The Beatles - Love Me Do 1962 U.K. 1st Press 45 (45-R 4949)
Sold Date:
July 28, 2021
Start Date:
July 21, 2021
Final Price:
£133.78
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Beatles - Love Me Do 1962 U.K. 1st Press 45 (45-R 4949).
This excellent copy of their debut 45 is a U.K. 1962 1st pressing on the red and silver Parlophone label: 45-R 4949. Both labels include the "Made In Gt. Britain" text together with the "Ardmore & Beechwood Ltd." publishing credits.
An "PT" purchase tax code is visible around the centre hole of the "Love Me Do" label. "MPZT" codes are also stamped into both run-outs, indicating that the pressing was made prior to November, 1962.
The disc itself is housed in it's original 'coloured diamonds' Parlophone company sleeve.
Matrix numbers: 7XCE 17144-1N & 7XCE 17145-1N
Stamper codes: 1/RR & 1/RG
Condition
Sleeve (VG+): Original coloured diamonds Parlophone company sleeve is in very good condition with only a few age related creases. There are no seam splits.
Vinyl (EX): Very clean copy with only a few light superficial hairline marks.
Labels (EX): Only some light wear near spindle holes.
