BEATLES Please Please Me GOLD LABEL Dick James Errors 1ST UK PRESS -1N Mono EX
£
2,000
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2,650
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Description
The Beatles “Please Please Me" 1st UK Press Mono Vinyl LP
Complete with rare Parlophone promo poster.
Description:
The first official Beatles L.P. release. The album contained the “A” and “B” sides of their first two singles, plus 10 new songs. All recorded in one incredible session at Abbey Road. The session cost just £400 and lasted 16 hours. This first pressing was released on March 22, 1963 and is a real treasure for collectors and listeners alike.
Key Features:
- Matrix: Side 1: XEX 421-1N; Side 2: XEX 422-1N.
- Labels: The first pressing has a black label with gold print and “Parlophone Co. Ltd” printed at the start perimeter print. “Dick James Mus. Co” incorrect publishing credit for “I Saw Her Standing There”, “Misery”, “Do You Want To Know A Secret” & “There’s A Place”. With or without tax code and with 33 1/3 on the label.
- Sleeve: The first pressing ‘Gold’ sleeve is an Ernest J.Day & Co. front laminated cover, with large “mono“ on front. The photo credit for the front cover: “Photo Angus McBean” is printed in the lower right corner. The text starts at the end of “s” in “songs”.
- Inner: Polythene-lined “Use Emitex” die-cut inner sleeve.
- Stampers: 1GR & 1T (1st Mother both sides, single digit stamper side 1 = very low on the pressing run)
- Tax Code: No tax code
Visual Grade: EXCELLENT!
In good natural light the record exhibits a superb, deep gloss sheen with one light hairline mark on side one that makes zero sound. A superb example of a difficult record to find in such condition. Don't miss!
Audio Grade: EXCELLENT PLUS!
It sounds fantastic, great channel separation, crisp vocals and punchy bass from the famous deep-cut early Parlophone pressings. The record lead-ins are nice and quiet, always a good barometer for the play condition of a record - with no hiss or fuzz, no loud pops. The superb playback continues in the same vein throughout with no issues to report that distract from the listening experience. Of course there are absolutely no skips or sticks, loud clicks, or pops with this fantastic example. A superb listening experience and centre-piece to any collection.
Sleeve: EXCELLENT!
The laminate front retain its original glossy sheen with no sign of ring wear. The matte card back shows light discolouration. No pen marks, writing, stains, rips, tape or splits. Lovely!
Inner Sleeve: EXCELLENT PLUS!
The original poly-lined EMITEX inner sleeve is in excellent condition, clean and without any splits.
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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:
Your collectors item will be sent with discs in new poly-lined inner-sleeves, securely & professionally ‘double-box’ packaged for safe delivery to you without risk of damage in transit.
Guarantee:
If you're not entirely satisfied, a no-quibble full refund is provided with free return shipping available for 30 days.
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