Item Description

An original 1963 first pressing stereo copy of the Beatles LP entitled ‘Please Please Me’. The record is on the black and gold Parlophone labels with the catalogue number PCS 3042. It has ‘The Parlophone Co. Ltd’ label text but without the "Sold in UK...." text. Dick James Mus Co. publishing credits. Ernest J. Day sleeve. Side one has the matrix number YEX 94-1. Side two has the matrix number YEX 95-1. There is some light wear around the spindle holes. There is a printer’s fault which has given rise to an extremely light ‘crease’ on both labels, it measures approximately 2cm. The condition of the labels is very good. There are some surface marks on both sides of the vinyl otherwise the vinyl is bright. The condition of the vinyl is very good. There is some light creasing to the edges and corners and a little light water staining along the bottom edge of the front cover. The reverse cover has a very small area of light discolouration measuring 2cm and some very light water staining on the fold over flap at the bottom. Otherwise, the reverse cover is extremely clean and bright. It is rare to see a copy of the album in this condition. The condition of the sleeve is very good plus.

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Mint = As new. Near Mint = Almost like new with one or two very minor flaws. Excellent = Minor wear yet looks attractive and is perfectly usable . Very Good = Some wear and tear but overall presentable and usable. Good = Apparent wear and tear but with obvious deterioration of the condition. Poor = Extremely worn. A plus or minus after the grading indicates that the condition is marginally higher or lower than the stated grade.