THE BEATLES With The Beatles Vinyl Record LP Parlophone 1963 Original UK Mono Decca Contract Press

Format: Vinyl Record - LP Album (33 rpm)
Country: UK
Year: 1963
Label: Parlophone
Catalogue No. PMC 1206

Matrix / Runout (Side A, runout, stamped): XEX 447 - 7N 3
Matrix / Runout (Side B, runout, stamped): XEX 448 - 7N 1

Condition: VG/EX (Sleeve has some laminate creasing on right-hand side and a small split on the centre of the bottom edge. There is discolouration on the back. The vinyl is in excellent clean condition. It has a few light surface marks)

Track Listing:
1. It Won't Be Long
2. All I've Got To Do
3. All My Loving
4. Don't Bother Me
5. Little Child
6. Till There Was You
7. Please Mister Postman
8. Roll Over Beethoven
9. Hold Me Tight
10. You Really Got A Hold On Me
11. I Wanna Be Your Man
12. Devil In Her Heart
13. Not A Second Time
14. Money

This listing details a scarce contract variation of the legendary second studio album from The Beatles, manufactured by Decca Records on behalf of Parlophone in 1963. Distinguishable to seasoned collectors by its unique physical pressing features under the black and yellow labels, this mono vinyl LP carries the initial "THE PARLOPHONE CO. LTD." rim text, confirming production predates the implementation of the "SOLD IN U.K..." statement.

The run-out grooves reveal cleanly stamped XEX 447-7N and XEX 448-7N matrix codes, showing short single-digit stampers typical of these outsourced factory runs. The label layout features the matching, uniform spelling of "You Really Got A Hold On Me" across both the rear jacket and the side two print. Additionally, the definitive "Dominion, Belinda" publishing credit remains correctly positioned next to the final track, "Money".

The record comes housed in its original front-laminated flipback sleeve printed by Garrod & Lofthouse, showcasing the bold "mono" logo on the front cover, complete with its vintage polylined Emitex inner sleeve. Condition-wise, the jacket grades at Very Good, displaying some laminate creasing, notably on the right-hand side, a small split on the centre of the bottom edge, and age-related discolouration on the back. The vinyl disc itself achieves an Excellent grading, presenting a beautifully clean surface with a few light surface marks, ensuring a superior analogue audio performance.