BEATLES R4949 2nd Press Love Me Do '62 UK 45 Black Silver ParloPhone Ringo Drums

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BEATLES R4949 2nd Press Love Me Do '62 UK 45 Black Silver ParloPhone Ringo Drums

Hello.

Before commencing, last day for posting before christmas is via the "everyday" (not saturday) special delivery service from royal mail on thurday 22nd December. 1st class recorded to the UK is 20th December but arrival is not guranteed before christmas. Please bear this in mind when choosing your chosen shipping option. International bidders shall not receive their items before christmas.

Additionally, as as a result of previous winners not receiving their items, (even though I sent them by recorded mail) any items which exceed £42 in final auction value, then shall be sent within the UK via special next day delivery (within 3 days of successful paypal payment) at a rate of £5.45 for Albums and/or Singles. Multiple items shall be free within the same shipment if within 3 days of payment of the 1st purchase. Unless arranged beforehand of course. Record "singles" exceding £42 to international bidders shall be sent via Airsure £8.72 for Europe and North America. Shipments to the rest of the world shall be £8.96 via the international signed for service and insurance upto £500. Thanks, and sorry for the bureaucracy.

Here we go.......

The Beatles

Released: 5th October 1962 (This version August 1963 with Ringo on Drums)

Side 1: Love Me Do

Side 2: P.S. I Love You

R-4949

7XCE 17144-1N

7XCE 17145-1N

Side 1 stampers: 1RD

Side 2 stampers: 1GPM

Black and Silver Parlophone Records

Ardmore and Beechwood Ltd.

MADE IN Gt. BRITAIN credits

(M)ZPT tax code in run-off groove

KT embossed onto centre of Side 2

Condition: Excellent

Issued in Great Britain in August of 1963, I offer you a genuine early 2nd pressing of the Beatles' 1st UK 45 RPM 7 inch Single on the Black and Silver parlophone records label. It is titled "Love Me do / P.S. I Love You" with Ringo Starr on Drums on catalogue number R-4949. It holds the Ardmore and Beechwood ltd. credits on both sides but does not state "Sold in the UK" text on either side. Furthermore, the parlophone credits running the outer perimeter are in upper/lower case text. The stampers on Side 1 are MZPT-1 with RD stampers and 7XCE 17144-1N matrix. Side 2 stampers are ZPT-1 with GPM stampers and 7XCE 17145-1N matrix. Defined by the following description and the grading tool below the condition is Excellent overall.

On their first single, The Beatles, courtesy of George martin, were joined by Scottish session drummer, Andy White, who replaced Pete Best for the take on 11th September 1962 (2nd pressing) whilst relegating Ringo to the Tambourine. A week earlier on the 4th September, Ringo recorded this version which didn't come up to scratch and then that is when Andy White was brought in by George Martin.

Visually, the Vinyl is in nice condition, Excellent on side 1. The vinyl retains a good glossy finish but with plenty of light hairlines and some discolouration present, there are no penetrating hairlines only mild scuffs. The label is in an excellently clean and bright condition with some minor fading but great strength to the printed characters. There is minor wear around the centre hole, these being light spider trails and light indentations but the push out centre is strong and rigid. My Vega is out of service until after Christmas but the last time it was played (and being stored since), playback was Excellent with no jumps, no skips and no excessive crackle.

Side 2, with a strong label with a strong "KT" embossed tax code in the centre. All characters are near perfect and the print is in excellent condition with only minor fading but no scratches or label lifting. The vinyl retains it's gloss finish albeit showing evidence of shimmering/slight discolouration and with plenty of "light" hairlines being present but no deep penetrating mark. Again, previous playback was Excellent but visually Very Good Plus. 

The Green original Parlophone sleeve type-1D is straight cut at the top with "6'- to 50'-" on the rear.
The EMI company name was corrected to: "Controlled by Electric & Musical Industries Ltd" in a slightly larger font on the back cover of these type sleeves. The sleeve is in Very Good Plus condition with no seam splits or writing. The text print is excellent great strength to characters. There are a few light extraction creases, some fading, light window wear and the corners have creasing.

Please take a look at the pictures as they will hopefully illustrate it's approximate visual condition.

Please take a look at the picture section as this will hopefully clarify it's authentic condition.

I shall dispatch items by registered post following (within 3 days of) a safe deposit through Paypal and shall be posted with appropriate protection. I thank you for looking and wish you luck.

As a foreword regarding grading,

I have to admit there's just something unique and special about Vinyl records. I appreciate that the modern download industry facilitates easy access to our most beloved tracks and compact discs are "compact" and slim-lined to minimize storage space. However, what is missing from them forms of media only a record enthusiast will appreciate. If we could possibly disregard the amazing sound reproduction attained only by vinyl records, in terms of value for money, there's just no comparison. If we rationalise it as "what you get for your money", i'll pick records anyday. I don't get any real "consumerable satisfaction" when buying tracks that are then stored in cyber-space and all that you see is a picture of the band pop up. It's a shame what is lost is the atmosphere, originality and imagination of sleeve artwork with the added extras sometimes thrown in, such as limited edition inserts and posters. I believe that a quality vinyl record is it's own form of art, incomparable to that "file" we have downloaded from cyber-space.

Therefore, when buying records I want to obtain a record which I know is what I want, ie condition. In the past, I have had many encounters where I didn't receive what I thought I was bidding on. For example, my experience would suggest that some sellers over grade their stock, whether it be through inexperience or unscrupulous members who believe they can get away with it. When I grade vinyl condition, I emphasize its strong points and weak points in as much detail as possible in addition to a detailed image section to assist in determining its approximate condition. I want you to be informed on what you are bidding on without the presence of over grading / undergrading. I hope my grading system will help with comparing your needs with what is on offer. Thanks and good luck.

Mint = Brand new in shrink wrap with no seal breaks or damage.

Near Mint = removed from shrink wrap but no damage, no discolouration or scratches to the sleeve, vinyl or inserts, etc. Near Flawless, the odd light background crackle between tracks for example.

Excellent plus = Full gloss vinyl shows only light extraction whisps or a few light hairlines. May have may have light background noice through quieter sections but does not intrude into general play. Light spider trails or wear to labels, sleeve may have light wear only.

Excellent = Full gloss vinyl may show light hairlines and extraction whisps or scuffs. May have increasing amounts of light background noise which may start to intrude into general play with the odd pop or click. Minor wear to labels/ inserts, etc, outer sleeve may have light creasing or light laminate rubbing.

Very Good Plus = Full gloss but may have discolouration and moderate wear to the vinyl, sleeve and/or inserts, etc. May have a scratch or two which you can feel but plays without a skip. Background noise with the odd pop or click but no skips.

Very Good = A few more scuffs or scratches to the above, sleeve shows signs of noticable damage ie split margin or laminate penetrations. Inserts, show noticable wear. Background noise with the odd pop or click. May skip once only.

Good = Vinyl shows many noticable scratches with some you can feel, discolouration and/or damage present to most contents. playable but may have more than one skip and extensive pops and/or clicks. Skips no more than 3 times or is graded as poor.

Poor = Unplayable due to fundamental damage. Extensive heavy scratches or wear. For framing purposes only.