THE BEATLES We Can Work It Out / Day Tripper 1965 UK 1st Pressing R 5389 KT Original 45rpm Single

The Beatles - We Can Work It Out / Day Tripper
(Original UK Pressing with Black/Silver Parlophone Label that has 'THE PARLOPHONE CO.LTD.' rim text, 'SOLD IN U.K.' label text and 'NORTHERN SONGS NCB' text on three lines. 4-Pronged Label Design. KT Tax Code is embossed on side 1 label. -4/-1 Matrix)

Format: Vinyl Record - 7 Inch (45 rpm)
Country: UK
Year: 1965
Label: Parlophone
Catalogue No. R 5389

Matrix / Runout (Side A, runout, stamped): 7XCE 18341-4 KT 7 LP
Matrix / Runout (Side B, runout, stamped): 7XCE 18342-1: KT 7 TD

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

Side A: We Can Work It Out
Side B: Day Tripper

This classic 1965 sixties UK first pressing of the historic double A-side single is a key addition for anyone mapping out EMI label variants. Carrying the catalogue number R 5389, the black and silver Parlophone paper surfaces showcase the desirable three-line layout for the "NORTHERN SONGS NCB" publishing credits. The labels retain their original four-pronged punch-out centre completely intact and feature the traditional early "THE PARLOPHONE CO. LTD." rim printing alongside the mandatory "SOLD IN U.K." legislative statement. A mechanical KT tax code is also clearly embossed into the centre of the side one label surface.

From an audio perspective, this 45 rpm copy pairs a later -4 matrix correction on the first side with the earliest possible -1 master engineering cut on the reverse. The runout dead wax paths are machine-stamped with 7XCE 18341-4 KT 7 LP and 7XCE 18342-1: KT 7 TD respectively, confirming its launch-window Hayes manufacturing heritage. Listeners can enjoy the driving acoustic optimism of "We Can Work It Out" paired with the immortal, overdriven guitar riff benchmark "Day Tripper" on Side AA.

Our visual inspection ranks the condition of this vintage vinyl example as an honest Very Good (VG). The playing surfaces display an array of surface marks under strong grading lights, but the grooves remain free from deep or feelable scratches. Both labels look clean, showing some expected spindle wear from historical playback but staying free from any ink graffiti or sticker residue. This authentic piece of British pop history comes fully backed by our shop grading guarantee.