The Beatles - Please Please Me, PMC 1202 Mono LP Album, UK 1963.

This is the first press with black & gold labels and Dick James credits. There is another version with Northern Songs credits with black & gold labels. The main pressing after this has Parlophone black and yellow labels.

First pressing. March 22, 1963. The first pressing has black label with gold print and “Parlophone Co. Ltd.” printed at the start perimeter print.  “Dick James Mus. Co” uncorrect 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. Tax code variations: ZT, MT, ZMT. Polythene-lined “Use Emitex” die-cut inner sleeve. Matrix numbers: Side 1: XEX 421-1N; Side 2: XEX 422-1N.

Printed and made by Ernest J Day & Co Ltd London.

Photo by Angus McBean. The text starts at the end of “s” in “songs”.

Matrix / Runout (Side A label): (XEX.421)

Matrix / Runout (Side B label): (XEX.422)

Matrix / Runout (Side A runout): XEX 421-1N

Matrix / Runout (Side B runout): XEX 422-1N

The stamper/mother codes on this copy:

Side 1 at 3 o'clock A
Side 1 at 9 o'clock 1

Side 2 at 3 o'clock T
Side 2 at 9 o'clock 1

The vinyl has surface noise which is more noticeable in quieter passages on both sides. There are a lot of marks and hairlines to the surface which does affect play. There are 3 pops on side 2 and crackles on both sides. Might just need a good clean.

However, there are no scratches or warping. I've been happy to play this on my own turntable with no problems.

Picture sleeve has watermark damage to the back. There is edgewear to the corners and some laminating creases. There are 2 initials in ink above the catalogue number. Polythene-lined “Use Emitex” die-cut inner sleeve.

There is some ringwear also.

Please note: I am not a vinyl expert. But I have had a love of vinyl for 40 years and have collected vinyl for a long time. I have graded the vinyl honestly and listened to it throughout. This is from my own personal collection.

Thanks ☺️ for looking.

On 26-Apr-18 at 18:45:37 BST, seller added the following information:

I only send items to the UK 🇬🇧