With The Beatles UK 1963 -5N/-5N *MONO* Press LP NM

	£		127
	$		168

THE BEATLES - 'WITH THE BEATLES'

1963 UK 2nd MONO PRESSING LP

This outstanding 1963 UK 2nd pressing mono disc is on the yellow & black Parlophone label: PMC 1230

Both labels omit the 'Sold in UK..' text but carry 'The Parlophone Co. Ltd..' worded rims.

The publishing credit following the 'Money' title is: 'Dominion.Belinda (Ldn.) Ltd.'

The track 3 title on side 2 has been revised as: 'You Really Got A Hold On Me'

The 'KT' purchase tax code is visible around the side 1 centre hole.

Housed in front laminated, tri-flipback 'Garrod & Lofthouse' printed 'Patents Pending' mono cover.

The track listing on the rear carries the corrected 'You Really Got A Hold On Me' title.

Complete with its original 'Use Emitex..' rice-paper lined inner-sleeve.

Matrix numbers: XEX 447-5N & XEX 448-5N

Stamper codes: 4/AH & 1/GT

Disc weight: 161g

CONDITION

Disc

Labels: EXCELLENT +

A pristine pair with just two single faint spindle marks around the side 2 center hole, but none whatsoever on 1. There is a small scuff on the side 2 label in the 4 o'clock position but, as you can see, no other blemishes or wear.

Visual: MINT

Immaculate, 'as new' deep-gloss surface which are totally unmarked & unblemished in strong daylight. Even close examination directly beneath my unforgiving powerful halogen desk lamp reveals absolutely no surface marks or wear whatsoever - not even any wispy paper hairlines. To top it all, both sides lie 100% flat on the turntable with no traces of any dishing or warping. You won't find a better copy.

Play: NEAR MINT

This barely played copy of a seldom see matrix has clearly received just one or two plays and has been carefully and correctly stored these past 47 years. Every track plays cleanly & clearly with no trace of any groove or play wear distortion on any track. The only audible blemishes uncovered by my single play-check was some faint 'swishing' on a few of the bands on side 1, which is an issue on all copies of this cutting I have ever heard. However, it certainly does not spoil the listening experience of this wonderful copy.

Cover

EXCELLENT -

A respectable example of this easily blemished cover which displays a striking clean & unyellowed front panel image. There is just a single 'thumbnail' wrinkles (on Ringo's head') and a hint of storage rubbing but no other significant signs of wear. There is a small bruise to the upper left corner but both opening edges are clean & sharp with no tears or feathering to either. The rear panel displays several light age-related blemishes to the rear panel but no major marks or any writing or missing paper. The flipback edges are a little dirty but al are intact, as are both seams and fully worded spine.

Inner-sleeve

EXCELLENT

Clean & crisp with slight age-toning but certainly no writing, tears or seam splits.

**PLEASE NOTE: This item is located and will be shipped from AUSTRIA. 1st class international postage to UK addresses will be 6.00 GBP**

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