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Beatles, Please Please Me: * GOLD LABELS * RARE UK 1st Press MONO * DICK JAMES *
Sold Date:
August 23, 2022
Start Date:
August 13, 2022
Final Price:
£312.00
(GBP)
Bid Count:
21
Seller Feedback:
1403
Buyer Feedback:
75
This item is not for sale. Gripsweat is an archive of past sales and auctions, none of the items are available for purchase.
For sale is a complete and original MONO UK 1st pressing of The Beatles 1st studio album, Please Please Me.
This copy comes with the correct 1st press front-side laminated Ernest J. Day & Co flip-back sleeve with the Angus McBean photo credit placed in the bottom right corner on the front side. The vinyl has the extremely rare 1st press crossover black labels with gold Parlophone logo and Dick James publishers credit for B4 & B5 and Northern Songs credit for A1 & A2.
Serial number: PMC 1202
Matrix number: XEX 421 - 1N / XEX 422 - 1N
Stamper codes: 1 GL / 1 GM
Vinyl Weight: 165g
Condition:
Vinyl: VERY GOOD
The vinyl is glossy and clean. Several surface marks are present on both sides. The side 1 label show signs of scuffing. VERY GOOD. The audio is enjoyable. There is some subtle background crackle and an infrequent pop but nothing intrusive. There are no skips, jumps or repeat clicks. VERY GOOD.
Sleeve: VERY GOOD
The sleeve is really clean for an early PPM. The front retains a glossy finish with bright colours. There are several laminate ripples. The rear is really clean. As is often the case, a short section of flip-back is missing. The spine is without wear, the corners have minor wear, the bottom edge shows subtle wear.
Inner Sleeve: VERY GOOD +
The original inner sleeve looks great. It is very clean, has minimal discolouration and shows only minor creasing. Also included in the sale is an audiophile quality, anti-static inner sleeve to help protect and preserve the fantastic record.
This record will be sent via an insured courier in a padded vinyl mailer.
Please see my other listings. I am selling some rarities from my personal collection.
Bidders with less than 10 feedback please contact me prior to bidding or your bid will be removed.
