THE BEATLES Help! Vinyl Record 7 Inch Parlophone 1965 UK 1st Press 45rpm R 5305 4-Prong Mono Single

The Beatles - Help!
(Original UK Pressing with Black/Silver Parlophone Label that has 'THE PARLOPHONE CO.LTD.' rim text and 'SOLD IN U.K.' label text. 4-Pronged Label Design. KT Tax Code is embossed on side 1 label. -2/-2 Matrix)

Format: Vinyl Record - 7 Inch (45 rpm)
Country: UK
Year: 1965
Label: Parlophone
Catalogue No. R 5305

Matrix / Runout (Side A, runout, stamped): 7XCE 18280-2
Matrix / Runout (Side B, runout, stamped): 7XCE 18281-2

Condition: VG+ (The vinyl has a few surface marks)

Side A: Help!
Side B: I'm Down

Up for acquisition is an indispensable sixties UK press of the timeless Fab Four single "Help!" on Parlophone (R 5305). This 1965 seven-inch vinyl is an exceptional configuration for collectors, boasting the historic "THE PARLOPHONE CO. LTD." rim printing alongside the mandatory "SOLD IN U.K." legislative statement stamped cleanly across the face. This particular copy features the intact, original four-pronged knockout centre design alongside a distinct, embossed KT tax code on the side A label surface.

From an audio standpoint, this 45 rpm record utilises the preferred early-generation -2/-2 matrix stampers. The runout dead wax areas display the unmistakable machine-stamped codes 7XCE 18280-2 and 7XCE 18281-2 to verify its absolute UK manufacturing origins. Spanning two incredible tracks, the A-side houses the classic Lennon and McCartney title track - which famously spearheaded their second cinematic motion picture film soundtrack - paired with the brilliant, heavy rock flip side "I'm Down".

Our physical inspection ranks the state of the vinyl as a respectable Very Good Plus (VG+). The vinyl record has a few superficial surface marks visible under direct light, which do not disrupt a satisfying playback performance. The labels remain clean, unworn, and free from any unwanted ink scribbles or sticker blemishes. A superb addition to any curated analogue collection, this item comes with our absolute grading guarantee.