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BEATLES - HELP - 1st Ever 1965 MONO, complete with TOP AUDIO and Cover!

FIRST PRESS cover, FIRST PRESS MONO YELLOW AND BLACK PARLOPHONE LABELS and FIRST PRESS RECORD CREDIT

Great Playing Record! Great Cover. Original FIRST PRESS Labels, from my own personal collection.

RELEASED ON THE UK PARLOPHONE LABEL with YELLOW LETTERS ON BLACK BACKGROUND

CAT NO:....

Mono - PMC 1255

LABEL PRESS DETAILS:

K T TAX CREDITS ON THIS EARLY PRESS RECORD LABEL

A 1965 pressing with "The Parlophone Co Ltd label rim print, AND 'Sold In The UK Subject To"... centre print. In 1964, legalities forced Parlophone to add a "resale statement" to their records. All Parlophone LP's produced between 1964 and late 1965 will have The Parlophone Co. Ltd. in the rim print and will have the Sold in UK message across the middle of the label. 

FIRST Matrix version.  MADE IN GT BRITAIN - 1965

MATRIX NOs. ON RUN-OUT GROOVE

Side 1: XEX 549 2 Side 2: XEX 550 2

MOTHER STAMPERS:

Side 1. '' 6 A D T ''

Side 2. '' 3 A G D  '' (RARE)

TRACK LISTING…

SIDE 1.  Help - The Night Before - You've Got To Hide Your Love Away - I Need You - Another Girl - You're Going To Lose That Girl - Ticket To Ride

Side 2.   Act Naturally - It's Only Love - You Like Me Too Much - Tell Me What You See - I've Just Seen A Face - Yesterday - Dizzy Miss Lizzy

This is a superb copy of the classic beatles album. An extremely rare First UK Pressing, with great vinyl, TOP AUDIO and great cover.

Help! is the fifth British and ninth American album by The Beatles, and the soundtrack from their film of the same name. Produced by George Martin for EMI's Parlophone Records, it contains fourteen songs in its original UK form, of which seven appeared in the film Help!. These songs took up the first side of the vinyl album and included the singles "Help!" and "Ticket to Ride". The second side contained seven other releases including the most covered song ever written, "Yesterday". 

The American release was a true soundtrack album, mixing the first seven songs with orchestral material from the film. Of the other seven songs which were on the British release, two were released on the US version of the next Beatles album, Rubber Soul, two were back-to-back on the next US single and then appeared on Yesterday and Today and three had already been on Beatles VI.

The album features Paul McCartney's "Yesterday", arranged for guitar and string quartet and recorded without the other group members, which even by Beatles standards was incredibly popular. John Lennon's "You've Got to Hide Your Love Away" indicates the influence of Bob Dylan and includes classical flutes. While several compositions on 1964's Beatles for Sale, as well as "I'll Cry Instead" from A Hard Day's Night, had leaned in a country and western direction, McCartney's "I've Just Seen a Face" was almost pure country, taken at such a fast tempo that it might have been bluegrass if not for the absence of banjo and fiddle. 

"Ticket to Ride", also released as a single, was felt by Lennon to be "heavy" in its sound compared to the group's previous output and daring in its reference to a boy and girl living together. McCartney called the arrangement "quite radical".

ALBUM PLAYED FOR GRADING: 

Yes – brilliant!  sound quality throughout!

Absolutely Top Stunning Audio! Not a single loud click or pop. This rare record plays up to its visual grading and beyond.  Super Clear Strong Sound, this beautiful record plays with vibrant, TOP audio throughout. Strong, undistorted sound, the frequencies are sharp and clear and free of loud pops or clicks. AMAZING CLEAR SOUND!

The channels are clean and unstressed with NO evidence of any groove-wear whatsoever. NO sound obvious blemish were found during playback, and every minute of this great album has been tested.

