With The Beatles - 1963 UK 1st *STEREO* Press Parlophone LP
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Description
THE BEATLES - 'WITH THE BEATLES'
This early UK 1st STEREO pressing dates from initial November 1963 release on the black & yellow Parlophone label: PCS 3045
Both labels omit the 'Sold in UK....' text but have 'The Parlophone Co. Ltd...' worded rims.
Th side 2 label includes 'Jobete Mus NCB.' credit for the song 'Money'.
There is no purchase tax code is visible in the centre of either label.
Matrix numbers: YEX 110-2 & YEX 111-2
Stamper codes: 2/H & -/GF
Vinyl weight: 152g
Housed in a front laminated, tri-flipback 'Garrod & Lofthouse' printed cover with the initial 'darker' front image with the 'stereo' indicator printed on top of the laminate.
As with the side 2 label, the rear track-listing bears the incorrect 'You Really Gotta Hold On Me' spelling for track 3 on side 2.
Complete with its original poly-lined 'Use Emitex..' inner-sleeve.
CONDITION
Disc
Labels: VERY GOOD +
Both are clean & bright but show some wear around each centre hole together with a small scratch on the side 2 label.
Visual: VERY GOOD +
Both playing surfaces are extremely clean and retain their deep-gloss shine. There are a handful of light, non-feelable scuffs on both sides, but nothing I would call a scratch. Close examination beneath my unforgiving halogen desk lamp adds some lighter, wispy marks but again, nothing of any significance.
Sound Quality: VERY GOOD
This copy has been played many times but there is no significant deterioration to the sound quality or any major faults. Some playwear is audible on 'Til there Was You' and on the innermost tracks of both sides. However, there are no clicks, pops, jumps, repeats or any other noticeable audible distraction and still much to enjoy on this early pressing.
Cover: VERY GOOD
A respectable and early variant on which there is noticeable yellowing to the white areas. The front panel, with its significantly more heavily shaded image than later covers, is otherwise clean with some light storage rubbing and a few small edge wrinkles. There are no heavy bumps to any corner or any issues along the opening edges. The rear panel is also discoloured but free from any writing or missing paper.
All flipbacks are fully intact and both seams and the spine are unworn.
Inner-sleeve: VERY GOOD +
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