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I Feel Fine / She’s A Woman, Parlophone R 5200.

Published December 19th, 2011

1. First pressing, November 27, 1964. The records were housed in the Type 3, 4 or 5 company sleeves. Black label with silver print. The publishing year was printed on the label, as “RECORDING FIRST PUBLISHED 1964″. The beginning of the perimeter print was written “PARLOPHONE CO. LTD” and “SOLD IN U.K. SUBJECT TO RESALE PRICE CONDITIONS, SEE PRICE LISTS” text. Matrix numbers: Side A: 7XCE 18171-1N, Side B: 7XCE 18172-1N.

Type 1 labels have Times New Roman print “NORTHERN SONGS, NCB” in three lines andRECORDING FIRST PUBLISHED 1964″ above the matrix numbers:

Decca Records contract pressing:

CBS / Oriole Records contract pressing (push-out or solid center):

Crossover pressings have “RECORDING FIRST PUBLISHED 1964″ below the matrix number and the publishing credit in Sans-Serif print on the side 2:

Type 2 labels have Sans-Serif printNORTHERN SONGS, NCB” in three lines and “RECORDING FIRST PUBLISHED 1964” below the matrix number:

2. Second pressing, March 6, 1976. From “The Beatles Singles Collection 1962-1970″ box set (BS-24). These pressings have original top-opening sleeve with green front and pictures back.

Black label with silver EMI logo and silver print. “THE EMI RECORDS LTD” printed at the start perimeter print and “MADE IN GT BRITAIN” printed at the end of the perimeter print. The publishing year was printed on the label, as “(p) 1964″. Matrix numbers: Side A: 7XCE 18171-2, Side B: 7XCE 18172-2.

3. Third pressing, December 6, 1982. From “The Beatles Singles Collection” blue box set (BSCP-1). These pressings have original top-opening pictures sleeve.

Black label with silver EMI logo and silver print.ALL RIGHTS OF THE PRODUCER” printed at the start perimeter print. Around the 11 o’clock position in the rimtext the wording is:UNAUTHORISED PUBLIC PERFORMANCE, BROADCASTING, COPYING AND HIRING”. Instead, addedMANUFACTURED IN THE UK BY EMI RECORDS LIMITED” text at the end of the perimeter print. Matrix numbers: Side A: 7XCE 18171-2, Side B: 7XCE 18172-2.

4. Fourth pressing beginning of the 90s. The final pressing has silver label with black textur print and logo. Rimtext embossed on the trail off area. The rimtext wording is: “UNAUTHORISED COPYING, HIRING, RENTING, PUBLIC PERFORMANCE AND BROADCASTING”. Housed in original plain black die-cut sleeve. Matrix numbers: Side A: 7XCE 18171-2-1-Q1, Side B: 7XCE 18172-2-1-Q1.

Ticket To Ride / Yes It Is, Parlophone R 5265.

Published December 19th, 2011

Demo:

1. First pressing, April 9, 1965. The records were housed in the Type 5 company sleeves. Black label with silver print. The publishing year was printed on the label, as “(p) 1965″. The beginning of the perimeter print was written “PARLOPHONE CO. LTD” and “SOLD IN U.K. SUBJECT TO RESALE PRICE CONDITIONS, SEE PRICE LISTS” text. Tax code KT. Push-out center. Matrix numbers: Side A: 7XCE 18254-3, Side B: 7XCE 18255-2.

Type 1 labels have “NORTHERN SONGS, NCB” in three lines with NCB moved to left and “(p) 1965” above the matrix numbers:

Type 2 labels have “NORTHERN SONGS, NCB” in three lines and “(p) 1965” below the matrix number:

Type 3 labels have the text on the left is in a larges bold font and small “Sold In U.K. print:

2. Second pressing, March 6, 1976. From “The Beatles Singles Collection 1962-1970″ box set (BS-24). These pressings have original top-opening sleeve with green front and pictures back.