The music jumps out, with definition and clarity. I'll give a detailed account below:

Beginning with the iconic 'Help', the music comes in with great clear audio, no pops or clicks and nice clean run ins. Moving into the wonderful 'The Night Before', which demonstrates The Beatles early subtle production layering, with notes and effects that are usually lost on most even relatively played vinyls. Here the audio sings out with amazing clarity. There was one very light pop in the middle of the song only. 'You Got To Hide Your Love Away', a real test on this album due to its many layered quiet sections sings out with very little static in the run ins and quiet areas. A couple of very light near inaudible static tics in the middle section. Great music with great clarity, and so hard to find with this type of sound. Still no loud pops or clicks during the music, and not a hint of distortion. In fact I may as well confirm now that there is not a hint of distortion anywhere on this great vinyl. There are a couple, of very light clicks between tracks, but no pops or clicks during the music. The classic 'You're Gonna Loose that Girl' plays with crystal clear sound. Superb clear bright sound, amazing. Leading back into the paired down 'Ticket to Ride' , the vinyl again plays with super clear sound, amazing for such a paired down audio. No pops or clicks just super clear sound. 

Side 2. comes in with 'Act Naturally', following near silent run ins, and again in 'Its only Love', the audio is just superb, with minimal static and clear vocal layering. 'You Like me Too Much', also sings out, with great clarity and an amazing lack of surface sound. Another track that is often blighted with loud pops, clicks, buzzing crackle and distortion, but not here. 'Tell Me what You See' sounds just superb and leads into 'I've just Seen A Face', another quiet track and again a real vinyl audio test, just sounds so clear. Just one very light pop in the middle of the track.

All the way through every track plays with incredible definition. The complex arrangements in 'Yesterday'  play so well, with great audio precision. There are four very light clicks near the start, (and they are very light) but certainly no dominant noises or interference anywhere on this great pressing, makes this a truly incredible collectable press of this great MONO record. Rounding off with the rockous 'Dizzy Miss Lizy', it plays superbly, super clear sound maintaining the high audio standard set by every other track on this lp. The music jumps out, with definition and clarity, the vocals which come through with tremendous power. The tonal quality make this a sensational pressing. With the clear and extra loud First cut Mono engineering giving the audio a vibrant sound which cannot be beaten.

The record plays with staggering power, with hardly any surface sound during the tracks.  The music jumps out, with definition and clarity, particularly on the percussion instruments, and vocals which come through with tremendous power. As is the same with the bass guitar and drums, whilst the guitars come through crisp and clear. 

Super strong sound with minimal distractions, the album plays right through with absolutely NO sticks, jumps or repeating unwanted noises what so ever! This is a great Audio pleasure and I would have to give the Audio at least an EXCELLENT PLUS grading. 

A great all round example of this great Beatles vinyl, and a staggering first MONO mix, unlike the re-issues that lack the impact and the clarity of this amazing sound. 

THE RECORD 

A lovely piece of glossy vinyl. Extremely heavy, on initial inspection it looks completely un marked. Only when put under the spotlight can a ultra light hairline be seen and feint sleeve removal marks, but nothing heavy and nothing that interrupts the sound. There are NO marks on this vinyl that would even come close to creating an audio disturbance. I can guarantee! This vinyl has an amazing lustre, deep grooves that show no grove wear and no signs of over playing, that is clear from the amazing clear sound. This vinyl has hardly been played and in my opinion is an Archival example! Must grade at EXCELLENT PLUS to NEAR MINT.

THE LABELS - NEAR MINT CONDITION

Both labels are in EXCELLENT CONDITION, with light spindle traces only, and NO wear around the spindle hole! In fact side two looks like there are NO spindle traces at all. The K T tax credits are still black and un worn. Great  examples of this rare classic First press.

VINYL TESTED FOR ANY SIGNS OF WARPING:

Yes, NONE visible what so ever when tested be sight and on a moving turntable.

THE COVER – EXCELLENT PLUS

Printed by Garrod and Lofthouse the album cover features the group with their arms positioned to spell out a word in flag semaphore. According to cover photographer Robert Freeman, "I had the idea of semaphore spelling out the letters HELP. But when we came to do the shot the arrangement of the arms with those letters didn't look good. So we decided to improvise and ended up with the best graphic positioning of the arms." 

It is extremely hard to find an Original 1st press cover of Help in anything like decent condition. This is a lovely example with only very light corner wear and some light creasing to the laminate.

'Help' covers have to be one of the most prone to wear, of all the classic Beatles vinyls from the sixties. The laminate is prone to cracking and lifting, with serious ring wear and destruction to the edges. The unlaminated back is usually heavily marked and The Spines are nearly always flattened, worn and un readable. Not this one!

