'Please Please Me / Ask Me Why' Parlophone 45-R 4983,
1963 first pressing on the UK red & silver
Parlophone label.

Comes in a original mega rare NEMS paper bag
in perfect near mint condition.

Released in UK 11. January 1963.
 
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 'Please Please Me' label.
The 'MPT' code is stamped in the running out
of both sides. .
 
Matrix numbers: 7XCE 17217-1N   &   7XCE 17218-1N
Stamper numbers: 1  / GG   &   2  / H
 
Housed in its original 'coloured diamonds'
UK Parlophone company sleeve. 
 
Conditions
The record is visual excellent+. 
(no marks; no scratches; a few very light
hairlines under strong light).
The record is audio excellent+ to near mint.
(no jumps; no repeats; background noice in
the run in).
Both labels are very good+ to excellent.
(no writing; no  stains; light wear; small spindle wear; 
no missing paper).
The sleeve is very good.
(no writing; no split; some wear; no tears; 
no stains; ring wear; no missing paper).
The mega rare NEMS paper bag is near mint.
(no writing; no split; light wear; no tears;
no stains; no missing paper).