Description This much sought after record, is in a lovely shape. I have provided the following information as succinctly as possible, as befits it's rarity, with the conditions of all aspects, true and detailed. I urge you to refer to the photographs carefully and please, only bid if you are 100% certain that you wish to purchase it. SLEEVE: The laminate is in superb shape, with a very little creasing to the face. The top (coming slightly onto the edge of the boxed title, above the main picture of the Fab Four), spine and bottom edges indicate these, There are no splits, or peeling. The top edge is slightly bevelled but not indented. The bottom, right corner has a sign of purplish discolouration, measuring 1.5cm on the bottom seam and 0.75cm on the opening. Of course, the Angus Mcbean photographer credit sits to the bottom right. The spine is clean and flat and all wording is bold. The back of the sleeve shows that the flipback is still firmly fixed, with no evidence of loosening at all, although a little staining , measuring 2.7cm along the top edge to the corner and then 1.2 cm down the spine edge is apparent. There are also very small creases to the flipback, running across both the bottom and top. The credits on the rear include the catalogue number PMC1202, on the top, right hand side of the sleeve and 'Printed and made by Ernest J Day and Co.Ltd. London PMC 1202 PCS 3042' to the bottom, right. The bottom, left has 'Recording first published 1963'. I would add that nowhere on the sleeve has any evidence of writing. RECORD: Matrix numbers: XEX 421-1N & XEX422-1N. The deadwax stampers are 'L' at 4'o' clock, on side 1 and 'M' at 10'o'clock, on side 2. Firstly, this plays beautifully. It has been play tested on my Audio Technica turntable. There is no warping or wobbling and looking side on, as the record plays, it is absolutely flat. The sound quality is crisp and clear throughout, with no indication of jumps. There are 3 clicks between tracks 4 and 5 on side 1 and 2 between 3 and 4 on side 2 and but these don't continue out of, or into the tracks. The look of the vinyl is excellent but there are feint scratches on both sides and a scuff on side 2, which neither inhibits or dulls the sound quality. Under bright light, both sides are clean and shiny. LABEL: I'm not sure that you'll find a many clearer, bolder sets of labels as these, on other PPM gold mono 1st press versions. The lettering is shiny and bold, with no fading synonymous with the Parlophone label around this era (hence the reason the company replaced them with the yellow and black labels). The 1st pressing Dick James accreditations are printed, distinct from the 2nd pressings, which had the Northern Songs credits. 'Made in Great Britain' is printed at 6'o'clock, on both labels. The spindle hole on side A is very clean, with very little sign of use. The side 2 hole has a hint of greyness to the rim but is still lovely and clean. INNER SLEEVE. Included is the original Emitex poly lined inner bag, which is in superb shape. SUMMARY. This set is in excellent condition, worthy of the rock music historical significance it deserves. Please note that payment should be made within 2 days through PayPal only and I shall post out within 24 hours. The postal costs reflect the insurable value of the record. Sorry, but I will not send to Ireland, Italy or Russia. Feel free to contact me, should you have any questions and for international buyers, message me for postal insurance costs. Thank you.