The Beatles ?– With The Beatles: Parlophone ?– PMC 1206 original 1963 Decca contract press Vinyl LP in very good plus condition. Please see my other listings for more original Beatles albums...
Vinyl: VG+ - EX, clean glossy vinyl, sounds great. Light surface marks visible magnified under strong light. Groove on label indicates a rare Decca contract pressing. Nice Copy.
Cover: VG+ , clean cover with no tears, writing. Some light creases to laminate and a crease in top left corner. Garrod & Lofthouse sleeve with  Really Gotta Hold on Me misprint. Clean readable spine.
Matrix: XEX 447 7N / XEX 448 7N

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• Details of specific pressing and track details are below. 
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• Will be sent in reinforced mailer and blake sleeve. 
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Record Grading:
MINT: The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The cover and any extra items are in perfect condition. EXCELLENT: The record shows some signs of having been played,  but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and/or creasing. VERY GOOD: The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable. GOOD: The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discolouration, etc. FAIR: The record is still just playable but has not been cared for properly and displays considerable surface noise; it may even jump. The cover and contents will be torn, stained and/or defaced. 
Postage Rates:
United Kingdom: £3.95 for up to 2kg. Europe: £7.50 for one 12" LP. Australasia: £11.95 for one 12" LP. Rest of the World: £9.95 for one 12" LP. Please request a quote for posting additional items internationally. If buying more than one record please request an invoice before paying by PayPal.

The Beatles ?– With The Beatles

Label:

Parlophone ?– PMC 1206

Format:

Vinyl, LP, Mono, Album, Decca Contract Pressing

Country:

UK

Released:

1963

Genre:

Rock

Style:

Rock & Roll, Beat

TracklistHide Credits

A1 It Won't Be Long Lead Vocals – John*Written-By – Lennon-McCartney A2 All I've Got To Do Backing Vocals – Paul*Lead Vocals – John*Written-By – Lennon-McCartney A3 All My Loving Backing Vocals – George*, John*Lead Vocals – Paul*Written-By – Lennon-McCartney A4 Don't Bother Me Bongos [Arabian] – Ringo*Claves – Paul*Lead Vocals – George*Tambourine – John*Written-By – Harrison* A5 Little Child Harmonica [Mouth Organ] – John*Lead Vocals – John*, Paul*Piano – Paul McCartneyWritten-By – Lennon-McCartney A6 Till There Was You Acoustic Guitar – George*, John*Bongos – Ringo*Lead Vocals – Paul*Written-By – Willson* A7 Please Mister Postman Backing Vocals – George*, Paul*Lead Vocals – John LennonWritten-By – Holland* B1 Roll Over Beethoven Lead Vocals – George*Written-By – Berry* B2 Hold Me Tight Backing Vocals – George*, John*Lead Vocals – Paul*Written-By – Lennon-McCartney B3 You Really Got A Hold On Me Backing Vocals – Paul*Lead Vocals – George*, John*Piano – George MartinWritten-By – Robinson* B4 I Wanna Be Your Man Electric Organ [Hammond] – John*Lead Vocals – Ringo*Written-By – Lennon-McCartney B5 Devil In Her Heart Backing Vocals – John*, Paul*Lead Vocals – George*Maracas – Ringo*Written-By – Drapkin* B6 Not A Second Time Lead Vocals – John LennonPiano – George MartinWritten-By – Lennon-McCartney B7 Money Backing Vocals – George*, Paul*Lead Vocals – John*Piano – George MartinWritten-By – Gordy*, Bradford*

Companies, etc.

• Record Company – E.M.I. Records Limited
• Record Company – The Parlophone Co. Ltd.
• Printed By – Garrod & Lofthouse
• Made By – Garrod & Lofthouse
• Published By – Northern Songs
• Published By – Jaep Music
• Published By – Frank Music (2)
• Published By – Chappell
• Published By – Dominion Music
• Published By – Jewel Music
• Published By – Leeds Music
• Published By – Jobete Music

Credits

• Liner Notes – Tony Barrow
• Photography By [Front Cover] – Robert Freeman (4)
• Producer – George Martin
• Vocals, Bass – Paul McCartney
• Vocals, Drums – Ringo Starr
• Vocals, Lead Guitar – George Harrison
• Vocals, Rhythm Guitar – John Lennon

Notes

Decca contract pressing identified by the large deep 2¾" diameter pressing ring which is 1¼" from the spindle hole, and approximately ½" from the outer circumference of the label. There are 2 other variants pressed by E.M.I. Records Limited, one with a KT UK purchase tax code, and one with no code.

The main differentiator of this early pressing, compared to later versions, is the black & yellow Parlophone label with perimeter rim copyright text beginning, 'THE PARLOPHONE CO LTD...', and the text 'RECORDING FIRST PUBLISHED 1963' above the side indicator numeral.

There are a number of other differentiators present on both the labels and the cover.

Label:
1- The title of B3 is given as 'You Really Got A [instead of: 'Gotta'] Hold On Me'.
2 - The line beginning 'Your Man' on side B ends with 'Northern'. A similar version has the line ending with 'Songs'.
3 - The publishing credit for B7 'Money' is given as 'Dominion.Belinda (Ldn.) Ltd.'. Earlier pressings credit 'Jobete Mus. NCB'.

Cover:
1 - Front laminated, tri-flipback and printed by Garrod & Lofthouse Ltd., with a large 'MONO' indicator on the front, top, right hand corner.
2 - The title of track B3 as 'You Really Got A [instead of: 'Gotta'] Hold On Me'.

Publishers and Rights Societies:
A1, A2, A3, A5, B2, B4, B6: Northern Songs.
A4: Jaep Mus.
A6: Frank Mus. Chappell. Mecolico. BIEM. NCB.
A7, B3: Dominion Mus. NCB
B1: Jewel Mus. Mecolico. BIEM. NCB.
B5: Leeds Mus.
B7: Dominion. Belinda (Ldn.) Ltd.

Cover and inner sleeve details:

Recording first published 1963

E. M. I. Records Limited
(Controlled by Electric & Musical Industries Ltd.)
Hayes • Middlesex • England
Made and Printed in Great Britain

Printed and made by Garrod & Lofthouse Ltd. Patents pending PMC1206 PCS 3045

EMITEX polylined white inner sleeve with the grey text 'Important - TAKE GOOD CARE OF YOUR MICROGROOVE RECORDS CHECK YOUR GRAMOPHONE STYLUS REGULARLY...A WORN STYLUS WILL GIVE POOR REPRODUCTION...A CHIPPED STYLUS WILL PERMANENTLY DAMAGE A RECORD' in the upper right area, and the text 'USE "EMITEX" CLEANING CLOTH TO PRESERVE YOUR MICROGROOVE RECORDS...OBTAINABLE FROM ALL GOOD RECORD DEALERS' in the lower left area.

Note: Also issued in stereo (# PCS 3045)

Barcode and Other Identifiers

• Matrix / Runout (A-side label): XEX.447
• Matrix / Runout (B-side label): XEX.448
• Matrix / Runout (A-side stamped runout): XEX 447-7N
• Matrix / Runout (B-side stamped runout): XEX 448-7N
• Rights Society: Mecolico
• Rights Society: BIEM
• Rights Society: NCB