THE BEATLES We Can Work It Out / Day Tripper 1965 UK Original 45rpm Single R 5389 KT Gramophone Text

The Beatles - We Can Work It Out / Day Tripper
(Original UK Pressing with Black/Silver Parlophone Label that has 'THE GRAMOPHONE 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
Matrix / Runout (Side B, runout, stamped): 7XCE 18342-1

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

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

Dating precisely from the frantic initial December 1965 manufacturing rush, this particular Parlophone seven-inch variation highlights the fascinating crossover period of EMI's mid-sixties corporate identity. Bearing the catalogue number R 5389, the dark black-and-silver face displays the updated "THE GRAMOPHONE CO. LTD." rim printing which began filtering into the production lines alongside older label blanks to satisfy massive holiday sales. Highly sought after by textual variation researchers, this single features the three-line layout for the "NORTHERN SONGS NCB" publishing text, an undamaged four-pronged push-out centre, and a distinct KT tax code mechanically embossed onto the first side.The audio properties of this 45 rpm disc rely on the definitive -4/-1 matrix pairing stamped cleanly into the dead wax surfaces. Precision factory markings read 7XCE 18341-4 on the primary face and 7XCE 18342-1 on the flip, capturing the heavy, punchy mono masterings right from the initial release window. Turntable enthusiasts can enjoy the acoustic-driven optimism of the lead track paired seamlessly with the timeless, fuzz-guitar riff perfection of "Day Tripper" on Side AA.

We have strictly graded the overall condition of this vintage vinyl specimen as an honest Very Good (VG). Under intense studio lighting, the playing surfaces reveal a number of superficial surface marks. The paper labels look clean and well-kept, exhibiting some minor spindle wear from historical handling but avoiding any ink markings, graffiti, or unwanted sticker blemishes. Hand-selected for our online music archive, this analogue variant is fully backed by our shop guarantee.