The BEATLES ‘LOVE ME DO’ 1St PRESS Red Parlophone 1962 45-R 4949 1N/1N EXC
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Description
THE BEATLES - 'LOVE ME DO'/'P.S. I LOVE YOU'
UK 1962 1st PRESSING 45
A must have for any serious Beatles Collection.
This outstanding EXCELLENT copy of their debut 45 is a UK 1962 1st pressing on the red & silver Parlophone label: 45 R 4949
Both labels include the 'Made In Gt. Britain' text together with the 'Ardmore & Beechwood' publishing credits.
'MPZT1’ codes are stamped into both run-outs.
This disc itself is housed within an original multi coloured striped Parlophone company sleeve.
Matrix numbers: 7XCE 17144-1N & 7XCE 17145-1N
Stamper codes: 1/RR & 1/RG
CONDITION
Labels: NEAR MINT
An outstanding completely unblemished & unworn set with just a couple of extremely faint spindle trails around each unworn centre hole. Beautiful red/silver colours. An outstanding example.
Visual: NEAR MINT
Both playing surfaces of this immaculate and cherished copy retain all of their deep-gloss shine and appear 'as new' in strong daylight. Side one has a non sounding light scuff mark which is probably a production mark. It plays superbly and looks almost unplayed in its 56 years. Both sides lie 100% flat on the turntable with no signs of dishing or warping. Tough to find a better looking copy.
Play: NEAR MINT
From visual inspection alone it can be safely assumed that this wonderful example has received just a handful of careful plays and has been carefully & correctly stored. My careful single playcheck at volume found absolutely no evidence of any groove or play anywhere on either song. The bass remains rich & deep and the highs of John's harmonica are clean & unworn. Even the exposed breaks before Paul sings 'Love Me Do' are free from any background noise or crackle.
Cover
VERY GOOD
Original company sleeve has age related wear but no seams split, or tears. Can be easily upgraded.
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