Beatles Please Please Me * Black & Gold * 2nd VARIANT LABELS * 1st Press MONO
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The Beatles - Please Please Me
This exceptional copy of the Beatles' debut studio album is a UK first pressing on the highly sought after black and gold Parlophone label.
The vinyl has the extremely rare 2nd variation labels which credit NORTHERN SONGS as the publisher for the titles A1, A2, A6, A7, B4 & B5. Although the 1st variant is perhaps more popular, the 2nd variant is by far the rarer with some estimating only around 3000 copies were produced.
The vinyl is housed within the front-side laminated Ernest J. Day sleeve with Angus McBean photo credit position in the bottom right hand corner on the front of the sleeve and 'cut-out' flip-backs to the reverse.
Also included is the original heavy paper polythene lined EMItex die-cut inner sleeve that only came with very early pressings.
Serial number: PMC
Matrix number: XEX 421 - 1N / XEX 422 - 1N
Stamper codes: 2 RG / 1 GD
Tax Codes: MT
Vinyl Weight: 170g
Condition:
Vinyl: VERY GOOD +
Labels: VERY GOOD
The labels are bright, clean and without writing. There are only a handful of light spindle marks on either sides and very slight rubbing around the spindle holes. There is a blemish on side 2 from what appears to be the removal of a sticker.
Visual: VERY GOOD +
Superb 'factory-fresh' deep-gloss playing surfaces which only show a handful of light marks in strong daylight.
Sound Quality: VERY GOOD +
In spite of the visible marks the heavy weight mono pressing sounds simply superb. There is no sign of groove/play wear. There are quiet lead-ins to both sides and only light static audible in between tracks. A really strong example.
Sleeve: VERY GOOD +
The original sleeve looks fantastic. The front retains the original sheen lustre. The cover art is vibrant with bright colours. The rear is clean with only subtle signs of discolouration. Unlike many copies, the flip-back is completely intact. All four corners have subtle softening. The top, bottom and opening edges along with the spine are without any wear.
Inner Sleeve: EXCELLENT
The original inner sleeve is in great condition. It is very clean, without any staining and with minimal creasing. The vinyl is housed inside an audiophile quality, anti-static inner sleeve to help protect and preserve the record and inner sleeve.
The record will be sent via an insured courier in a padded vinyl mailer. Non-EU international bidders please get in touch for an accurate postage cost if you do not want to ship with the GSP.
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