THE BEATLES - PLEASE PLEASE ME LP (ORIGINAL UK STEREO 'BLACK AND GOLD' PCS 3042). An iconic 1st UK stereo 'black and gold' copy of Please Please Me. This copy is the very first pressing on Parlophone with the distinctive 'black and gold' labels (PCS 3042, with Dick James credits for tracks A1, A2, A6, A7, B4 and B6). The record is in VG+ condition with hairlines/ scuffs across the playing surfaces, none of which are feelable. Labels are clean and clear. ZMT tax code on side 2. Matrix/mother/stampers: YEX 94-1 1 R & YEX 95-1 1 G. The first pressing ('right' aligned Angus McBean credit) sleeve is in G+ condition with tearing to the reverse, a section of the flip-back tab missing and the remainder peeling away from the sleeve - it may be possible to be restored. The front of the cover is in well-presented condition.