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The Beatles - Help!/I'm down - UK 1965 - Original Parlophone 45 VERY GOOD

Sold Date: January 29, 2022
Start Date: January 4, 2022
Final Price: £28.99 (GBP)
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                                    THE BEATLES  - "HELP!" / "I'M DOWN "               Superb U.K pressing dating from July 1965 released on the standard black & silver parlophone label: R5305. 
Both labels have "The Gramophone com..." rim text along with the "KT" purchase tax code in both run-outs. 
Matrices: 7XCE 18280 - 2 & 7XCE 18281-2
Stamper codes: 4 KT TL & 7 KT/WGG
Housed within an original green and white  "Miners Make - Up" Parlophone sleeve. 
                                                     CONDITION  LABELS: Excellent 
A nice looking pair bearing minimal  spindle marks round each centre hole (please see photo's).
ViSUAL: Very Good 
Both playing surfaces are clean and glossy but bear a few  marks and scuffs associated with regular handling but no other major issues (please see photo's).
AUDIO: Very Good 
Flawless clean and clear sound quality on both sides.
COVER Very Good 
Fully intact with moderate age storage wear and creasing ( please see photo's).
ALL RECORDS ARE PLAY-TESTED AND GRADED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE UK RECORD COLLECTORS GUIDE