THE BEATLES HELP VINYL LP PARLOPHONE UK 1965 MONO 1ST PRESS VG+
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Description
THE BEATLES HELP! VINYL LP PARLOPHONE UK 1965 MONO 1ST PRESS -2/-2 VG+
Disc: VG+
Sleeve: VG
Matrix/Stampers:
Side 1:
XEX 549-2
Mother: 4
Stamper: GPL
Side 2:
XEX 550-2
Mother: 4
Stamper: GTM
Labels:
Original UK black and yellow Parlophone mono labels with “SOLD IN U.K. SUBJECT TO RESALE PRICE CONDITIONS” text.
Labels remain clean overall with moderate spindle wear visible. The embossed KT purchase tax code is present around the centre.
Sleeve Notes:
Original front laminated Garrod & Lofthouse Ltd. flipback sleeve.
The sleeve remains very presentable overall with general age-related wear, including some laminate creasing, light edge and corner wear and noticeable age toning to the rear.
A small period sticker remains attached to the upper right corner of the rear sleeve and has been left in place as part of the copy’s history.
Description:
Original UK 1965 mono first pressing of Help! by The Beatles, released on Parlophone Records, catalogue number PMC 1255.
The vinyl remains relatively clean overall with good glossy surfaces, some light hairlines and occasional light surface marks consistent with careful previous play.
Playback grades Very Good Plus overall, with clear, strong audio and only occasional light background noise.
There is a light scratch around Act Naturally on Side Two which produces a short sequence of audible clicks, continuing into the space leading into It’s Only Love. The clicks blend reasonably well beneath the music and once It’s Only Love begins the playback settles again.
Overall a strong playing example of the original 1965 UK mono pressing. Comes with original EMITEX polylined inner.
Carefully cleaned and fully play tested prior to listing. Vinyl also checked carefully for warping and dishing. Record remains very flat.
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