Beatles HELP 1965 French Odeon OSX 230 Original Press LP VG+/VG+
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Description
Own a Piece of History: The Beatles "HELP!" 1965 Original French Pressing!
An iconic and highly collectible album, this is the original French pressing of The Beatles' "HELP!" from 1965 on the legendary Odeon label. Featuring all the classic tracks from the film, this LP is a must-have for any serious Beatles collector or fan of 60s pop rock.
Record Characteristics
- Artist: The Beatles
- Album: HELP! Chansons du film "HELP!"
- Label: Odeon
- Catalog #: OSX 230
- Country: France
- Year: 1965 (Original Pressing)
- Format: 12" LP Vinyl, 33 RPM, Mono
- Matrix/Runout Side A: XAR 816 (Visible) - INFORMATION NON CONFIRMÉE: Full runout details (e.g., specific stamper numbers)
- Matrix/Runout Side B: INFORMATION NON CONFIRMÉE: Runout details for side B
- Tracklist (Side A): 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
- Tracklist (Side B): 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
Condition (Goldmine Standard)
This original pressing has been carefully inspected and graded.
- Vinyl: VG+ (Very Good Plus) - The vinyl shows some light signs of use, with a few superficial hairline scuffs visible under strong light that do not significantly affect play. Plays through beautifully with minimal background noise that is not distracting. Clean labels.
- Sleeve: VG+ (Very Good Plus) - The classic gatefold (or single, INFORMATION NON CONFIRMÉE: type of sleeve if gatefold or not) cover shows some minor edge wear and light creasing consistent with age. There is slight discoloration/yellowing visible on the white areas due to time, but no major rips, tears, or seam splits. The spine is intact and readable.
- Inclusions: Comes with an original type Odeon inner sleeve (likely generic paper, INFORMATION NON CONFIRMÉE: exact type).
Additional Notes
This is a highly sought-after French original pressing from 1965. The "MADE IN FRANCE" stamp is clearly visible on the label. This version's tracklist and cover art may differ from other international pressings, making it a unique addition to any collection.
Please examine all provided photos carefully as they form an integral part of the item's description. Feel free to contact me for any further details, additional pictures of the runouts, or a test play confirmation.
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