A very rare mono edition of Please please me.

The very fragile covers are notorious for being in bad shape.

This one is intact, obvious ring wear and both sides are split.

A very collectible Beatles rarity.

Please Please Me – The Beatles (Black & Gold Parlophone Mono)

Format: Vinyl
Pressing: Original Black & Gold Parlophone Label – Mono
Genre: Rock / Beat / 60s

Description:
A true grail for Beatles collectors, this Black & Gold Parlophone mono pressing of Please Please Me represents one of the earliest and most sought-after editions of the band’s debut album. Pressed in 1963 before the label changed to the more common yellow Parlophone design, these black & gold monos are rare, historically important, and essential for serious collectors.

Featuring early hits like “I Saw Her Standing There,” “Love Me Do,” and the title track, this album captures The Beatles’ raw, youthful energy at the very start of Beatlemania. This copy has been carefully inspected and graded, with all details noted for accuracy — a centrepiece item for any premium Beatles or 60s rock collection.

Key Notes:

• Extremely collectible early Black & Gold Parlophone Mono pressing

• First-album Beatles energy and classic 60s sound

• Essential for high-end Beatles collectors

MINT - sealed

NM - likely never played - almost perfect

VG+ - light scuffs, light scratches wont effect play

VG -  signs of wear, light scratches you can feel

GOOD -  surface noise, visible groove wear

POOR / FAIR- some damage, causing issues like skipping & distorted audio

OIS - original inner sleeve