Beatles PLEASE PLEASE ME Gold Label *STEREO Dick James PCS 3042 UK 1st Press EX-
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Jul 11, 2024 Sold Date
Jul 1, 2024 Start Date
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The Beatles “Please Please Me" 1st UK Press Stereo Vinyl LP 


Description:

An Excellent- graded FIRST official Beatles L.P. release. The 1st Press Gold STEREO was released almost as an after thought 6 weeks after the original release date, & possibly waiting for the first of the pressing machines pressing the mono to free up. The very first run of this stereo pressing had the gold printed label and are considered by most as the ultimate Beatle collectable as fewer than 2000 were ever pressed and less than half have ever turned up.


The album contained the 'A' and 'B' sides of their first two singles, plus 10 new songs. All recorded in one incredible session at Abbey Road. The session cost just £400 and lasted 16 hours. This first Stereo pressing was released on April 26, 1963 and is a real treasure for collectors and listeners alike. 


Key Features:

  • Matrix: Side 1: YEX 94-1; Side 2: YEX 951-1. 
  • Labels: The first pressing has a black label with gold print and “Parlophone Co. Ltd” printed at the start perimeter print. “Dick James Mus. Co” incorrect publishing credit for “I Saw Her Standing There”, “Misery”, “Do You Want To Know A Secret” & “There’s A Place”. With or without tax code and with 33 1/3 on the label. 
  • Sleeve: The first pressing ‘Gold’ sleeve is an Ernest J.Day & Co. front laminated cover, with large “mono“ on front. The photo credit for the front cover: “Photo Angus McBean” is printed in the lower right corner. The text starts at the end of “s” in “songs”.  
  • Inner: Polythene-lined “Use Emitex” die-cut inner sleeve.
  • Audio Channels: Stereo
  • Serial: PCS 3042
  • Stampers: 1 G & 1 R


Visual Grade: EXCELLENT!
In good natural light the record exhibits a glossy and clean appearance. Under direct halogen spotlight a few short light hairlines can be seen in keeping with an Excellent graded disc. A superb visual example of a difficult record to find in such condition.


Audio Grade: EXCELLENT-!

Overall it sounds fantastic. The first track however begins with distortion/surface noise for five revolutions which resolves to mild background noise and is completely gone by the next ten revolutions, turning crystal clear from then on. Aside from this on the first track only the audio is faultless with great channel separation, crisp vocals and punchy bass from the famous deep-cut early Parlophone pressings. There are no skips or sticks. The disc is completely flat on the turntable. A superb listening experience and a centre-piece to any collection. 


Sleeve: EXCELLENT!
The laminate front retain its original glossy sheen with no sign of ring wear. The spine is unworn and fully readable. The matte card back is clean without stains, pen, splits, spotting or discolouration.


Inner: EXCELLENT!

Clean original tracing paper EMITEX inner without splits, pen or stains.


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