THE BEATLES

PLEASE PLEASE ME  'with Love Me Do and 12 other songs'


PARLOPHONE      PMC 1202 MONO
4th Pressing - Summer 1963 to January 1964 (Source  thebeatles-collection.com) Discogs  r1097885
Side 1 XEX 421-1N    GHD (possibly G11D) @3PM   1C @9PM Side 2 XEX 422-1N    GTM @3PM    C @9PM Ernest J Day & Co front laminated cover.

Cover VG - Presents REALLY WELL. The card is crisp, the cover clean, and the colour deep and lustrous. The edges and spine are in good condition although the corners are worn. The lamination shows very few signs of  blistering. Rear a little grubby and some light pencil marks that won't fully erase. some ring wear. Original Emitex inner sleeve, still functional though a bit shabby.

Vinyl G - Few light surface scuffs. Disc has been cleaned with a Knosti (1st dip, new solution 20% IPA/distilled water) so minimal background noise. Sound is clear and detailed HOWEVER album has tragic levels of groove wear. Whilst the low notes, particularly the guitar has a lovely twang, the high notes and harmonies are harsh.

Collectors with the right mono setup may be able to overcome these tracking issues. Or maybe it's just a useful cover. 

£3 Discount for each additional album/12” purchased at the same time.

Listed items that include multiple albums/singles will only attract a single discount

£1.50 Discount for a 2nd single purchased at the same time.

As long as both are non gatefold 3rd, 4th, 5th singles, or combining singles and albums gets complicated because of restrictive size guidelines and the quality of my mail stiffeners. I always endeavour to pass on postage savings to the buyer. If in doubt ask and I’ll see what I can do.

 

Given that Ebay is an unseen, trust based marketplace, my assessment's will be conservative, detailed and based upon listening to the records for sale. My gradings are based upon the Goldmine Standard (abridged and paraphrased from Discogs below).

 

Near Mint (NM or M-)

A nearly perfect record. A NM- record has more than likely never been played, and the vinyl will play perfectly, with no imperfections during playback. I am unlikely to ever use this grading for vinyl quality unless I KNOW a record to be new, unplayed and probably still wrapped.

A 45 RPM or EP sleeve should have no more than the most minor defects, such as any sign of slight handling. An LP cover should have no creases, folds, seam splits, cut-out holes, or other noticeable similar defects. The same should be true of any other inserts, such as posters, lyric sleeves, etc.  

Very Good Plus (VG+)

A Very Good Plus record will show some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it. Defects should be more of a cosmetic nature, surfaces may show slight scuffs or very light scratches that don't affect one's listening experiences.

The label may have some ring wear or discoloration, but it should be barely noticeable. Picture sleeves will have some slight wear, lightly turned up corners, or a slight seam split. An LP cover may have slight signs of wear, and may be marred by an indentation or sample distribution cut. In general, if not for a couple of minor things wrong with it, this would be Near Mint. 

Very Good (VG)

Many of the defects found in a VG+ record will be more pronounced in a VG disc. Surface noise will be evident upon playing, but will not overpower the music otherwise. Groove wear will start to be noticeable, as with light scratches that will affect the sound.

Labels may be marred by writing, or have tape or stickers (or their residue) attached. The same will be true of picture sleeves or LP covers. However, it will not have all of these problems at the same time.

Good (G), Good Plus (G+)

In truth I wouldn’t usually bother listing vinyl in this condition, that is with ‘noticeable surface noise and ticks’ although I would consider listing an unusual record with a cover in this condition where ‘seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, ring wear, or other defects will be present’