The Beatles – Please Please Me 1983 Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab ‎– MFSL 1-101, EMI ‎– MFSL 1-101

The Beatles – Please Please Me 1983
Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab
MFSL 1-101, EMI ‎– MFSL 1-101

Pre-owned
Visually Graded:
Cover: Strong VG++
Inner Sleeve: VG++
Record: VG++
Mobile Fidelity Sound

The Beatles – Please Please Me (1983) | Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab | ORIGINAL MASTER RECORDING | MFSL 1-101 | Japan Press

Collector Summary

Highly collectible 1983 Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab (MFSL) pressing of Please Please Me, part of the iconic Original Master Recording audiophile series. Catalog MFSL 1-101 (also EMI – MFSL 1-101). Pressed in Japan by the respected Victor Company of Japan Ltd., this edition is renowned for its exceptional clarity, dynamic range, and premium Mobile Fidelity mastering. A cornerstone analog pressing for Beatles and audiophile collectors.

Key Features

• 1983 Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab pressing

• Pressed in Japan by Victor Company of Japan Ltd.

• Original Master Recording audiophile edition

• MFSL 1-101 / EMI – MFSL 1-101

• Half-speed mastered from the original stereo master tape

• Premium MoFi jacket and audiophile-grade inner sleeve

• One of the most highly regarded analog editions of Please Please Me

Description

This 1983 MFSL edition of Please Please Me is a standout release in the Mobile Fidelity Beatles series. Known for its warmth, depth, and superior vinyl quietness, this pressing benefits from MoFi’s meticulous half-speed mastering process and the premium manufacturing quality of Japanese vinyl production.

Pressed by the Victor Company of Japan Ltd., these MFSL editions feature ultra-high clarity, clean high frequencies, and deep analog presence. Combined with the original master tape source, MFSL 1-101 offers one of the cleanest and most detailed presentations of The Beatles’ debut album ever released.

With MFSL’s signature silver “Original Master Recording” banner and luxury packaging, this pressing remains a highly sought-after collector item in the Beatles audiophile market.

Pressing Identifiers (Authentic 1983 MFSL Japan Press – MFSL 1-101)

Official Mobile Fidelity technical and production specifications:

• Pressed in Japan by Victor Company of Japan Ltd.

• Half-Speed Production and Mastering by Original Masteringworks

• Specially plated and pressed on High Definition Vinyl

• Mastered with the Ortoon cutting system

• Source: The Original Stereo Master Tape

• Special static-free, dust-free audiophile inner sleeve

• Heavy-duty MFSL protective jacket

• Manufactured and distributed by MFSL, Inc.

• Distinct silver “Original Master Recording” banner across the top

• Correct catalog numbers: MFSL 1-101 / EMI – MFSL 1-101

These are the exact identifiers for a legitimate 1983 Mobile Fidelity Japan pressing.

Great For

• Beatles collectors

• Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab enthusiasts

• Audiophile vinyl listeners

• Japanese pressing collectors

• Anyone building a premium analog Beatles archive

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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.