The Beatles - Help * * MONO * UK 1st PRESS *
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Description
Reposted due to buyer not paying
CATALOGUE: PARLOPHONE PMC 1255
MATRIX:XEX 549-2/ 550-2
MOTHERS/STAMPERS: 4 ROP / 2 ROP
KT TAX CODE
ORIGINAL YELLOW AND BLACK MONO LABEL
Album Background
Help! was released as the soundtrack album of the film with the same name. The film is great, and if you haven't seen it you should! Whilst all seven songs on side 1 appeared in the film, all of side 2 was new material. Of note on side 2 is McCartney's "Yesterday", officially the most covered song ever, the first track to feature a single member of the band. The two singles released from the album, "Help!" and "Ticket to Ride" were the first indications that the band was looking for a 'heavier sound' whilst "You've Got to Hide Your Love Away" demonstrated the influence of American artists such as Bob Dylan..
When Help! was released in the mid 60s, the majority of Beatles records were bought by teenagers with no inclination to preserve the condition of their new record. Consequently, finding clean and original UK 1st pressings today is extremely difficult. The album that is for sale in this listing, with MINT- audio and a beautiful, as-new sleeve, represents a seldom seen opportunity to add an archival quality album to your collection.
The black labels with yellow Parlophone are the second variant.
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