Beatles – Help UK Mono 1st Press - PMC 1255 XEX 549-2 / 550-2 VG+/VG (+)
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Description
Beatles – Help! UK Mono LP PMC 1255 XEX 549-2 / 550-2 VG+/VG Playback
Artist: The Beatles
Title: Help!
Label: Parlophone
Catalogue Number: PMC 1255
Country: UK
Released: 1965
Format: Mono LP
Matrix / Runout:
- Side A: XEX 549-2 RDD
- Side B: XEX 550-2 RAL
Condition
Sleeve: VG+
The original Garrod & Lofthouse flipback sleeve remains in very good plus condition. The laminate retains a strong gloss with only light age-related wear and minor handling marks. The flipbacks remain secure and the spine is fully intact and readable. A tidy, well-preserved example overall.
Record: VG (Appearance) / VG+ Playback
Visually the record grades VG, showing a number of light surface marks consistent with careful use over the years. Despite its appearance, playback is considerably stronger, grading VG+. It plays through very well with clear mono sound throughout, with only occasional light background noise and no significant clicks, skips or repeating faults.
Original Emitex inner sleeve included.
Track Listing
Side One
- 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
Side Two
- 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
Description
A genuine UK mono pressing of Help!, The Beatles' classic 1965 soundtrack album and the band's fifth studio release. Featuring the sought-after XEX 549-2 RDD / XEX 550-2 RAL matrix combination, this is an original analogue mono pressing on the iconic black and yellow Parlophone label.
Containing timeless classics including Help!, Ticket To Ride, Yesterday, You've Got To Hide Your Love Away and I've Just Seen A Face, Help! captures The Beatles at the point where their songwriting was rapidly evolving beyond straightforward pop into something far more sophisticated.
Although the record shows light surface marks consistent with its age, it delivers an impressive VG+ playback, making it an excellent listening copy as well as a highly collectible original UK mono pressing.
Please Note
- Genuine UK mono pressing.
- Black & yellow Parlophone labels.
- Matrix numbers XEX 549-2 RDD / XEX 550-2 RAL.
- Original Emitex inner sleeve included.
- Professionally cleaned, inspected and accurately graded.
Professionally Prepared
Every record we sell is carefully inspected and professionally prepared before dispatch.
- Ultrasonically cleaned using our Degritter record cleaning machine.
- Supplied in a new premium rice paper inner sleeve with the original inner included separately.
- Housed in a premium protective outer sleeve.
Packaging
Your record will be packed to the highest standard using:
- Premium oversized LP mailer.
- Heavy-duty cardboard stiffeners.
- Record shipped outside the sleeve (unless factory sealed) to prevent seam splits during transit.
Buy with confidence from Impala Records.
Please study all photographs carefully as they form part of the description and condition report.
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