The Beatles A Hard Day's Night Parlophone 1964 UK Original First Press PCS 3058

The Beatles A Hard Day's Night Parlophone 1964 UK Original First Press PCS 3058

First pressing. Black label with yellow logo and silver print. “The Parlophone Co. Ltd.” printed at the start perimeter print. “Recording first published 1964″ and “Sold in U.K. subject…” text. The title “Songs from the film A Hard Day’s Night” only appears on side 1. Etched with YEX 126-1, YEX 127-1

**UK 1964 ORIGINAL FIRST PRESS**

Pre-owned
Visually Graded:
Cover: Strong VG
Inner Sleeve: VG
Record: VG++
GEP 8920
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The Beatles – A Hard Day’s Night (1964) — UK Original First Press

Label: Parlophone – PCS 3058
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album • 1964 True UK First Press
Genre: Rock, Beat, British Invasion
Condition: Original 1964 OG Pressing (details below)

Why This Record Is Special

This is the definitive UK first pressing of A Hard Day’s Night, the Beatles’ iconic third album and the first to feature entirely Lennon–McCartney originals. The Parlophone 1964 first press is considered the most collectible stereo version, prized for its warmth, clarity, and authentic early Beatles sound.

This pressing is identifiable by the key Parlophone label text, matrix numbers, and early-issue markers that make it the real deal for collectors.

First Pressing Identifiers

This copy is an authentic 1964 PCS 3058 First Press, featuring all the required traits:

• Black Parlophone label with yellow logo and silver print

• Perimeter text begins with “The Parlophone Co. Ltd.”

• Includes “Recording first published 1964”

• Includes the rare original text:
  “Sold in U.K. subject to resale price conditions…”

• On the label, the title “Songs from the film A Hard Day’s Night” appears only on Side 1

• Correct first-cut matrices:

  • YEX 126-1

  • YEX 127-1

• Earliest lacquer cuts, known for the best sonic character

These features confirm this is the true earliest UK stereo pressing, not a later 60s reissue.

Album Highlights

Includes timeless classics from the film soundtrack and beyond:

• A Hard Day’s Night

• If I Fell

• And I Love Her

• Can't Buy Me Love

• Things We Said Today

• You Can’t Do That

A cornerstone Beatles album that defined their mid-60s sound.

Collector Value

True UK first presses with the -1 / -1 matrices are among the most sought-after stereo Beatles records. These early Parlophone copies offer the warmth and dynamic character later reissues lack.

Ideal for:

• Early Beatles collectors

• UK press completists

• Parlophone yellow-and-black label enthusiasts

• High-end classic rock vinyl collections

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We conservatively grade our records.
Record grading:

• Mint (M): Absolutely perfect in every way, likely never played, and still sealed.

• Near Mint (NM or M-): Nearly perfect. The record shows no obvious signs of wear and looks as if it was just opened. No visible marks or scratches.

• Very Good Plus (VG+): Shows slight signs of use, such as light scuffs or very minor scratches, but plays without any major deterioration in sound quality.

• Very Good (VG): Noticeable wear with some surface noise, light scratches, or groove wear, but still plays through without skipping.

• Good/Good Plus (G/G+): The record plays but with significant surface noise, scratches, and wear. The cover may have visible damage or splits.

• Fair/Poor (F/P): The record may be damaged and is barely playable. Typically used only for highly collectible records.

Cover grading: 

• Mint (M): The cover is flawless, with no signs of wear. Often still sealed with no corner dings, creases, or ring wear.

• Near Mint (NM or M-): The cover looks almost new, with only the slightest signs of handling. There may be very minimal wear, but no significant flaws like writing, splits, or tears.

• Very Good Plus (VG+): The cover shows light wear, such as minor scuffing, small corner creases, or slight ring wear. No major damage, but a well-cared-for album with minor imperfections.

• Very Good (VG): Moderate wear is visible, including ring wear, light edge or corner damage, small seam splits, or slight discoloration. Still presentable but clearly used.

• Good/Good Plus (G/G+): The cover shows significant wear, such as noticeable ring wear, seam splits, heavy creasing, or writing. It may still hold together but looks heavily worn.

• Fair/Poor (F/P): The cover is heavily damaged, with major seam splits, tears, extensive writing, water damage, or severe ring wear. It may barely hold together or be incomplete.