Beatles - Please Please Me *DECCA* Pressing LP *MINT*
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THE BEATLES - 'PLEASE, PLEASE ME'
1963 UK *DECCA* PRESSING LP
**MINT**
This truly outstanding MINT UK mono DECCA contract pressing is on the yellow & black Parlophone label: PMC 1202
The distinctive 'Decca groove' is visible running approximately 1cm around the perimeter of each label.
Both labels omit the 'Sold in UK..' text but carry 'Parlophone Co..' rims.
There is no tax/price code visible on either label.
Housed in a front laminated, tri-flipback 'Ernest J. Day' printed cover with the large mono logo.
Complete with its original 'Use Emitex' rice-paper lined inner-sleeve.
Matrix numbers: XEX 421-1N & XEX 422-1N
Stamper numbers: 1,11 & 14
Labels: MINT
No spindle trails to either side.
Visual: MINT
This copy really does look like it has just left the shop.
Both sides are in pristine 'as new' condition when viewed in strong daylight AND directly under a halogen desk lamp.
There are no marks, scuffs, scratches or even any inner-sleeve removal hairlines!
Audio: MINT
Apart from my careful play-check, this disc has not been played.
Everything sounds perfect & as a new record should, with absolutely no traces of any audible wear whatsoever anywhere.
You won't be disappointed with this copy.
Cover: MINT
This beautiful example is in PERFECT condition.
The fron panel dispalys a perfect high-gloss laminate which bears no creasing, rubbing or any wear whatsoever.
All corners all perfectly square & unbumped and the opening edges are pristine & untouched.
The rear panel is a pristine white with no discolouration, age-spots writing or missing paper.
All the delicate flipbacks, seams and the spine are in perfect condition.
Impossible to upgrade or find another like this.
Inner-sleeve: EXCELLENT PLUS
Crisp, white and undamaged with just some minor toning & light storage wrinkles but no splits, tears or writing.
**Please see my other listings for some more rare UK Beatles Records** Strict visual grading in daylight and directly under a halogen desk lamp.This disc has been carefully audibly graded in its entirety on a Rega P9 deck fitted with a Shelter 901 cartridge.
All records are 100% guaranteed. Full refunds given if you are not satisfied
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Surface - on request.
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