Black label with silver EMI logo and silver print. “THE EMI RECORDS LTD” printed at the start perimeter print and “MADE IN GT BRITAIN” printed at the end of the perimeter print. The publishing year was printed on the label, as “(p) 1965″. Matrix numbers: Side A: 7XCE 18254-3, Side B: 7XCE 18255-2.

3. Third pressing, December 6, 1982. From “The Beatles Singles Collection” blue box set (BSCP-1). These pressings have original top-opening pictures sleeve.

Black label with silver EMI logo and silver print.ALL RIGHTS OF THE PRODUCER” printed at the start perimeter print. Around the 11 o’clock position in the rimtext the wording is:UNAUTHORISED PUBLIC PERFORMANCE, BROADCASTING, COPYING AND HIRING”. Instead, addedMANUFACTURED IN THE UK BY EMI RECORDS LIMITED” text at the end of the perimeter print. Matrix numbers: Side A: 7XCE 18254-4, Side B: 7XCE 18255-2.

4. Fourth pressing beginning of the 90s. The final pressing has silver label with black textur print and logo. Rimtext embossed on the trail off area. The rimtext wording is: “UNAUTHORISED COPYING, HIRING, RENTING, PUBLIC PERFORMANCE AND BROADCASTING”. Housed in original plain black die-cut sleeve.

Help! / I’m Down, Parlophone R 5305.

Published December 19th, 2011

Demo: Date 23.07.65 on the centre.

1. First pressing, July 23, 1965. The records were housed in the Type 5 company sleeves. Black label with silver print. The publishing year was printed on the label, as “(p) 1965”. The beginning of the perimeter print was written “PARLOPHONE CO. LTD” and “SOLD IN U.K. SUBJECT TO RESALE PRICE CONDITIONS, SEE PRICE LISTS” text. Tax code KT. Matrix numbers: Side A: 7XCE 18280-2; Side B: 7XCE 18281-2.

2. Second pressing, summer 1965 – early 1966. Black label with silver print. The publishing year was printed on the label, as “(p) 1965″. The beginning of the perimeter print was written “GRAMOPHONE CO. LTD” and “SOLD IN U.K. SUBJECT TO RESALE PRICE CONDITIONS, SEE PRICE LISTS” text. Matrix numbers: Side A: 7XCE 18280-2; Side B: 7XCE 18281-2.

Decca Records contract pressing:

3. Third pressing, early 1969. Black label with silver print. The publishing year was printed on the label, as “(p) 1965”. The beginning of the perimeter print was erroneous written “PARLOPHONE CO. LTD” and with “SOLD IN U.K. SUBJECT TO RESALE PRICE CONDITIONS, SEE PRICE LISTS” text. Solid center only. Matrix numbers: Side A: 7XCE 18280-2; Side B: 7XCE 18281-2.

4. Fourth pressing, 1969 – 1971. Black label with silver print. The publishing year was printed on the label, as “(p) 1965″. The beginning of the perimeter print was written “PARLOPHONE CO. LTD” It is not known why EMI used “PARLOPHONE” perimeter print label backdrops for this later pressing. Most likely it was a mistake. Matrix numbers: Side A: 7XCE 18280-2; Side B: 7XCE 18281-2.

5. Fifth pressing, March 6, 1976. From “The Beatles Singles Collection 1962-1970″ box set (BS-24). These pressings have original top-opening sleeve with green front and pictures back.

Black label with silver EMI logo and silver print. “THE EMI RECORDS LTD” printed at the start perimeter print and “MADE IN GT BRITAIN” printed at the end of the perimeter print. The publishing year was printed on the label, as “(p) 1965″. Matrix numbers: Side A: 7XCE 18280-2; Side B: 7XCE 18281-2.

6. Sixth pressing, December 6, 1982. From “The Beatles Singles Collection” blue box set (BSCP-1). These pressings have original top-opening pictures sleeve.

Black label with silver EMI logo and silver print.ALL RIGHTS OF THE PRODUCER” printed at the start perimeter print. Around the 11 o’clock position in the rimtext the wording is:UNAUTHORISED PUBLIC PERFORMANCE, BROADCASTING, COPYING AND HIRING”. Instead, addedMANUFACTURED IN THE UK BY EMI RECORDS LIMITED” text at the end of the perimeter print. Matrix numbers: Side A: 7XCE 18280-4; Side B: 7XCE 18281-4.

