The Beatles, Please Please Me / Ask Me Why, vinyl 45 (UK, Parlophone, 1963), M-

Description: The Beatles, Please Please Me / Ask Me Why, vinyl 45 (UK, Parlophone, 1963), M- Parlophone 45-R 4983. Original first Hayes pressing, without "MADE IN GT BRITAIN" on red label [Spizer no. PAR 4983.01A], released January 1963. Extremely rare in this condition: this is a stone mint copy of the record that made the Beatles a major attraction (but still not a headliner) in their home country, released exctly one month before they recorded their first LP. Specimen from very early in the run; just the 14th stamper for A-side, 12th stamper for B-side (the dead-wax tax code indicates only that it was pressed between January and June 1963, but ZT is stamped in the center, which would suggest that the mother was cut before mid-January '63). I have never played it, but must it must have sterling sound. If this sleeve is from its original owner, the record was probably purchased in Wickford, which lies 17 miles from where the Bealtes played under Tommy Roe on 20 March '63, and 4 miles from where they played under Roy Orbison on 31 May '63. Runout markings: 7XCE 17217-1N GM MPT2 / 7XCE 17218-1N GR MPT1 Disc: M-: finest archival copy; full mirrorlike lustre, beautiful; dink intact; no wol, no sol; vinyl and labels appear flawless but for one very slight 1/3" hairline on B-side and only two light spindle burns on each label. I have owned for decades and have never played it. Beach towel stock sleeve, VG+: no soc but stamped by original shop owner in Wickford, England; "4643" written in one top corner, indicating that the sleeve was previously paired with Adam Faith's "Someone Else's Baby," a top-5 hit in the U.K. in 1960. No seam splits, creases, or tears other than rough handling of top 1/8"; light disc impression. POLICIES:Photos are always of actual item offered. All items are visually graded under a bright light by strict Goldmine standards. M- is my highest grade, and is applied to New Old Stock, as I had direct access to the contents of manufacturers' cartons from the mid-1970s onward. I have been a vinyl collector since 1964 and appreciate honest, conservative, and fair product descriptions. Smoke-free home.I am happy to combine orders for domestic shipping.Vinyl 45s are shipped separately from any picture sleeves or printed stock sleeves, and encased in protective polypropylene sleeves and extra recycled board.All orders will be shipped within two to four business days of payment; please allow one to three weeks for domestic arrival.In the unlikely event that an item needs to be returned, buyer must contact seller first; buyer pays return postage and any applicable sales, VAT, or GST taxes.Seller reserves the right to cancel any orders with outstanding balances after seven calendar days if buyer is not in communication with seller.It is the buyer's responsibility to provide an accurate address.Please leave feedback, and I'll happily do the same for you. Contact me with questions or concerns and I'll do what I can to make you a satisfied customer. I am an author of several books on rock music (look me up!—Walter Everett) and have retired after a 33-year teaching career at the University of Michigan. I'm just beginning to sell my collection of 8,900 records and CDs.Thank you for your order!

Price: 325 USD

Location: Ypsilanti, Michigan

End Time: 2025-01-24T20:35:09.000Z

Shipping Cost: 4.63 USD