'Please Please Me / Ask Me Why' Parlophone 45-R 4983, 1963 1st pressing on the UK 
red & silver Parlophone label.
 
Both labels carry 'Dick James Music CO. LTD.' publishing credits and 
'Parlophone Co. Ltd..' rims.
This version  omit the 'Made In Gt. Britain' text on both label sides.
 
The 'MPT' tax/price code is visible in the centre of the 'Ask Me Why' label. 
The 'MPT' code is stamped in the running out of both sides.
 
Housed in its original 'Type A' coloured wavy lined UK Parlophone company sleeve. 
Released in UK 11. January 1963.
 
Matrix numbers: 7XCE 17217-1N & 7XCE 17218-1N
Stamper numbers: 1  /  G  &  1  /  G
 
Conditions
The record is visual very good+ 
(no marks; no scratches; many very very light hairlines under strong light).
The record is audio on side one excellent 
(no jumps, any clicks in the run in; no repeats; light background noice in both running in).
The record is audio on side two very good- 
(no jumps, any clicks in the run in; no repeats; background noice on side two).
Both labels are very good+   (no writing; no tears; no missing paper).
The sleeve is very good+   (no writing; no split; no tears; no missing paper).