Stamper codes: 1/GT & 1/GP
Vinyl weight: 157g
Housed in a front laminated, tri-flipback 'Garrod & Lofthouse' printed cover with a 'mid-sized' front stereo indicator.
Complete with its original 'Use Emitex...' poly-lined inner-sleeve.
CONDITION
Disc
Labels: EXCELLENT +
A 1st class pair which are clean & bright and bear just a small handful of tiny spindle trails around each centre hole and a few tiny age-related blemishes on label 2.
Visual: EXCELLENT +
Immaculate deep-gloss playing surfaces which are unmarked & 'as new' in strong daylight. Even close and careful examination directly beneath my powerful halogen desk lamp reveals little more than a handful of harmless wispy inner-sleeve removal hairlines but no other visual blemishes whatsoever. Both sides of this outstanding example lie 100% flat on the turntable when playing.
Play: EXCELLENT +
This superb sounding copy has received a minimal amount of careful play on high-end equipment and my single careful play-check found no trace of any groove/play wear on any track or in either channel. In fact, apart from a little light/normal background between tracks, there really is little to fault on this outstanding disc.
Cover: VERY GOOD
This uncommon cover variant displays moderate age/storagewear consistent with its 48 years but remains in respectable condition. The front panel is clean & bright with minimal corner and opening edge wear. The rear panel has some discolouration & some small stains but is free from any writing or missing paper. There is some minor spine wear but lettering is complete and readable.
Inner-sleeve: VERY GOOD
Some minor age-related blemishes and light storage wrinkling, but no splits, tears or writing.
**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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