This extremely well looked-after UK mono pressing of their debut album dates from early 1964.

It is on the 3rd variation of the black & yellow Parlophone label: PMC 1202

An 'MT' purchase tax code is visible in the centre of the side 2 label.

Matrices: XEX 421-1N & XEX 422-1N

Stamper codes: 1,12/RDO & 14/PGT

Vinyl weight: 160g

Housed in a front laminated, tri-flipback 'Garrod & Lofthouse' printed cover.

Complete with original rice-paper lined 'Use Emitex...' inner-sleeve.

CONDITION

Labels: EXCELLENT +

A clean & bright set showing just a handful of light spindle trails around the side 1 centre hole only.

Visual: EXCELLENT

Both playing surfaces retain an excellent deep-gloss shine with just one or two very light surface marks each side (none of which are feelable or audible) and some harmless light marks from the inner-sleeve directly beneath halogen light.

Audio: EXCELLENT +

Barely and carefully played good equipment only, all tracks on this highly enjoyable copy play with a power and presence unique to these early copies. Our play-check detected no groove/playwear or indeed any clicks, pops or other audible issues. You won't be disappointed with the sound.

Covers: EXCELLENT +

This is one of the earliest 'Garrod & Lofthouse' covers for this album, identified by the slightly pink tint on the front panel image. The front panel itself is clean & unworn with no 'thumbnail' wrinkles or creasing. All corners are in great shape with no bumps or bruising, as are both opening edges. The rear panel is super-clean (rare for this type of cover) and free from any writing or missing paper. All flipbacks are in-place and undamaged and both seams and the spine are solid & unworn. 

Inner-sleeve: EXCELLENT +

Clean & crisp with no writing, tears or seam splits.