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Parlophone Original Released #1 (7 inch)
(Update: 10th. August 2012)

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Parlophone Original Sleeve


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#1 Please, Please Me / Ask Me Why (1st. Press? : 45-SPD 261)
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TRACK LISTING
SIDE 1 Please, Please Me (McCartney-Lennon)
SIDE 2 Ask Me Why (McCartney-Lennon)
RELEASE DATE
Spring 1963/First Press?
SLEEVE:FRONT SLEEVE:BACK SIDE 1 --> Click! SIDE 2 --> Click! DISK --> Click!
sleeve sleeve label label label
LABEL CLOSE UP
label "All rights of the Manufacturer and of the Owner of the recorded work reserved" was printed at the perimeter above the Parlophone logomark. label The three-dimensional Parlophone logo was printed at the right side of the label.
LABEL CLOSE UP
label One frequently used feature of South African singles is the tri-center.
label Credited to song writing "McCartney-Lennon" on both sides. Song title of the side-1 was "PLEASE, PLEASE ME"
label label Matrix No.:
Side-1:7XCE 17217
Side-2: 7XCE 17218
OTHER ITEM
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CATALOG NUMBER
45-SPD 261
LABEL
Red Parlophone Type-1
MIX
Mono
MATRIX No. SIDE 1 7XCE 17217
SIDE 2 7XCE 17218
VINYL COLOR
BLACK
RECORD COMPANY'S NAME
THE PARLOPHONE CO. LTD.
CENTER
Tri-center
PUBLISHER'S NAME
SIDE 1
Dick James Music
SIDE 2
Dick James Music
PRODUCER
George Martin
COVER DESIGN/ PHOTO/ NOTES
Green sleeve type-1
The design of the company sleeve is very similar to that of the U.K. sleeves.
COMMENTS
Red Parlophone label with silver ink.
One frequently used feature of South African singles is the tri-center.
Credited to song writing "McCartney-Lennon" on both sides.
Song title of the side-1 was "PLEASE, PLEASE ME"

The only markings at all in the dead wax are the basic matrix numbers (7XCE 17217 & 7XCE 17218) - there isn't even a '-1N' to describe the actual matrix or cutting room used. And of course no mother or stamper number.
Which suggests (or does it?) that tapes were shipped out to EMI (South Africa) and they created their own stampers.



#2-1 From Me To You / Thank You Girl (1st. Press? : 45-SPD 267)
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TRACK LISTING
SIDE 1 From Me To You (McCartney-Lennon)
SIDE 2 Thank You Girl (McCartney-Lennon)
RELEASE DATE
Summer 1963/First Press?
SLEEVE:FRONT SLEEVE:BACK SIDE 1 --> Click! SIDE 2 --> Click! DISK --> Click!
sleeve SLEEVE from from disk
LABEL CLOSE UP
label
"All rights of the Manufacturer and of the Owner of the recorded work reserved" was printed at the perimeter above the Parlophone logomark. label The three-dimensional Parlophone logo was printed at the right side of the label.
LABEL CLOSE UP
sleeve One frequently used feature of South African singles is the tri-center. label Credited to song writing "McCartney-Lennon"
label label Matrix No.:
Side-1:7XCE 17329
Side-2: 7XCE 17330
OTHER ITEM
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CATALOG NUMBER
45-SPD 267
LABEL
Red Parlophone Type-1
MIX
Mono
MATRIX No. SIDE 1 7XCE 17329
SIDE 2 7XCE 17330
VINYL COLOR
BLACK
RECORD COMPANY'S NAME
THE PARLOPHONE CO. LTD.
CENTER
Tri-center
PUBLISHER'S NAME
SIDE 1
Northern Songs
SIDE 2
Northern Songs
PRODUCER
George Martin
COVER DESIGN/ PHOTO/ NOTES
Green sleeve type-1
The design of the company sleeve is very similar to that of the U.K. sleeves.
COMMENTS
Red Parlophone label with silver ink.
One frequently used feature of South African singles is the tri-center.
Credited to song writing "McCartney-Lennon" on both sides.

The only markings at all in the dead wax are the basic matrix numbers (7XCE 17329 & 7XCE 17330) - there isn't even a '-1N' to describe the actual matrix or cutting room used. And of course no mother or stamper number.
Which suggests (or does it?) that tapes were shipped out to EMI (South Africa) and they created their own stampers.



