Beatles Help UK 1965 DECCA Contract Pressing 45 *MINT*
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Description
THE BEATLES - 'HELP!'/'I'M DOWN'
This MINT/UNPLAYED UK 1965 1st pressing 45 was 'contract' pressed by DECCA and is on the black & silver Parlophone label: R 5305
Both labels include the 'Sold in UK..' text and have 'The Parlophone Co. Ltd..' worded rims.
The 'KT' purchase tax code is visible in both run-outs only.
Matrix numbers: 7XCE 18280-2 & 7XCE 18281-2
Stamper codes: 8/- & 12/-
Housed in its original, correct type green & white Parlophone company cover.
CONDITION
Disc
Labels: MINT
A superb pair with no spindle trails or marks around either centre hole.
Visual: MINT
Pristine, deep-gloss, factory fresh surfaces which are totally 'as new' and unmarked both in strong daylight AND directly beneath my powerful halogen desk lamp. Both sides also lie 100% flat on the turntable when playing.
Play: MINT & UNPLAYED
Cover: EXCELLENT
A superb clean & flat example with just some minor storage wrinkles and a small number written in the upper right front rear corner.
- **U.S. BIDDERS PLEASE NOTE: Due to restrictions placed in imported packages from Austria by the U.S. government, it is at the moment not possible for me to combine shipping costs or ship any item weighing over 500g (1.1 pounds) to addresses in the U.S.A. at the regular shipping cost. All packages weighing over this weight must be sent by 'EMS' (Express Mail Service') which is considerably more expensive. Please inquire about shipping costs to the U.S.A. BEFORE you bid. Thank you for your understanding.
- This item is located in and will be shipped from AUSTRIA. Priority signed for airmail postage to UK addresses will be 5 GBP**
- Our grading is strict & conservative grading under strong daylight & directly beneath a halogen desk lamp to UK 'RECORD COLLECTOR' standards.
- We carefully play every record I sell on an EMT 950 transcription turntable fitted with a 'TSD 15' cartridge at volume and list all visual and audible faults.
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