THE BEATLES Help! Vinyl Record 7 Inch Parlophone 1976 UK Single 45rpm R 5305 Green Picture Sleeve

The Beatles - Help!
(UK Pressing with Black/Silver Parlophone Label that has 'EMI RECORDS LTD' Rim Text. 4-Pronged Label Design. Released as part of The Singles Collection 1962-1970. Housed in Green Flipback Card Picture Sleeve with image of the band on the back. -2/-2 Matrix)

Format: Vinyl Record - 7 Inch (45 rpm)
Country: UK
Year: 1976
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+/EX (Sleeve is in clean condition with some minor wear. The vinyl is in excellent clean condition)

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

Housed in its eye-catching green flipback card picture sleeve, this mid-seventies seven-inch reissue offers a fantastic presentation piece for collectors. Published in 1976 as a component of the celebrated box set The Singles Collection 1962-1970, this 45 rpm release features a wonderful group photograph printed on the reverse cover. The black and silver Parlophone labels reflect the era's production changes, displaying the distinctive "EMI RECORDS LTD" perimeter text wrapped around an entirely intact four-pronged punch-out centre layout.

Despite being a mid-seventies reissue, EMI famously utilised the definitive original -2/-2 matrix stampers for this pressing run. The runout dead wax areas show the classic machine-stamped identifiers 7XCE 18280-2 and 7XCE 18281-2, ensuring the music retains its authentic punch. Audiophiles can enjoy the timeless Lennon and McCartney title track - written for their smash hit second feature-length film soundtrack - backed by the legendary, high-energy rock b-side "I'm Down".

We have carefully evaluated this complete package, assigning a grading of Very Good Plus for the sleeve and Excellent for the vinyl (VG+/EX). The structured card jacket remains crisp and clean, showing only a small amount of light, expected handling wear. The record itself is in truly magnificent condition, looking wonderfully clean and bright with an exceptional shine. This beautiful addition to our online shop comes with our comprehensive satisfaction guarantee.