The Beatles were reluctant to release 'Michelle' in the UK. However it was sanctioned for release in some European countries and became a big hit.

However, EMI did press a very small number of copies at their UK factory in Hayes in early 1966 for export only. 

The disc has black & silver Parlophone labels with 'The Gramophone Co. Ltd..' worded rims and the export series catalogue number: DP 564

Unlike most copies of this pressing, the disc's push-out centre is still fully intact

Curiously, despite not being destined for UK sale, it has a UK 'KT' purchase tax code in the centre of the 'Drive My Car' label.

Matrices: 7XCE 18357-1 & 7XCE 18358-1

Earliest stamper codes: 1/G & 1/G

Housed in its original green & white Miner's Make-up/Parlophone company sleeve.

CONDITION

Labels: EXCELLENT

Both are fully intact with little more than a handful of light spindle trails around each centre hole.

Disc Visual -'Michelle': GOOD  'Drive My Car': EXCELLENT 

Unfortunately the 'Michelle' side has some significant 'hazing' caused by exposure to heat when inside a plastic cover. However, the 'Drive My Car' side is unaffected and is clean & glossy.

Disc Audio -'Michelle': GOOD  'Drive My Car': EXCELLENT

Both tracks play through fine but 'Michelle' suffers from intermittent surface noise due to the clouding. 'Drive My Car' had no such issues. It's still a decent copy for your collection until/if a better copy comes along.

Cover: EXCELLENT +