Please be aware that all records are VISUALLY graded only - all grades are given based on how they appear under my desk lamp - since I do not own a record player. I cannot guarantee that discs will be click and skip free, although any marks and scratches that might possibly cause such problems will be highlighted clearly in the description.

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THE BEATLES
Please Please Me
Very Rare Original '5th' Press Stereo Copy!

On offer here is a very rare, original stereo press copy of the Beatles debut LP 'Please Please Me'. This is the '5th' press, which is the tandard 1963 release as it features the 'Recording first published' text and does ont feature the additional 33 1/3. It also has 'Parlophone' rimtext and no Sold in UK statement.

Back in 1963 stereo was still very much something only the very well off could afford. Stereo discs cost more than their mono counterparts and stereophonic record players were still priced up to the point of being a highly expensive luxury. Because of this, the original stereo presses sold in tiny, tiny numbers whilst everyone bought the much cheaper mono presses. Today it is incredibly difficult to find the original stereo presses of their earlier albums, with Please Please Me being one of the most difficult!

Not in top condition. Being offered due to how hard it is to find the original album in stereo. Would be a great collection filler!

Please check out large, detailed photos of this record at the bottom of this listing.

Title Please Please Me Year of Release 1963 Catalogue Number PCS 3042 Label Yellow / Black Parlophone with Parlo rimtext and no Sold in UK statement Tax Code on Disc K (all I can see) Sleeve Manufacturer Ernest J. Day Side 1 Matrix Number YEX 94-1 Side 2 Matrix Number YEX 95-1 Side 1 Stampers 1 / P Side 2 Stampers 1 / G Sleeve Condition The sleeve is in FAIR condition. Sadly the cover has taken a bit of a beating, but isn't completely gone. The photos below tell the best story. The back has old tape scars and looks like someone has tried doing a recentish repair with clear tape along the top and bottom seams. Inner Sleeve Condition I'm including the original inner sleeve as it has some nice, original 'graffiti' on it. Inserts Condition - Disc Condition
(VISUALLY GRADED) The disc is in G condition. The playing surface has worn and has scuffs and marks all over, along with some slightly heavier looking marks. There's nothing serious or nasty looking, however. Label Condition The labels are in VG condition. The labels are clean but a little worn with some spindlewear and some whitening around the centrehole.

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My Regarding Vinyl Grading:

MINT No true preowned disc can be mint. The highest I will ever grade a disc is NM+/M- if it looks untouched and unplayed, but the MINT description will only be for records I personally know have never been played (i.e. I personally bought from new) or for copies that are still sealed. NEAR MINT (NM) For discs that look near flawless and which may have just the slightest, barely visible little whispy marks here and there. EXCELLENT (EX) For discs that still retain a brilliant, clean shine but does have some light scuffs here and there. VERY GOOD (VG) For discs that still look clean and have a nice shine to them, but do have a fair amount of light scuffmarks and/or some light scratches. GOOD (G) For discs that look like they have been loved and have a fair amount of scuffs and surface scratches. Not in terrible condition, but would look like it would play with a lot of crackle. FAIR (F) For discs that may have some life left in them but are pretty trashed with numerous surface scuffs and heavier scuffs and scratches etc POOR (P) For discs that are unplayable and look completely trashed. Discs like this would only ever be offered if they were insanely rare.