The opening edges are very square and un frayed, with none of the usual splits at the opening, which these nearly always have. The white areas are very white, with no blemishes. The back cover is nice and clean, with no discernible ring wear, which is very unusual for these delicate covers.

The Spine shows minimal wear only, with no cracks, the spine text is totally intact, and is one of the squarer examples I have seen. A great example. All round, this is a really nice cover!!!

THE INNER

Comes with Original First Press Inner Sleeve with Polythene Lining. Great condition, just some light yellowing and a very slight split at the top, clearly shown in the image. States: "USE EMITEX..." & "IMPORTANT - TAKE GOOD CARE OF YOUR MICROGROOVE RECORDS ..."

EXCELLENT condition, NO tears around the die cut openings. Crisp and Clean.

RARITY

A FIRST PRESS copy of HELP in this type of condition is scarce. The vinyl is so often played so much, heavily marked, scratched, with noisy, poor and distorted sound. Any 1st examples with a record in this type of condition, that plays really well is very rare.

FIRST UK Yellow and Black original pressings of HELP are getting rarer by the day. Finding one in TOP all round condition is extremely rare, and a 1st pressings with stunning crystal clear audio and makes this a very rare opportunity.

This is an Original First Uk Press from 1965 with Original Inner Sleeve and great original HEAVY PRESSED Vinyl. With Original Yellow and Black Parlophone Labels with the rarer K T Tax Credit,  the 1st press label and the correct first press cover. Finding a copy in this condition is VERY RARE Indeed. A wonderful and extremely rare copy of this classic early Beatles album!

MAKING THIS A FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY TO OWN AN EXTREMELY RARE PIECE OF MUSICAL HISTORY.

GREAT COVERS WITH NO SEAM SPLITS, NO TEARS, NO WRITING, NO STICKERS.

GREAT VINYLS WITH NO LOUD CLICKS OR POPS, NO JUMPS OR REPEATS - GUARANTEED!

SCRUPULOUS EXAMINATION and TESTING; PLEASE NOTE:

This record has been play tested on highly sensitive equipment to ensure the sound quality and accuracy of description. I aim to give a precise and concise description of the sound quality, pointing out any defects so that you know what you are buying. I will not go into screeds of information about the nature of the songs, as I imagine that you already know them well. I aim to describe all items as accurately as possible, and offer a full refund on return if for any reason you are not completely happy with the item description.

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VINYL SOUND - PLEASE NOTE:

The highest quality vinyl with clear sound is rare, and is what I always aim for. I only sell records that play with TOP AUDIO performance, super clear sound uninterrupted by hiss or other interference. Even with the cleanest copies you will find occasional static sound or occasional light tics during playback, caused by a build of dust in the grooves. This is clearly different from the distortion, loud pops, repeating tics or clicks that are found on heavily played and worn pieces of vinyl. Any static build up will reduce when played, and I advise a light clean should be given between plays for optimal performance. 

VINYL

Large format art work covers with the original sound and mix unique to vinyl and of the highest quality audio. Vinyl record have always been loved and have become a great investment opportunity, with prices soaring over the last ten years, making classic pieces a great financial as well as a cultural investment.  

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IMAGES and INFORMATION

I only use my photographs taken with a high quality professional digital camera of the item for sale. The images are designed to be as clear as possible, giving an exact image of the item. I aim to give sufficient and accurate detail as possible, so that you know exactly what you are bidding on. Please let me know if you need any further information and I will be only to happy to oblige.

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ABOUT ME 

I am a visual artist, working internationally, a collector of art and rare objects including rare vinyl, which I have been collecting for over 25 years, and an art and music enthusiast. I specialise in the  highest quality rarest items, selling to collectors the world over. I want you to know what a great item you are bidding on. If there is anything that is unclear in the listing, or you have any questions about this or any other item, please feel free to get in touch. All the best to you.  

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SOME EXAMPLES OF FEEDBACK –

BRILLIANT LP MINT CONDITION,AWESOME SELLAR,1ST CLASS PACKAGING, NO PROBLEMS A+

ITEM RECEIVED.. AS DESCRIBED... PACKED GREAT...MANY THANKS..RECOMMENDED.. A*******

Great LP from a great seller. Thanks !! Very well packaged. AAA+++

received today! great record!! thank you!!!

