Beatles Paperback Writer UK 1966 FACTORY SAMPLE 45 NM

£ 41

$ 54

£ 41 Sold For

Oct 31, 2010 Sold Date

Oct 21, 2010 Start Date

£ 5 Start price

7 Number Of Bids

Austria Country Of Seller

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Description

THE BEATLES - 'PAPERBACK WRITER'/'RAIN'

This superb UK 1st pressing dates from its initial June 1966 release and is on the black & silver Parlophone label: R 5452

A genuine red & white EMI 'Factory Sample - Not For Sale' sticker is adhered to the 'Paperback Writer' label

Both labels include the 'Sold in UK..' text & upper case 'Gramophone Co. Ltd..' rim texts.

The 'KT' purchase tax code is visible in the centre of the 'Rain' label.

Matrix numbers: 7XCE 18380-2 & 7XCE 18381-2

Stamper codes: 6/MD & 4/AO

The disc is housed in its original green & white Parlophone company cover.

CONDITION

Disc

Labels: NEAR MINT

An immaculate set with just a single small spindle trail to each completely unworn centre hole. Slivers of the silver centre hole markers are still present around the centre of the holes on each labels.

Visual: EXCELLENT +

Pristine 'as new' playing surfaces which are totally unmarked on strong daylight and reveal literally just one or two barely visible sleeve removal marks directly beneath my unforgiving halogen desk lamp. Downgraded slightly from NM due to a small edge-warp which does not affect sound or play in any way.

Play: EXCELLENT +

Incredible clarity and power from this barely played copy. My careful play-check found no noticeable deterioration to the sound quality, background noise or any other such distractions on either of these two amazing songs.

Cover: VERY GOOD

Clean & bright with very minor, unavoidable storagewear but no major faults.

**PLEASE NOTE: This item is located in and will be shipped from AUSTRIA. 1st class international postage to UK addresses will be 5 GBP**

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