BEATLES ‘PLEASE PLEASE ME’, mono LP Record, first Australian pressing on gold on black label, c.1963

vintage THE BEATLES ‘PLEASE PLEASE ME’, rare mono LP Record, first pressing on original gold on black label, AU c.1963 – see more info below

Cat.No. PMCO 1202 – This is The Beatles first Australian LP record and is a quite rare first pressing, limited to a small number of copies in this mono version and released on a gold on black Parlophone label in Australia, in October 1963. This is a limited edition Australian pressing, not a UK one, which is seen for sale mostly. To confirm it is a  true first pressing, Side 1 matrix has ‘XEX 421-IN’ stamped in the vinyl on the run-out groove and Side 2 has ‘XEX 422-IN’ stamped (see photos). This is in very good condition for a 60 y.o. record.  The vinyl is graded as very good ++  and still has a good sheen. There are a few marks, light skuffs, hairlines, but nothing serious. It plays through perfectly with no sticking or skips, but has some ‘clicks’ between a few tracks. You can inspect it in our warehouse in Coolamon, NSW.
It has 14 classic and memorable songs – see listing below. Side 1  –  I Saw Her Standing There,  Misery,  Anna,   Chains,  Boys,  Ask Me Why,  Please Please Me  Side 2  –  Love Me Do,  P.S. I Love You,  Baby It’s You,  Do You Want To Know A Secret,  A Taste Of Honey,  There’s A Place,  Twist and Shout, etc