Sold Date: October 18, 2023
Start Date: June 18, 2023
Final Price: £44.99 (GBP)
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THE BEATLES - Please Please Me 
1963 UK 5th press 14-track mono vinyl LP 
With 'The Parlophone Co' label perimeter text & 'Recording First Published' credit
But without 'Sold In UK'
Housed in a front laminated Ernest J Day flipback picture sleeve  PMC 1202 PCS 3042
With polylined 'Emitex' inner 
The first three issues were on the black and gold design label and the first yellow & black issue lacked the 'Recording First Published' text & retained the small '33 1/3' after the matrix number of the first two pressings. The second yellow & black removed the small '33 1/3' print.
This is therefore technically the fifth issue, still from 1963 and still with matrix numbers ending -1.

The Labels:

Black and Yellow Parlophone in design with 'The Parlophone Co Ltd' perimeter & 'Recording First Published' label text. As this is a 1963 pressing there is no 'Sold in the UK' text across the centre of the label.

The Sleeve:

The Ernest J Day flipback sleeve has the large block 'mono' logo on the front & benefits from crisp, clean laminate & rich colours. there is a little damage to the sleeve back at the bottom of the sleeve (please see photo's) however all text is clearly readable

Vinyl :

The vinyl retains a deep sheen on both sides. There is a little spindle wear on the labels & a few light surface hairlines to show for over half a century, which have no effect on play. 

The 'Use Emitex' inner is the correct poly lined variant.

An iconic classic from the Fabs that should be in every record collection.

Tracks :

1. I Saw Her Standing There
2. Misery
3. Anna
4. Chains
5. Boys
6. Ask Me Why
7. Please Please Me
8. Love Me Do
9. PS I Love You
10. Baby It's You
11. Do You Want To Know A Secret
12. A Taste Of Honey
13. There's A Place
14. Twist & Shout

Record Label : Parlophone Records

Catalogue Reference : PCS 1202

Run off grove markings :

Side 1 -    XEX 421 - 1N   G P R          1  7

Side 2 -    XEX 422 - 1N  G 1.1  1.1    4   0       

Country : UK

This is one of 10000 singles LP's, 12” and 7" that I HAVE COLLECTED OVER THE LAST 30 YEARS; they run from the 1950's to the 2000's and cover every style of music.

I am slowly listing them one by one and they are in a verity of condition, most are good or very good, with some in shop purchased condition (i.e. Like new), I don’t have time to play every record listed, (well only the ones I want to listen to), therefore I can’t vouch for the playing condition of this item, however if you want to know how it plays please ask and I will play it and let you know if there is any excessive hissing, scratches and what condition the vinyl is in.

I have kept most of these records for 30+ years plus so my goal is to make sure they arrive with you in the same condition that I have kept them, enjoy bidding and please feel free to ask any questions and I will try to answer them

The record will be packaged in a protective plastic cover and be despatched in a custom cardboard record sleeve with a cardboard backer.

If you purchase more than one single the cost of Shipping is an additional 50p per item won.

If you purchase over 5 singles they are posted in a thick cardboard record box rather than a standard record postage sleeve at no extra cost, which means they are protected from the weather and the postal service, every item has proof of postage.

If you purchase over 5 items and you live are outside the UK, then before we confirm the final shipping costs we need to check with the post office as there may be an additional costs dependent on weight for shipping outside of the UK and as such we may ask for an higher amount than an extra 50p per extra item depending which part of the world you live in and how many items you have purchased.

Payment Details, Please contact me within 3 days of auction closing , payment must be received within 7 days of auction close & buyers outside the UK must pay via PayPal. UK buyers may pay by PayPal, personal cheque or British Postal Order, Please note that cheques will have to clear before dispatch