Sold Date: December 1, 2024
Start Date: November 24, 2024
Final Price: £22.00 (GBP)
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This a RARE 1st pressing of The Beatles first single on Parlophone
This is the version of the song which was recorded on Tuesday 4th September 1962 at Abbey Road Studios.  This version features Ringo Starr on drums and does not contain any tambourine playing. It can also be identified by the presence of the matrix number 7XCE 17144-1N in the runout. In recent years there have been some reissues that have also included this version.

There is another version of the song recorded on Tuesday 11th September 1962 at Abbey Road Studios. That version features an uncredited Andy White on drums with Ringo Starr playing tambourine.
The main differentiator between this version of the red label issue, compared to the other original 1962 versions, is the absence of the 'MADE IN GT. BRITAIN' text under the Parlophone logo on the label.
A ZT tax code stamped in the runout indicates a pressing made before November 1962 when the code changed to PT. 
This vinyl grades GOOD+ or VG- it has a build up of surface scratches and scuffs. However, it plays through without sticking, skipping or jumping. There is some crackling throughout and some 'pops' at the start, but none of this over powers the music which comes through loud and clear. It's still a great listen!

A side label has writing (see photos)
Comes in an original company sleeve
These are photos of the actual item for sale, you get what you see
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SEALED  =  The record is still factory sealed (shrink wrapped) and has never been opened

MINT (M)  =  The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition

NEAR MINT  (NM)  =  The vinyl/sleeve are virtually unblemished. It looks & plays like new though the record is used, And possibly has very light paper withdrawal marks or hairlines.

EXCELLENT (EX)  =  The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and/or creasing

VERY GOOD  (VG)  =  The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable

GOOD (G)  =  The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discoloration etc,

+ and - are used to differentiate between those categories