THE BEATLES Strawberry Fields Forever / Penny Lane Vinyl Record 7 Inch Parlophone 1976 45rpm Jukebox

The Beatles - Strawberry Fields Forever / Penny Lane
(UK Pressing with Black/Silver Parlophone Label that has 'EMI RECORDS LTD' Rim Text. -4/-4 Matrix)

Format: Vinyl Record - 7 Inch (45 rpm)
Country: UK
Year: 1976
Label: Parlophone
Catalogue No. R 5570

Matrix / Runout (Side A, runout, stamped): 7XCE 18415-4 3 HG
Matrix / Runout (Side B, runout, stamped): 7XCE 18416-4 4 GGM

Condition: VG+ (The vinyl is in clean condition. It has a few surface marks)

Side A: Strawberry Fields Forever
Side B: Penny Lane

Here is a really nice, honest copy of what many consider to be the greatest double A-side single ever released. This UK reissue pressing of "Strawberry Fields Forever" / "Penny Lane" was put out by Parlophone in 1976. It features the smart black and silver label design with the standard 'EMI RECORDS LTD' rim text. For those who like to check the dead wax details, this copy features the stamped -4/-4 matrix configuration, showing 7XCE 18415-4 3 HG on the "Strawberry Fields" side and 7XCE 18416-4 4 GGM on the flip. Just a quick heads-up on the physical layout: the original 4-pronged centre has been pushed out at some point, so it is now a large centre hole. You will just need a standard 45 spindle adaptor to spin it on a normal deck, or it is completely ready to drop straight into a vintage jukebox.

Condition-wise, we have graded the vinyl at VG+ (Very Good Plus). The wax is genuinely clean and still holds a nice factory shine. If you get it under a bright grading light, you will spot a few light surface marks, but they are entirely superficial and do not affect the integrity of the plastic. On the turntable, it handles beautifully, giving you a warm, punchy analogue playback where those incredible psychedelic layers and bright horn sections cut through clearly without any nasty background noise over-riding the music.

It is just a fantastic, reliable 1970s reissue to drop onto your platter, letting you experience "Strawberry Fields Forever" and "Penny Lane" exactly as they were meant to be heard. If you are looking to fill a gap in your UK Beatles singles collection with a copy you can actually play and enjoy, this one fits the bill perfectly.