Beatles - Help UK 1968 *SOLID CENTRE* 2nd Press NM Parlophone 45
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Description
THE BEATLES - 'HELP!'/'I'M DOWN'
This UNPLAYED UK copy is a scarce 1968 SOLID CENTRE 2nd pressing on the black & silver Parlophone label: R 5305
Both labels include the 'Sold in UK...' text & have 'The Gramophone Co...' rim texts.
The 'KT' purchase tax code appears in both run-outs only.
Matrix numbers: 7XCE 18280-2: & 7XCE 18281-2:
Stamper codes: 15/ROM & 17/ROA
The disc is housed within its original green & white 'swirl' Parlophone company sleeve.
CONDITION
Disc
Labels: EXCELLENT +
A clean & unworn set with a few light scuffs on the 'I'm Down' label, but no spindle marks or wear around either centre hole.
Visual: MINTFlawless deep-gloss playing surfaces which are totally unmarked both in strong daylight AND directly beneath my unforgiving halogen desk lamp.
Sound Quality: NEAR MINT
This disc appears UNPLAYED and is, apart from two soft ticks on the last chord of 'Help!', audibly flawless.
Cover: EXCELLENT
Light storagewear only.
- This item is located in and will be shipped from AUSTRIA. Priority signed for airmail postage to UK addresses will be 6.50 GBP**
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