Beatles - Help! (UK) - 1st ''Lark Mus.'' - Excellent RARE! - LP - 1st Mono pressing - 1965
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Selected by Andrew Costolloe
Has 25 years collecting records specialising in multiple rock genres. Toured Europe as musician.
Estimate € 150 - € 200
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Description from the seller
Very nice original UK mono first pressing of Help! by The Beatles on Parlophone (PMC 1255).
This is a highly desirable early pressing, featuring the scarce "Lark Mus." credit on the label—a variation that was subsequently changed to "Lark Music" on later pressings, making this an important and collectible variant for serious Beatles collectors.
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Sleeve (VG+):
The sleeve is in very nice condition, showing only slight wear near the edges. The spine remains fully readable and well preserved, while the back cover is clean and attractive. The flipbacks are in excellent condition with no significant issues, grading a strong VG+.
Vinyl (EX):
The vinyl is very clean and glossy with a lovely appearance. Under heavy lighting, there is only a minimal grey sheen visible, consistent with light play. The labels are very nice with only minimal spindle wear. Overall an excellent example that plays beautifully, grading EX.
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Details
* UK mono first pressing
* Parlophone PMC 1255
* Rare "Lark Mus." credit variation
* Black/yellow Parlophone labels
* Flipback sleeve
* Made in Gt. Britain
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Matrix / Stampers
* XEX-549-2 / XEX-550-2
* Stampers: 4/8 GPL / 4 GTM
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Seller's Story
The Vinyl Atelier is run by Lars & Mees, two passionate record collectors from the Netherlands. We carefully source collectible vinyl, with a focus on rare pressings, iconic artists and special editions. Every record is personally inspected, graded and photographed, with honest descriptions and careful packaging. Our goal is simple: offering great records to collectors worldwide with the quality and service we would expect ourselves.
Translated by Google TranslateVery nice original UK mono first pressing of Help! by The Beatles on Parlophone (PMC 1255).
This is a highly desirable early pressing, featuring the scarce "Lark Mus." credit on the label—a variation that was subsequently changed to "Lark Music" on later pressings, making this an important and collectible variant for serious Beatles collectors.
⸻
Sleeve (VG+):
The sleeve is in very nice condition, showing only slight wear near the edges. The spine remains fully readable and well preserved, while the back cover is clean and attractive. The flipbacks are in excellent condition with no significant issues, grading a strong VG+.
Vinyl (EX):
The vinyl is very clean and glossy with a lovely appearance. Under heavy lighting, there is only a minimal grey sheen visible, consistent with light play. The labels are very nice with only minimal spindle wear. Overall an excellent example that plays beautifully, grading EX.
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Details
* UK mono first pressing
* Parlophone PMC 1255
* Rare "Lark Mus." credit variation
* Black/yellow Parlophone labels
* Flipback sleeve
* Made in Gt. Britain
⸻
Matrix / Stampers
* XEX-549-2 / XEX-550-2
* Stampers: 4/8 GPL / 4 GTM
⸻
Seller's Story
The Vinyl Atelier is run by Lars & Mees, two passionate record collectors from the Netherlands. We carefully source collectible vinyl, with a focus on rare pressings, iconic artists and special editions. Every record is personally inspected, graded and photographed, with honest descriptions and careful packaging. Our goal is simple: offering great records to collectors worldwide with the quality and service we would expect ourselves.
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Era
1900-2000
Artist/band (max 3)
Beatles
Record title
Help! (UK) - 1st ''Lark Mus.'' - Excellent RARE!
Number of objects
1
Release country
United Kingdom
Release year (oldest)
1965
Case/sleeve condition
Very Good Plus (VG+)
Pressing
1st Mono pressing
Media condition
Excellent (EX)
Genre
Pop
Record label
Parlophone
Record label number
PMC 1255
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