BEATLES Love Me Do 1ST UK PRESS 7" Single RED LABEL Parlophone 45-R 4949 EX
  £   143
  $   189

 


£ 143 Sold For
Apr 5, 2026 Sold Date
Mar 26, 2026 Start Date
27   Number Of Bids
  Great Britain Country Of Seller
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Description

The Beatles - Love Me Do, 7" 45 RPM single, 5th Oct 1962. No 'MADE IN GB".


1962 1st pressing of The Beatles 1st single 'Love Me Do / P.S. I Love You from the 5th October 1962.


Catalogue number: 45-R 4949 

Label: Parlophone Red Label

Sleeve: Original Parlophone company sleeve 

Mother & stamper codes:  1GA / 1M



CONDITION:

The Disc

Glossy and clean with light signs of play only when viewed under strong focused halogen spotlight, EXCELLENT! A fantastic player, no pops or clicks and of course no skips or sticks with this high grade. A fantastic listening experience. EXCELLENT! The disc sits completely flat on the turntable without warping or dishing. 


The Sleeve

The delicate paper sleeve is clean and fully intact with light signs of wear only, VERY GOOD PLUS!



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Grading:

Records are graded using the standard UK record grading system from the Rare Record Price Guide (RRPG). 


Equipment:

Records are play-graded on the following equipment: Rega P3-24 Turntable; Rega Elys 2 Cartridge; Technics SU-9600 Pre-Amp; Technics SE-9600 Power-Amp; Pioneer HPM-100 Speakers, at 70dB.


Shipping:

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