THE BEATLES I Want To Hold Your Hand Vinyl Record 7 Inch Parlophone 1963 1st Press Single NCB 1N Pop

The Beatles - I Want To Hold Your Hand
(Original UK Pressing with Black/Silver Parlophone Label that has 'THE PARLOPHONE CO. LTD.' rim text, 'RECORDING FIRST PUBLISHED 1963' label text, but without 'SOLD IN U.K.' label text. With N.C.B. Label Text. 4-Pronged Label Design. 1N/1N Matrix)

Format: Vinyl Record - 7 Inch (45 rpm)
Country: UK
Year: 1963
Label: Parlophone
Catalogue No. R 5084

Matrix / Runout (Side A, runout, stamped): 7XCE 17559-1N
Matrix / Runout (Side B, runout, stamped): 7XCE 17560-1N

Condition: VG (The vinyl has a number of surface marks)

Side A: I Want To Hold Your Hand
Side B: This Boy

Secure a fascinating typographical variation of the single that launched the British Invasion with this late-1963 Parlophone 45 rpm release. As the record that famously broke the band into the American charts, this specific UK factory run remains an invaluable archival piece for documentarians tracking the subtle manufacturing shifts of the group's early catalogue.

This particular initial issue is highly sought after by discography specialists due to the layout configuration across the iconic silver-on-black labels. Whilst it was manufactured just before the implementation of the mandatory "SOLD IN U.K." retail warning, it explicitly includes the "N.C.B." copyright administration credit printed on the face of the paper label. The mechanical 4-pronged push-out spindle centre is completely intact and undamaged. For matrix enthusiasts, the dead wax displays the earliest possible stamped 1N/1N path endings (7XCE 17559-1N and 7XCE 17560-1N) in the runout grooves.

The flip side showcases the breathtaking B-side track, "This Boy", which stands out as one of the band's most accomplished early three-part vocal harmony triumphs. Every vintage item in our secure vault is assessed using conservative, transparent standards. The vinyl disc is graded as Very Good (VG); the playing surfaces display a number of surface marks from previous use over the years, but still provides an authentic listening experience.

If you are looking to branch out beyond standard reissues and acquire a scarce, text-specific variant of this historical EMI milestone, this Parlophone R 5084 pressing is an excellent option. Add this unique slice of 1960s vinyl heritage to your archive.