7. Seventh pressing beginning of the 90s. The final pressing has silver label with black textur print and logo. Rimtext embossed on the trail off area. The rimtext wording is: “UNAUTHORISED COPYING, HIRING, RENTING, PUBLIC PERFORMANCE AND BROADCASTING”. Housed in original plain black die-cut sleeve.

We Can Work It Out / Day Tripper, Parlophone R 5389.

Published December 19th, 2011

Demo: It is very interesting that the big red “A” is located on both sides. Date 03.12.65 on the centre.

1. First pressing, December 3, 1965. The records were housed in the Type 6 or Type 7 company sleeves. Black label with silver print. The publishing year was printed on the label, as “(p) 1965″. The beginning of the perimeter print was written “PARLOPHONE CO. LTD” and “SOLD IN U.K. SUBJECT TO RESALE PRICE CONDITIONS, SEE PRICE LISTS” text. Tax code KT. Push-out center. Matrix numbers: Side A: 7XCE 18341-14 (possible -4), Side B: 7XCE 18342-1.

Misprint. Day Tripper labels on the both sides. Plays normally:

R5382T2-1R5389T2-2

Crossover pressing, December, 1965:

2. Second pressing, early 1966. Black label with silver print. The publishing year was printed on the label, as “(p) 1965″. The beginning of the perimeter print was written “GRAMOPHONE CO. LTD” and “SOLD IN U.K. SUBJECT TO RESALE PRICE CONDITIONS, SEE PRICE LISTS” text. Tax code KT. Push-out center. Matrix numbers: Side A: 7XCE 18341-14 (possible -4), Side B: 7XCE 18342-1.

Type 1 labels have “NORTHERN SONGS, NCB” in two lines and “(p) 1965” below the matrix numbers:

Crossover pressing with Type 1 label on the side 1 and Type 2 label on the side 2:

Type 2 labels have Times New Roman print “NORTHERN SONGS, NCB” in three lines and “(p) 1965” above the matrix numbers:

3. Third pressing, 1969 – 1971. Black label with silver print. The publishing year was printed on the label, as “(P) 1965”. The beginning of the perimeter print was written “GRAMOPHONE CO. LTD” Push-out or solid center. Matrix numbers: Side A: 7XCE 18341-4, Side B: 7XCE 18342-1.

4. Fourth pressing, March 6, 1976. From “The Beatles Singles Collection 1962-1970″ box set (BS-24). These pressings have original top-opening sleeve with green front and pictures back.

Black label with silver EMI logo and silver print. “THE EMI RECORDS LTD” printed at the start perimeter print and “MADE IN GT BRITAIN” printed at the end of the perimeter print. The publishing year was printed on the label, as “(p) 1965″. Matrix numbers: Side A: 7XCE 18341-4, Side B: 7XCE 18342-1.

5. Fifth pressing, December 6, 1982. From “The Beatles Singles Collection” blue box set (BSCP-1). These pressings have original top-opening pictures sleeve.

Black label with silver EMI logo and silver print.ALL RIGHTS OF THE PRODUCER” printed at the start perimeter print. Around the 11 o’clock position in the rimtext the wording is:UNAUTHORISED PUBLIC PERFORMANCE, BROADCASTING, COPYING AND HIRING”. Instead, addedMANUFACTURED IN THE UK BY EMI RECORDS LIMITED” text at the end of the perimeter print. Matrix numbers: Side A: 7XCE 18341-6, Side B: 7XCE 18342-1.

6. Sixth pressing beginning of the 90s. The final pressing has silver label with black textur print and logo. Rimtext embossed on the trail off area. The rimtext wording is: “UNAUTHORISED COPYING, HIRING, RENTING, PUBLIC PERFORMANCE AND BROADCASTING”. Housed in original plain black die-cut sleeve. Matrix numbers: Side A: 7XCE 18341-6-Q2, Side B: 7XCE 18342-1-Q2.

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