Beatles Love Me Do UK 1963 2nd Press Black Label 45 NM
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Description
THE BEATLES - 'LOVE ME DO'/'P.S. I LOVE YOU'
UK 1963 2nd PRESSING 45
This NEAR MINT 2nd pressing dates from early 1963 and is on the black & silver Parlophone label: R4949
Both labels omit the 'Sold in UK..' text but have 'The Parlophone Co..' worded rims.
The 'KT' purchase tax code is visible in the centre of the 'P.S. I Love You' label
A 'KMPZT' codes are stamped in the side 1 run-out & 'KPZT' on side 2.
The disc is housed within a correct type green & white Parlophone company cover.
Matrix numbers: 7XCE 17144-1N & 7XCE 17145-1N
Stamper codes: 1/RD & 1/GPT (above an upside-down 'M')
CONDITION
Labels: 1. MINT 2. NEAR MINT
A superb set with just two long spindle trails to the side 2 centre hole, but none on 1.
Visual: EXCELLENT +
Both playing surfaces are extremely clean & glossy with just some faint blemishes in the vinyl itself in strong daylight, probably from long-term storage. The only marks on the disc itself are a few light scuffs near the edge of side 2. Apart form that, both playing surfaces are unmarked - even beneath halogen light. Both sides lie 100% flat on the turntable with no dishing or warping.
Play: NEAR MINT
This disc has obviously only been played a few times and the sound throughout is clean, clean & completely unworn. The bass is surprisingly deep and John's harmonica highs are crisp and undistorted. Even the breaks in the song are free from any background noise or interference. Tough to find a better sounding copy of this non-album version with Ringo on drums.
Cover
EXCELLENT
Clean & bright with just some light storage creases but no writing, splits or tears anywhere.
**PLEASE NOTE: This item is located and will be shipped from AUSTRIA. 1st class international postage to UK addresses will be 4.00 GBP**
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