The Beatles “Please Please Me" 1st UK Press Mono Vinyl LP 

Description:

The first official Beatles L.P. release. The album contained the “A” and “B” sides of their first two singles, plus 10 new songs. All recorded in one incredible session at Abbey Road. The session cost just £400 and lasted 16 hours. This first pressing was released on March 22, 1963 and is a real treasure for collectors and listeners alike. 

Key Features:

Matrix: Side 1: XEX 421-1N; Side 2: XEX 422-1N.  Labels: The first pressing has a black label with gold print and “Parlophone Co. Ltd” printed at the start perimeter print. “Dick James Mus. Co” incorrect publishing credit for “I Saw Her Standing There”, “Misery”, “Do You Want To Know A Secret” & “There’s A Place”. With or without tax code and with 33 1/3 on the label.  Sleeve: The first pressing ‘Gold’ sleeve is an Ernest J.Day & Co. front laminated cover, with large “mono“ on front. The photo credit for the front cover: “Photo Angus McBean” is printed in the lower right corner. The text starts at the end of “s” in “songs”.   Inner: Polythene-lined “Use Emitex” die-cut inner sleeve. Stampers: 1O & 1M (1st Mothers on both sides) 

Visual Grade: EXCELLENT-!
In good natural light the record exhibits a glossy and clean appearance with only light signs of use and under strong focused halogen spotlight, short light surface marks can be seen. A very nice example of a difficult record to find in such condition. 

Audio Grade: EXCELLENT-!

It sounds fantastic, great channel separation, crisp vocals and punchy bass from the famous deep-cut early Parlophone pressings. The record lead-ins are nice and quiet - always a good barometer for the play condition of a record - with no hiss or fuzz, no loud pops and little-to-no crackle audible. The playback continues in the same vein throughout with no issues to report that distract from the listening experience with only 3 soft clicks to report at the end fade out of "Ask Me Why". Of course there are absolutely no skips or sticks with this grade. A superb listening experience and centre-piece to any collection. 

Sleeve: EXCELLENT-!
The laminate front retain its original glossy sheen with no sign of ring wear. The matte card back shows light discolouration. No pen marks, writing, stains, rips, tape or splits! Lovely!

Inner Sleeve: EXCELLENT+!

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