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Lot location
Chorley, Lancashire

An extremely rare Parlophone A-label demonstration for The Beatles debut single ‘Love Me Do/P.S. I Love You’. The single was released with the catalogue number 45-R 4949 on 5th October 1962. McCartney is mis-spelt as McArtney on both sides.

Side 1 matrix 7XCE 17144 – 1N

Side 2 matrix 7XCE 17145 – 1N

Stampers on both side 1 and side 2 are ZT JR

The single comes in the original TOP POP sleeve.

There are some light creases to the corners of the sleeve. The condition of the sleeve is very good. There is a piece of paper with the name 'Sue Goddard' taped to the A-side label. There are also some areas of light discoloration and a small scuff on each side of the label. The condition of the labels is very good. There are various light marks over both sides of the vinyl. The condition of the vinyl is very good.

The Beatles Memorabilia Auction
Timed
Venue address
PO Box 117
Chorley, Lancashire
PR6 0QR
United Kingdom
The Beatles Memorabilia Auction

Auction dates
Starts: Sep 27, 2024 10:00 AM BST
Ends from: Oct 06, 2024 03:00 PM BST
Viewing dates
By appointment only
Auction currency
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