Item arrived quickly, well packaged and in excellent condition. Very pleased.

fast delivery, superb communication, good item, great ebayer AAAAA+++++

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RETURN POLICY:

100% Satisfaction Guaranteed ; - returns accepted with out question. If you are not happy then it can be returned, I cant say fairer that that!

I ONLY SELL RARE GOODS THAT ARE IN GREAT CONDITION, IF THERE IS ANY SLIGHT DEFECT, IT WILL BE CLEARLY STATED.

If in the unlikely event that you may want to return an item, or that I have missed something in the listing, I offer a no quibble return policy. Items must be returned within 12 Days of receipt, and returned in the same condition that they were sent out in. Return postage must be paid by buyer, unless there is a particular fault with the item, and then I will pay the full postage costs!

MY RECORD GRADING SYSTEM IS AS FOLLOWS - (BASED ON RECORD COLLECTOR MAGAZINE U.K. )

MINT: Virtually unplayed. The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. Cover is pristine.

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.

V.G PLUS: The record will still be nice and shiny, but may have a few light marks, and will play well. Slight wear and tear on the cover.

V.G: The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items.

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, etc.

FAIR: Fair. It is noticeable that the record has been played so much that the sound quality has deteriorated very noticeably. The cover and contents are showing signs of folding, scuffing of edges etc.

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POSTAGE AND PAYMENT DETAILS : -

Items will be extremely well sealed and securely wrapped using the best possible packaging for safe handling and delivery. I send items all round the globe with 100% success! I sell top quality rare records to discerning buyers. I do not make money from the postage costs and aim to keep the prices at a reasonable rate, but please don't expect a cheap second rate service. 

IT IS AN ABSOLUTE PRIORITY THAT THE ITEMS YOU BUY GETS TO YOU IN PERFECT CONDITION. All RECORDS ARE REMOVED FROM THEIR MAIN COVER AND PLACED IN A BRAND NEW REPLACEMENT INNER SLEEVE TO AVOID ANY CHANCE OF EDGE SPLITS OR KNIFING. THEY ARE HELD SAFELY IN EXTRA THICK PLASTIC SLEEVES, AND THEN THEY ARE SECURED WITH SEVERAL EXTRA LAYERS OF REINFORCED CARD BOARD AND PADDING AND MAILED IN EXTRA STRONG PROFESSIONAL RECORD CONTAINERS TO ENSURE THEIR SAFE ARRIVAL. AS I HAVE STATED I HAVE A 100% SUCCESS RATE AND AIM TO KEEP IT THAT WAY.

Example of packaging used

UK - First Class Signed For Recorded Delivery with Insurance : = £5.00

UK Special Signed For Next Day Delivery with Insurance : = £8.90

EUROPE - International Airmail Signed For Recorded Delivery with Insurance : = £11.95

INTERNATIONAL, Non-Europe e.g. USA, Japan, Russia, Australia etc. International Airmail Signed For Recorded Delivery with Insurance : = £18.95

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MULTIPLE PURCHASE REDUCTION

Reduced postage of course for multiple items up to 30% off extra items.

POSTAGE WILL BE FIRST CLASS OR THE FASTEST AND SAFEST POSSIBLE ALTERNATIVE, RECORDED WITH TRACKING AND INSURANCE. ALL ITEMS ARE FULLY INSURED AND COVERED FOR THE SAFEST DELIVERY POSSIBLE, AT NO EXTRA COST TO YOU. GUARANTEED!

POSTAGE RECEIPTS AND PROOF OF POSTAGE IS ALWAYS AVAILABLE. MANY THANKS.

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PAYMENTS 

Payments must be made within 3 days of purchasing unless an alternative arrangement has been agreed upon. Pay Pall ONLY for International buyers. We will accept Pay Pall, cheque or postal order within the UK, but no cash or bank transfers. Items sent out immediately on receipt of payment

Please Note: If no contact is made by the winning bidder following the mandatory Ebay 3 days, I will reserve the right to offer the item to the runner-up, unless prior notice of any delay is arranged beforehand.  Any bidder who has missed the chance to purchase an item from me can still email to make a priority second chance.