THE BEATLES - PLEASE PLEASE ME LP (1ST UK STEREO 'BLACK & GOLD' - PCS 3042). A key addition to any Beatles collection with a 1st UK stereo copy of Please Please Me. The record (PCS 3042, with Dick James credits for tracks A1, A2, A6, A7, B4 and B6) is in VG condition. The record shows some surface marks/scuffs to the playing surfaces though there are no heavier scratches. Side 1 label showing some light foxing, side 2 label with original 'Factory Sample Not For Sale' sticker and a 'BBC Television Gramophone Library' sticker. Matrix/mother stampers: YEX 94-1 1 A & YEX 95-1 1 R. The first printing (large stereo, right aligned Angus McBean credit) sleeve is in VG condition. Showing some creasing to the front, there's is some wear around the reverse flipback tabs, some light foxing and a small sticker on the top right section. The spine is in neat fully legible condition.
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THE BEATLES - PLEASE PLEASE ME LP (1ST UK STEREO 'BLACK & GOLD' - PCS 3042). A key addition to any Beatles collection with a 1st UK stereo copy of Please Please Me. The record (PCS 3042, with Dick James credits for tracks A1, A2, A6, A7, B4 and B6) is in VG condition. The record shows some surface marks/scuffs to the playing surfaces though there are no heavier scratches. Side 1 label showing some light foxing, side 2 label with original 'Factory Sample Not For Sale' sticker and a 'BBC Television Gramophone Library' sticker. Matrix/mother stampers: YEX 94-1 1 A & YEX 95-1 1 R. The first printing (large stereo, right aligned Angus McBean credit) sleeve is in VG condition. Showing some creasing to the front, there's is some wear around the reverse flipback tabs, some light foxing and a small sticker on the top right section. The spine is in neat fully legible condition.