25th Mar, 2025 10:00
The Beatles Collection
THE BEATLES - LOVE ME DO 7" (ORIGINAL UK 'MCARTNEY' DEMO - PARLOPHONE 45-R 4949)
THE BEATLES - LOVE ME DO 7" (ORIGINAL UK 'MCARTNEY' DEMO - PARLOPHONE 45-R 4949). A starter original UK demo copy of one of the most desirable Beatles records of all time! Please read the description and don't hesitate on getting in touch for sound clips of the record prior to the auction. The record (original white/red 'A' Parlophone label, 45-R 4949 serrated rim, 'McArtney' misspelling) is graded visually in G condition. There are a number of surface marks/scuffs to the playing surfaces, though these do not extend to deeper scratches. With pen markings with some writing to both sides. Love Me Do plays VG with some light surface noise, a bit of crackle though no skips or jumps. P.S. I Love You plays VG+ with only a little surface noise, absolutely no other issues. The four prong centre is fully intact. Matrix/mother stampers (machine stamped): 7XCE 17144-1N ZT JR & 7XCE 17145-1N ZT JR. Housed with original (stock) company sleeve.
Sold for £1,600
Hammer Price
THE BEATLES - LOVE ME DO 7" (ORIGINAL UK 'MCARTNEY' DEMO - PARLOPHONE 45-R 4949). A starter original UK demo copy of one of the most desirable Beatles records of all time! Please read the description and don't hesitate on getting in touch for sound clips of the record prior to the auction. The record (original white/red 'A' Parlophone label, 45-R 4949 serrated rim, 'McArtney' misspelling) is graded visually in G condition. There are a number of surface marks/scuffs to the playing surfaces, though these do not extend to deeper scratches. With pen markings with some writing to both sides. Love Me Do plays VG with some light surface noise, a bit of crackle though no skips or jumps. P.S. I Love You plays VG+ with only a little surface noise, absolutely no other issues. The four prong centre is fully intact. Matrix/mother stampers (machine stamped): 7XCE 17144-1N ZT JR & 7XCE 17145-1N ZT JR. Housed with original (stock) company sleeve.
