THE BEATLES...original 1st red Parlophone..PLEASE PLEASE ME..LISTEN ..1963..EX-
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An original UK 1st pressing from 1963 on red Parlophone label R4983 with no ' Made In Great Britain' text and in a Type C sleeve ....Half a century old and sounds fresh as a daisy !
THE BEATLES - (A) PLEASE PEASE ME b/w (B) ASK ME WHY
-1N/-1N with A-side run-off stamps MTPA1 GA, B-side MPTA2 GA
LISTEN to the actual vinyl A-side below....
VINYL....(A) EX- / (B) VG.....
(A-side) glossy, high sheen surfaces were examined closely , there are a couple of non-sounding tiny marks and a few hairlines which were noticeable under a bright light, track plays excellently, very brief minor micro-crackles initially on blank run-in which disappear.
(B-side) visually equal to the A-side but plays as VG with background micro-crackle.
Labels undamaged. The A-side centrepiece has two initials annotated (see pic). Nice copy generally.
SLEEVE ... an original Type C Parlophone sleeve in excellent condition with only mild discolouration in one corner. No splits , no tears, no repairs.
PAYMENT - by one of the following methods....PAYPAL , UK GBP personal cheque (UK account only - cheque to clear) , UK £ Postal Orders.
FEEDBACK - first by you on receipt of the item, then reciprocated by me...guaranteed.
MAILING COSTS as follows;
UK postage = £3.00 ... via 1st class ' signed for' delivery
Europe = £4.25 ...... by standard air mail (add £5.30 if 'signed for' delivery required)
USA, Canada, Australia, NZ, Japan etc = £5.50 .....by standard air mail ( add £5.30 if 'signed for' delivery is required)
A certificate/receipt of posting is always obtained in evidence of despatch.
Packaged in a sturdy record mailer with stiffener support.
Every effort is made to mail the item out within 48 hours of receipt of payment.
If there is a problem of any kind then email me first to resolve the matter amicably.
Record Gradings
MINT = VINYL should be unplayed, undamaged, possibly still sealed in shrinkwrap. Should play without fault. PAPER INSERTS i.e. booklet, lyric sheet or poster should be perfect.
EXCELLENT = VINYL has been played but very well cared for, may have some hairlines or feint paper grazes on playing surfaces but nothing significantly audible although perhaps the occasional micro-noise similar to static may be present. COVER may have extremely light general wear or light corner fold but no serious rips/splits or repairs. (For LPs)-INSERTS, BOOKLETS etc should be clean , complete and undamaged.
VERY GOOD = VINYL has obviously been played many times but plays well without major deterioration in sound quality. Playing surfaces may have some marks and/or light superficial scratches which may be lightly audible in the background . No clicks, no pops, no skips. COVER may have general signs of usage and storage without significant damage e.g. mild edge / corner wear, no splits. (For LPs)-INSERTS,BOOKLETS etc may have light staining and/or the occasional small tear but nothing major. All printed text shoud be legible.
GOOD = VINYL will be heavily played with noticeable surface marks and/or scratches which will be audible, possibly throughout. No skips or jumps despite the prescence of crackles, clicks and pops. COVER AND INSERTS may have any of the following ; visible creases, edge scuffs, stains, annotations, splits, repairs and discolouration. The cover should be complete with no pieces missing.
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