Beatles My Bonnie 1961 German *1st Press* Polydor 45 EX
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THE BEATLES & TONY SHERIDAN - 'MY BONNIE'/'THE SAINTS'
1961 1st *GERMAN* PRESS 45
**GERMAN SONG INTRODUCTION**
This record contains the first ever appearance of The Beatles on a commercially available disc.
The is an extremely rare 1st pressing from October 1961 which plays the German introduction to the song 'My Bonnie'
On the orange with gold stars Polydor label: 24 673 with the label subtitle: 'Rock'
Housed in its original orange and white Polydor company cover.
Matrix numbers: X 24 673-2 A & X 24 673-2 B
'Made in Germany' is stamped into both run-outs.
CONDITION DiscLabels: 1. NEAR MINT 2. MINT
Apart from a tiny scratch on the 'A' side label to the right of the left gold star, both are in perfect condition.
Visual: VERY GOOD PLUS
Both surfaces are extremely clean and retain their deep gloss shines, undulled by overeplay or incorrect storage.
Two or three light surface scuffs are all that is visible on each side in strong daylight together with some wispy hairlines directly under a halogen desk lamp.
Audio: EXCELLENT
This disc has received just some careful play and apart from a touch of background on the unaccompanied introductions, there is no significant or major audible wear.
'My Bonnie' song explodes from its gentle German introduction into excellent clear and clean sound quality with no traces of groovewear distortion or background noise.
The 'B' side is also bright and clear with a terrific bass response - a real tribute to Bert Kaempfert's high production standards.
There are of course to no clicks, pops, jumps, repeats or any further faults or wear on this well looked after copy.
Cover: NEAR MINT **Please see my other listings for some rare UK Beatles Records**
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