This wonderful sounding UK 1st MONO pressing dates from initial August 1965 release on the  black & yellow Parlophone label for this pressing: PMC 1255

The 'KT' purchase tax code is present in the centre of the side 2 label.

Matrices: XEX 549-2 & XEX 550-2

Stamper codes: 4,8/GDO & 5/GGO

Vinyl weight: 167g

House in a front laminated 'Garrod & Lofthouse' printed tri-flipback cover with an outline front mono indicator.

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

CONDITION

Labels: EXCELLENT +

A fine set bearing just  a small collection of light spindle trails around the side 2 centre hole and a light scratch to the same

Visual: MINT -

Beautifully clean, deep-gloss playing surfaces which are unmarked in strong daylight with just some harmless wispy paper hairlines from the inner-sleeve visible beneath halogen light.

Audio: MINT -

Carefully and little played on top-quality equipment only, all tracks play flawlessly with no traces of any crackle, groovewear or break-up - even on 'Ticket to Ride' and the masterful mono mix of 'Yesterday. Tough to find a better sounding 1st pressing.

Cover: EXCELLENT +

A 1st-class example which has been carefully and correctly stored in a clean, non-smoking environment these past 55 years. The front panel is clean & white with no 'thumbnails or creasing. There is a bruise to the lower left cofner but both opening edges are undamaged. The rear panel is immaculate and 'as new'. All flipbacks, seams and the spine are in clean, smooth & unworn shape.

Inner-sleeve: EXCELLENT +

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