THE BEATLES Love Me Do Vinyl Record 7 Inch Parlophone 1976 Green Sleeve 45rpm Single Reissue Series

The Beatles - Love Me Do
(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 4949

Matrix / Runout (Side A, runout, stamped): 7XCE 17144-2 1 GH
Matrix / Runout (Side B, runout, stamped): 7XCE 17145-2 1 GO

Condition: EX/EX (Sleeve and vinyl are in excellent clean condition)

Side A: Love Me Do
Side B: P.S. I Love You

This exceptional 1976 UK pressing of "Love Me Do" by The Beatles is a highly sought-after reissue that holds a prominent place in Fab Four history. Issued by Parlophone (Catalogue No. R 4949) specifically as part of the definitive box set The Singles Collection 1962-1970, this particular 7-inch release stands out for its unique presentation. It features a classic black and silver Parlophone label with an intact 4-pronged push-out centre, beautifully housed inside the iconic green flipback card picture sleeve that displays a vintage archival portrait of the band on the rear panel.

The tracks on this 45rpm record represent the foundational sparks of global Beatlemania. Side A delivers their historic debut single "Love Me Do", featuring the timeless songwriting partnership of John Lennon and Paul McCartney, backed by George Harrison and Ringo Starr. The flip side features the brilliant harmonies of "P.S. I Love You". For avid vinyl matrix archivists, the stamped dead wax displays the highly accurate -2/-2 cut configurations, with Side A reading 7XCE 17144-2 1 GH and Side B showing 7XCE 17145-2 1 GO, confirming this as a pristine mid-1970s EMI pressing.

We grade both the rigid card sleeve and the vinyl in Excellent (EX/EX) condition. The green flipback cover remains wonderfully bright and crisp, while the vinyl surfaces are remarkably clean and free from any distracting scuffs. Finding these 1976 box set singles preserved in such high-quality, individual condition is a real treat for serious archivists. At Planet Earth Records, we meticulously hand-grade every piece under bright lights to ensure the highest standards. Secure this beautifully clean example of British pop rock royalty for your turntable catalogue today.