THE BEATLES – HEY JUDE / REVOLUTION

Rare UK 1988 Parlophone 12" Mono Single

12R 5722 • Original Picture Sleeve • EX Playback

A scarce and highly collectible UK Parlophone 12" issue of one of The Beatles’ most iconic singles — Hey Jude / Revolution, issued in 1988 in the much less common 12-inch format.

This is not the standard 7" reissue. It is the larger-format UK 12" Parlophone mono pressing, catalogue 12R 5722, housed in its original thin card picture sleeve with barcode. A superb collector piece, especially desirable for Beatles completists and collectors of unusual UK Parlophone formats.

⭐ KEY PRESSING IDENTIFIER

The key appeal here is the format: this is the scarce UK 12" mono Parlophone issue, pressed at 45 rpm, rather than the far more commonly encountered 7" single format.

The labels carry the 1968 original sound recording credit, but this is correctly identified as the 1988 UK Parlophone 12" issue — a collectable anniversary-era release rather than a 1968 first issue.

PRESSING & IDENTIFIERS 💿

Artist: The Beatles
Title: Hey Jude / Revolution
Format: 12" single, 45 rpm, mono
Country: UK
Label: Parlophone
Catalogue Number: 12R 5722
Sleeve: Original picture sleeve with barcode
Year of Issue: 1988
Producer: George Martin
Publishing: Northern Songs Ltd.

Side A: Hey Jude
Side B: Revolution

Matrix / Runout:
Side A: 12R 5722 A-1-1-1
Side B: 12R 5722 B-1-1-1

CONDITION & PLAYBACK

Vinyl: EX
A very clean copy with strong gloss and only light signs of careful handling. The labels are clean and sharp with no major defects visible.

Playback: EX
Fully play-tested and plays beautifully, with strong, clear audio and no major playback issues. A very enjoyable playing copy.

Sleeve: VG++ to EX
Original picture sleeve presents very well overall. There is some light edge and corner wear, plus minor handling/age wear visible under close inspection, but it remains a strong, attractive example of this relatively fragile thin card sleeve.

COLLECTORS NOTES

✨ A scarce UK Beatles 12" single from the 1988 Parlophone series.
✨ Much less commonly seen than the standard 7" versions.
✨ Desirable mono presentation at 45 rpm.
✨ Original picture sleeve with barcode.
✨ Strong EX playback copy — ideal for both collecting and playing.

This is exactly the kind of later Beatles issue that can be overlooked until collectors realise how infrequently clean copies appear, especially with the sleeve still presenting this well.

💎 MAISON VINYL LISTING POLICY

Maison Vinyl specialises in collector-grade classic vinyl, rare pressings and audiophile editions.

Each record is ultrasonically cleaned using a HumminGuru, carefully inspected and fully play-tested on a Rega Planar 8 turntable fitted with an Apheta 3 cartridge.

Descriptions are written conservatively, highlighting even minor imperfections so buyers know exactly what they are purchasing.

All photographs show the exact item for sale.

VINYL GRADING

EX+        A superb copy with only minimal signs of handling or use.

EX           Light signs of play with excellent sound quality.

VG+       Very enjoyable with only minor marks and light background in places.

We do not list records below VG+ condition.

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🚚 PACKING AND SHIPPING

📀 Your collector piece will be professionally presented. The vinyl will be stored in a MoFi anti-static archival inner sleeve, with the outer sleeve protected in a high-density crystal-clear polypropylene cover. Records are carefully packed using proper LP mailers and protective padding to ensure safe arrival.

📦 UK orders ship via Royal Mail Tracked 48 or Royal Mail Special Delivery by 1pm, depending on the value of the record and the level of insurance required.

🌍 International buyers are welcome – shipping via Royal Mail International Tracked. Final shipping cost depends on destination.

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