THE BEATLES – WITH THE BEATLES UK 1ST STEREO PCS 3045 JOBETE YEX 110-2 / 111-2 EX/EX+

⭐ KEY PRESSING IDENTIFIER

Original UK 1963 stereo pressing on black/yellow Parlophone labels
YEX 110-2 / YEX 111-2 matrices with early 1 GP / P stamper codes
Rare “Jobete” credit plus “You Really Gotta Hold On Me” misprint on label and sleeve

📝 Description

A superb original UK stereo copy of With The Beatles, issued on Parlophone PCS 3045 with the classic black and yellow labels, and carrying a highly desirable combination of early first-issue features.

This example has the correct YEX 110-2 / YEX 111-2 matrices, along with very early 1 GP / P mother/stamper codesin the deadwax, confirming it as an early stereo pressing from the original 1963 production run.

Most importantly, it features the scarce and much-collected “Jobete” publishing credit for “Money”, together with the well-known “You Really Gotta Hold On Me” wording on both the side two label and the rear sleeve track listing. These details make it one of the more appealing early stereo variants of this landmark Beatles LP.

Condition is especially strong. The vinyl is a conservative EX, with lovely gloss and only light signs of handling, while playback is equally impressive with strong, clear stereo sound and only minimal background in quieter moments. The Garrod & Lofthouse flipback sleeve is a really attractive EX+ example — clean, sharp and far better than usually found.

A genuinely collectible early stereo Beatles LP, combining the right pressing traits with very pleasing condition.

PRESSING & IDENTIFIERS 💿

Artist: The Beatles
Title: With The Beatles
Country: UK
Label: Parlophone
Catalogue Number: PCS 3045
Format: LP, Stereo

Label design: Black/yellow Parlophone labels
Rim text: “The Parlophone Co. Ltd.”

Matrices / Runout (machine stamped):
Side One: YEX 110-2
Side Two: YEX 111-2

Mother / Stamper codes:
Side One: 1 GP
Side Two: P [No Mother stamp present]

Publishing / label variation:

• “Money” credited to Jobete
• “You Really Gotta Hold On Me” printed on label and rear sleeve track listing

Sleeve:
Original Garrod & Lofthouse laminated flipback sleeve
Rear panel carries the matching “You Really Gotta Hold On Me” wording

Inner sleeve:
Original “Use Emitex Cleaning Cloth” rice-paper inner sleeve present

All key identifiers align with a desirable early UK stereo pressing.

CONDITION & PLAYBACK 🎧

Vinyl: EX
Lovely glossy surfaces with only light paper lines and a few very faint marks visible under strong light. Nothing feelable.

Playback: EX
Fully play-tested. Strong, clear stereo sound with excellent presence and only light background in quieter passages [really just between tracks]. No sticks, jumps or intrusive issues as you would expect at this level.

Labels:
Clean with only minor spindle traces and no writing or stickers.

Sleeve: EX+
A very strong example. The front laminated panel remains clean and attractive with rich dark tones and only minor handling wear. The rear is clean with light age toning only. Flipbacks are intact, spine text is legible, and overall presentation is excellent.

Inner sleeve:
Correct original Emitex rice-paper inner included, with only light age-related wear.

Overall this is a very smart and highly presentable collector copy. Gorgeous must have copy!

COLLECTORS NOTES 💎

Early UK stereo copies of With The Beatles have become increasingly sought after, especially examples combining the key early traits collectors look for.

The standout feature here is the “Jobete” credit for “Money”, a notable early label variation, paired with the “You Really Gotta Hold On Me” wording on both the label and sleeve — a combination that immediately marks this out as an appealing early issue.

Add in the -2 / -2 stereo matrices, early 1 GP / P production codes, the correct Emitex inner, and a clean Garrod & Lofthouse flipback sleeve, and you have a copy that ticks a lot of boxes for Beatles collectors who want both authenticity and condition.

A scarce and highly desirable early stereo pressing of one of the group’s most important UK albums.

💎 MAISON VINYL LISTING POLICY

Maison Vinyl specialises in collector-grade classic vinyl, rare pressings and audiophile editions.

Each record is ultrasonically cleaned using a HumminGuru, carefully inspected and fully play-tested on a Rega Planar 8 turntable fitted with an Apheta 3 cartridge.

Descriptions are written conservatively, highlighting even minor imperfections so buyers know exactly what they are purchasing.

All photographs show the exact item for sale.

VINYL GRADING

EX+        A superb copy with only minimal signs of handling or use.

EX           Light signs of play with excellent sound quality.

VG+       Very enjoyable with only minor marks and light background in places.

We do not list records below VG+ condition.

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🚚 PACKING AND SHIPPING

📀 Your collector piece will be professionally presented. The vinyl will be stored in a MoFi anti-static archival inner sleeve, with the outer sleeve protected in a high-density crystal-clear polypropylene cover. Records are carefully packed using proper LP mailers and protective padding to ensure safe arrival.

📦 UK orders ship via Royal Mail Tracked 48 or Royal Mail Special Delivery by 1pm, depending on the value of the record and the level of insurance required.

🌍 International buyers are welcome – shipping via Royal Mail International Tracked. Final shipping cost depends on destination.

🌍 Please note that import duties, taxes or customs charges may apply when the record arrives in your country. These charges are set by your local Customs Authority and payment is the responsibility of the buyer when the item arrives. I declare the true sale value on all customs forms and cannot mark items as “gift”.

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