THE BEATLES Please Please Me STEREO 3rd/4th UK Press 1st *GOLD Sleeve 1G Stamper
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BEATLES Please Please Me STEREO 4th UK Press 1st Sleeve 1st Matrix 1P/1R Stamper
A rare 4th UK stereo pressing of The Beatles’ debut LP, far less common than the mono equivalent and increasingly sought after in clean, playable condition. Stereo copies from this early period retain the wide separation and powerful early EMI tube-cut sound that defines these first generations of pressings.
This is a 4th UK stereo pressing on the black & yellow Parlophone label with "The Parlophone Co. Ltd" perimeter text and “Made In GT. Britain” at the bottom of the label. The record retains the original -1 / -1 matrices on both sides, indicating it was pressed from the earliest stereo lacquers.
Housed in a 1st press Ernest J. Day printed sleeve with Angus McBean photo credit aligned according to a 1st version sleeve. Complete with original Emitex inner sleeve.
Year: 1963
Matrix numbers: YEX 94-1 / YEX 95-1
Labels: Yellow & Black Parlophone. "The Parlophone Co. Ltd" perimeter text, “Made In GT. Britain”.
Stamper Codes: 1 P / 1 G
Sleeve: Ernest J. Day front laminated flipback sleeve.
Inner: Original EMITEX cleaning inner.
CONDITION:
The Disc Visual:
In good natural light side one displays a strong original gloss with a clean playing surface overall. Under closer halogen inspection, a number there is no further marks or hairlines light hairlines, consistent with careful use. EXCELLENT! The record sits flat on the turntable with no warping or dishing. Side two is the same however does have non-sounding bag-rash on Side 2.
The Disc Audio:
A very enjoyable listen with strong, clear stereo playback. Lead-ins are generally clean with no background crackle or noise, also clear between tracks. Clearly no skips, sticks on this grade. There are no distracting clicks or pops throughout the entire LP. No distortion in either channel. A superb listening experience. EXCELLENT PLUS!
The Sleeve:
A well-used original sleeve showing clear signs of age. The laminated front has a large stain on the opening side, and some flip-back damage, a fully readable spine and is fully intact. GOOD!
The Inner:
Original Emitex inner included with light signs of use. EXCELLENT!
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Grading:
Records are graded using the standard UK record grading system from the Rare Record Price Guide (RRPG).
Equipment:
Records are play-graded on the following equipment: Rega P3-24 Turntable; Rega Elys 2 Cartridge; Technics SU-9600 Pre-Amp; Technics SE-9600 Power-Amp; Pioneer HPM-100 Speakers, at 70dB.
Shipping:
Your collectors item will be sent with discs in new poly-lined inner-sleeves, securely & professionally ‘double-box’ packaged for safe delivery to you without risk of damage in transit.
Guarantee:
If you're not entirely satisfied, a no-quibble full refund is provided with free return shipping available for 30 days.
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