#2-2 From Me To You / Thank You Girl (2nd. Press? "Made by E.M.I (SA) (PTY.) LTD.": 45-SPD 267)
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TRACK LISTING
SIDE 1 From Me To You (McCartney-Lennon)
SIDE 2 Thank You Girl (McCartney-Lennon)
RELEASE DATE
late 1964? /Second Press?
SLEEVE:FRONT SLEEVE:BACK SIDE 1 --> Click! SIDE 2 --> Click! DISK --> Click!
sleeve SLEEVE from from disk
LABEL CLOSE UP
label
"All rights of the Manufacturer and of the Owner of the recorded work reserved" was printed at the perimeter above the Parlophone logomark. label The three-dimensional Parlophone logo was printed at the right side of the label.
LABEL CLOSE UP
label  The label color was red, and the first line of the rim print reads "Made by E.M.I. (S.A.) (PTY.) LTD.".
LABEL CLOSE UP
sleeve Have a 4-pronged push-out center.
label Credited to song writing "McCartney-Lennon"
label label Matrix No.:
Side-1:7XCE 17329
Side-2: 7XCE 17330
OTHER ITEM
-
CATALOG NUMBER
45-SPD 267
LABEL
Red Parlophone Type-2
MIX
Mono
MATRIX No. SIDE 1 7XCE 1732  9
SIDE 2 7XCE 17330
VINYL COLOR
BLACK
RECORD COMPANY'S NAME
THE PARLOPHONE CO. LTD.
CENTER
Push-out center
PUBLISHER'S NAME
SIDE 1
Northern Songs
SIDE 2
Northern Songs
PRODUCER
George Martin
COVER DESIGN/ PHOTO/ NOTES
Green sleeve type-3 (1970's ?)
With EMI logo in rectangular box and "TRADE MARK OF THE PARLOPHONE CO LTD." below the Parlophone logo on front.
Back cover: advertise "Bar One Milk chocolate bar"
COMMENTS
Red Parlophone label with silver ink.
The first line of the rim print reads "Made by E.M.I. (S.A.) (PTY.) LTD.".
Have a 4-pronged push-out center.
Credited to song writing "McCartney-Lennon" on both sides.

The only markings at all in the dead wax are the basic matrix numbers (7XCE 17329 & 7XCE 17330) - there isn't even a '-1N' to describe the actual matrix or cutting room used. And of course no mother or stamper number.
Which suggests (or does it?) that tapes were shipped out to EMI (South Africa) and they created their own stampers.



#3 She Loves You / I'll Get You (1st. Press: 45-SPD 278)
Red Parlophone label
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TRACK LISTING
SIDE 1 She Loves You (Lennon-McCartney)
SIDE 2 I'll Get You (Lennon-McCartney)
RELEASE DATE
Autumn 1963/First Press
SLEEVE:FRONT SLEEVE:BACK SIDE 1 --> Click! SIDE 2 --> Click! DISK --> Click!
sleeve sleeve label label label
LABEL CLOSE UP
label "All rights of the Manufacturer and of the Owner of the recorded work reserved" was printed at the perimeter above the Parlophone logomark. label The three-dimensional Parlophone logo was printed at the right side of the label.
LABEL CLOSE UP
label label One frequently used feature of South African singles is the tri-center.

Publisher's name "Northern Songs Ltd." was printed on the label.
label label
Matrix No.:
Side-1:7XCE 17395
Side-2: 7XCE 17396
OTHER ITEM
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CATALOG NUMBER
45-SPD 278
LABEL
Red Parlophone Type-1
MIX
Mono
MATRIX No. SIDE 1 7XCE 17395
SIDE 2 7XCE 17396
VINYL COLOR
BLACK
RECORD COMPANY'S NAME
THE PARLOPHONE CO. LTD.
CENTER
Tri-center
PUBLISHER'S NAME
SIDE 1
Northern Songs Ltd.
SIDE 2
Northern Songs Ltd.
PRODUCER
George Martin
COVER DESIGN/ PHOTO/ NOTES
Company Blue sleeve
This blue company hole cover was a standard one used in South Africa in the 60's.
COMMENTS
Rare and so hard to find South African issue on Red Parlophone Triangle label.
One frequently used feature of South African singles is the tri-center.

The only markings at all in the dead wax are the basic matrix numbers (7XCE 17395 & 7XCE 17396) - there isn't even a '-1N' to describe the actual matrix or cutting room used. And of course no mother or stamper number.
Which suggests (or does it?) that tapes were shipped out to EMI (South Africa) and they created their own stampers.



