Product details
Cover: NM (Near Mint)
This vinyl cover is in near mint condition, exhibiting minimal signs of wear. The cover maintains its original glossy finish and vibrant colors, with no significant marks, creases, or fading. There may be very slight imperfections, such as barely noticeable scuffs or minor handling wear, but these are few and not immediately apparent. The spine is intact and legible, showing no splitting or significant wear. Overall, the cover presents as almost new, providing an excellent addition to any collector's shelf.
Vinyl (Disc): NM (Near Mint)
The vinyl itself is clean and glossy, showing no visible scratches or scuffs. There are no skips, pops, or background noise, ensuring a high-quality listening experience. The labels are bright and clean, with no writing, stickers, or spindle marks.
Notes:
4th pressing, summer 1963 – January 1964.
Ernest J. Day front laminated flipback cover with large ‘mono’ on front.
Black labels with yellow logo and silver print.
“The Parlophone Co. Ltd” printed at the start of perimeter print and “Recording first published 1963”, but NOT “Sold in the UK … ”.
Tracing-paper-lined “Use Emitex” die-cut inner sleeve. With or without KT tax code embossed on the label center. There also exists a variant with T tax code (on side B).
Aldon Music appears as Aldon Mus. on label.
Ambassador Music Ltd. appears as Ambassador Mus. Ltd. on label.
A similar variant printed by Garrod & Lofthouse Ltd. is: [r=4419581]
Publishing:
A1, A2, B4, B6: Northern Songs Ltd.
A3: Shapiro Bernstein & Co. Ltd.
A4: Aldon Mus. Charles Bens. BIEM. NCB. Mecolico.
A5, B1, B2: Ardmore & Beechwood Ltd.
A6, A7: Dick James Mus. Co.
B3: Ludix Mus. BIEM. Mecolico. NCB
B5: Ambassador Mus. Ltd.
B7: Sherwin Mus. BIEM. NCB. Mecolico.
Andy White (uncredited) played drums on ‘Love Me Do’.
All matrices in the runout area are stamped. Matrix# on labels are in parentheses.
