THE BEATLES Help! Vinyl Record 7 Inch Parlophone 1965 UK 1st Press R 5305 KT Original 45 Mono Single

The Beatles - Help!
(Original UK Pressing with Black/Silver Parlophone Label that has 'THE GRAMOPHONE 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 is in clean condition with some minor surface marks. There is a small sticker on a-side label)

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

This original 1965 UK first pressing of The Beatles' iconic single "Help!" is a quintessential addition for serious vinyl collectors. Released on the legendary Parlophone label with catalogue number R 5305, this seven-inch 45 rpm record features the sought-after "THE GRAMOPHONE CO. LTD." rim text alongside the distinct "SOLD IN U.K." statement across the label. A true artefact of the British Invasion era, it showcases the classic four-pronged centre design and bears an embossed KT tax code clearly visible on the side one label surface.

Music archivists will appreciate the definitive sound quality provided by the early -2/-2 matrix terminations. The dead wax runouts are precisely stamped with 7XCE 18280-2 on the A-side and 7XCE 18281-2 on the B-side, confirming its absolute authenticity. This vintage piece of pop history includes the frantic title track - which famously served as the theme to their hit feature-length film soundtrack - backed by the blistering, McCartney-led rock and roller "I'm Down" on the flip side.

We have carefully graded the vinyl condition as Very Good Plus (VG+). The disc remains beautifully clean, presenting just a few light, superficial surface marks that do not detract from the overall audio experience. Please note there is a small, neat vintage sticker affixed to the side A label, which is quite common for cherished mid-sixties singles. Hand-selected for our online store, this brilliant slice of vintage vinyl comes fully guaranteed.