The Beatles With The Beatles 1964 1st Press GOLD LABEL Mono Australia PMCO 1206 with Label error "You Really Got A" & only "MONO" on sleeve!
Australian first pressing on Black-Gold label similar to UK stereo version. Only a Mono catalogue identifiers on the rear of the sleeve on early copies.
Error for track 2.3 You Really Got A Hold On Me (on label) instead of You Really Gotta Hold On Me.
Unique "floating head" sleeve.
Laminated cover.
Made and distributed in Australia by E.M.I. (Australia) Limited, Sydney, New South Wales.
Record vinyl shines is an overall very good plus to excellent condition, has obviously been played, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite minor noticeable surface marks and the occasional light hairlines, there is only one deeper scratch in the run-out area/dead wax, so no impairment of sound.
The glossy front cover shows some ringwear, on back cover some age related discolouration and spots, spine is perfectly readable.
Please refer to the attached pictures.
Matrix Side A: XEX 447-1N
Matrix Side B: XEX 448-1N
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