#4 Twist And Shout / Do You Want To Know A Secret (2nd. Press?: 45-SPD 283)
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TRACK LISTING
SIDE 1 Twist And Shout (Medley-Russell)
SIDE 2 Do You Want To Know A Secret (McCartney-Lennon)
RELEASE DATE
Autumn 1963?/Second Press?
SLEEVE:FRONT SLEEVE:BACK SIDE 1 --> Click! SIDE 2 --> Click! DISK --> Click!
sleeve sleeve label label label
LABEL CLOSE UP
label The three-dimensional Parlophone logo was printed at the top of the label. label "All rights of the Manufacturer and of the Owner of the recorded work reserved" was printed at the perimeter.
LABEL CLOSE UP
label Have a 4-pronged push-out center.

One frequently used feature of South African singles is the tri-center.
label "PRESSED IN SOUTH AFRICA BY E.M.I. (S.A.) (PTY) LTD." was printed at the bottom of the label.
label label Matrix No.:
Side-1:7XPEA 154
Side-2: 7XPEA 155
OTHER ITEM
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CATALOG NUMBER
45-SPD 283
LABEL
Black and silver Parlophone Type-1
MIX
Mono
MATRIX No. SIDE 1 7XPEA  154
SIDE 2 7XPEA  155
VINYL COLOR
BLACK
RECORD COMPANY'S NAME
THE PARLOPHONE CO. LTD.
CENTER
Push-out center
PUBLISHER'S NAME
SIDE 1
R. Mellin Ltd.
SIDE 2
Dick James Music Ltd.
PRODUCER
George Martin
COVER DESIGN/ PHOTO/ NOTES
Green sleeve type-1
The design of the company sleeve is very similar to that of the U.K. sleeves.
COMMENTS
Black Parlophone label with silver ink.
Have a 4-pronged push-out center.

1st. Press: issue on Red Parlophone Triangle label.
2nd. Press (=this record) : issue on Black Parkophone label. (maybe)

The three-dimensional Parlophone logo was printed at the top of the label.
"PRESSED IN SOUTH AFRICA BY E.M.I. (S.A.) (PTY) LTD." was printed at the bottom of the label.
Credited to song writing "McCartney-Lennon" on side-2.



#5 I Want To Hold Your Hand / This Boy (1st. Press: 45-SPD 293)
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#6 Just Seventeen / Roll Over Beethoven (1st. Press: 45-SPD 299)
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TRACK LISTING
SIDE 1 Just Seventeen (I Saw Her Standing There) (McCartney-Lennon)
SIDE 2 Roll Over Beethoven (Berry)
RELEASE DATE
Early 1964/First Press?
SLEEVE:FRONT SLEEVE:BACK SIDE 1 --> Click! SIDE 2 --> Click! DISK --> Click!
sleeve sleeve label label label
LABEL CLOSE UP
label The three-dimensional Parlophone logo was printed at the top of the label. label "All rights of the Manufacturer and of the Owner of the recorded work reserved" was printed at the perimeter.
LABEL CLOSE UP
label label label "PRESSED IN SOUTH AFRICA BY E.M.I. (S.A.) (PTY) LTD." was printed at the bottom of the label.
Song title of the side-1 was "JUST SEVENTEEN".
Push-out center.
label label Matrix No.:
Side-1:7XPEA 158
Side-2: 7XPEA 160
OTHER ITEM
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CATALOG NUMBER
45-SPD 299
LABEL
Black and silver Parlophone Type-1
MIX
Mono
MATRIX No. SIDE 1 7XPEA  158
SIDE 2 7XPEA  160
VINYL COLOR
BLACK
RECORD COMPANY'S NAME
THE PARLOPHONE CO. LTD.
CENTER
Push-out center
PUBLISHER'S NAME
SIDE 1
Dick James Music
SIDE 2
Arc Music Corp.
PRODUCER
George Martin
COVER DESIGN/ PHOTO/ NOTES
Green sleeve type-1
The design of the company sleeve is very similar to that of the U.K. sleeves.
COMMENTS
Black Parlophone label with silver ink.
Have a 4-pronged push-out center.
The three-dimensional Parlophone logo was printed at the top of the label.
"PRESSED IN SOUTH AFRICA BY E.M.I. (S.A.) (PTY) LTD." was printed at the bottom of the label.

Song title of the side-1 was "JUST SEVENTEEN (I Saw Her Standing There)".
First called for a single as Just Seventeen a little bit later after the concerts at the Star-Club. The only country keeping this name but sub-titled (I saw her...) had been South Africa.

Credited to song writing "McCartney-Lennon" on side-1.



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