Beatles Please Please Me UK 1963 4th Label *STEREO* LP
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Description
THE BEATLES - 'PLEASE PLEASE ME'
1963 UK *STEREO* PRESSING LP
This scarce UK 1963 STEREO pressing carries the '4th' label variant of the black & yellow Parlophone label: PCS 3042
Both labels omit the 'Sold in UK...' texts but have the 'Recording First Published..' text & 'Parlophone Co..' rims.
An 'MT' purchase tax code is visible in the centre of the side 1 label.
The disc is housed in a front laminated, tri-flipback 'Ernest J. Day' printed cover with a large stereo front indicator.
This copy comes complete with its original 'Use Emitex..' poly-lined inner-sleeve.
Matrix numbers: YEX 94-1 & YEX 95-1
Stamper numbers: 1/GR & 1/M
Disc weight: 172g
CONDITION
Disc
Labels: VERY GOOD +
A clean & bright pair with some light wear to the centre hole but no other problems.
Visual: VERY GOOD
Both playing surfaces are clean & bright, displaying several faint surface marks and an occasional harmless light hairline but certainly nothing deep or feelable. Close inspection directly beneath my powerful halogen desk lamp reveals numerous light, wispy marks consistent with inner-sleeve removal and turntable play. This quality piece of heavy vinyl lies 100% flat on the turntable with no signs of any dishing or warping.
Play: VERY GOOD +
Clearly played many times but there is no major deterioration to the sound throughout. Apart from some light background audible in the few quiet passages, my careful play check detected no clicks, pops or any other significant audible faults.
Cover
VERY GOOD
A very strong and firm example which retains a vibrant & glossy front laminate. There are two small ridges in the laminate towards the opening edges but no 'thumbnails' or any other signficant signs of or wear. The lower corners have slight shelfwear rubbing & there is a 1.5cm split to the uppe right corner seam. The opening edges show a touch of wear but certainly no tears or feathering. The rear panel is respectably white and clean with a hint of storage rubbing but no writing or missing paper. There is a small area of damage to the upper flipback but all are otherwise present and intact. There is a little flaking to the upper seam laminate but no stresses or splits to either. The spine is clean, fully laminated and fully worded woth no bends or stresses.
Inner-sleeve
EXCELLENT
Minor storagewear only.
**PLEASE NOTE: This item is being sent from AUSTRIA. 1st class international signed for postage to UK addresses will be 10.00 GBP**
Strict & grading under strong daylight & directly beneath a halogen desk lamp to UK 'RECORD COLLECTOR' standards.
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