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The Beatles – Please Please Me
1963 · UK · Parlophone · Vinyl LP Stereo Album
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Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Nov 3, 2026
- MMint
- $12325.64
- NMNear Mint
- $11028.21
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $8433.33
- VGVery Good
- $5838.46
- G+Good Plus
- $3243.59
- GGood
- $1946.15
- FFair
- $1297.44
- PPoor
- $648.72
These are reference estimates from Discogs sold/asking data for this exact pressing, not offers and not a guaranteed price. Actual value depends on condition, completeness and current demand. Any active seller offers on this page are listed separately above.
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- YEX 94-1
- Runout — side B
- YEX 95-1
- Record Company
- The Parlophone Co. Ltd.
Specifications
- Artist
- The Beatles
- Genre
- Rock
- Style
- Beat
- Year
- 1963
- Label
- Parlophone
- Catalog number
- PCS 3042
- Country
- UK
Tracklist
- A1I Saw Her Standing There
- A2Misery
- A3Anna (Go To Him)
- A4Chains
- A5Boys
- A6Ask Me Why
- A7Please Please Me
- B1Love Me Do
- B2P.S. I Love You
- B3Baby It's You
- B4Do You Want To Know A Secret
- B5A Taste Of Honey
- B6There's A Place
- B7Twist And Shout
- Producer
- George Martin
- Photography By
- Angus McBean
About this record
The matrix runout numbers YEX 94-1 and YEX 95-1 distinguish this UK Parlophone stereo pressing of Please Please Me from other Beatles releases. Identified by catalogue number PCS 3042, it features a Northern Songs credit on tracks A1, A2, B4, and B6, with Dick James Music Co. credited on A6 and A7.
This version was made in Great Britain and contains 14 tracks in the Beat rock style from 1963.
What drives its value
The price range for this pressing spans from 12325.64 USD for a Mint copy down to 648.72 USD for a Poor condition example. The VG+ condition is valued at 8433.33 USD, while VG copies typically fetch 5838.46 USD.
Although there are currently 0 copies listed for sale, community interest remains high, with 1529 collectors wanting this pressing compared to 504 who have it. This original UK stereo pressing holds a premium position compared to other pressings, such as the 1963 PMC 1202 mono UK release or later US and German reissues, reflecting its importance and rarity in the Beatles discography.
How to appraise this pressing
To confirm this exact pressing, verify the Parlophone label and catalogue number PCS 3042 on the vinyl. The presence of matrix runout inscriptions YEX 94-1 and YEX 95-1 in the dead wax area is a key identifier exclusive to this stereo UK pressing from 1963.
The release notes specify the distinct Northern Songs and Dick James Music Co. credits on particular tracks. Grading should focus on the condition of the vinyl and sleeve as the price guide shows a significant difference between Mint at 12325.64 USD and VG at 5838.46 USD.
The lack of a barcode confirms its vintage status.
Further reading: grading a record, what makes a pressing valuable.
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Release notes
Northern Songs credit on A1, A2,B4 & B6. Dick James Music Co. credit on A6 & A7.
The version with all Dick James credits is here:
Made in Gt. Britain.
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Other pressings of this release
Different editions of the same album — pressing decides value.
Frequently asked
What matrix numbers identify this UK stereo pressing?
The matrix runout inscriptions YEX 94-1 and YEX 95-1 confirm this pressing as the UK stereo version PCS 3042 from 1963.
How much is a VG+ copy worth according to the price guide?
A VG+ copy of this pressing is valued at 8433.33 USD as per the latest price guide.
What distinguishes this pressing from the 1963 PMC 1202 UK mono release?
This pressing is stereo with catalogue number PCS 3042, while PMC 1202 is a mono release; matrix numbers and credits also differ accordingly.
How many collectors currently want this pressing?
There are 1529 collectors recorded as wanting this pressing, indicating strong demand within the community.
Are there any barcodes on this pressing to help identify it?
No, this 1963 UK stereo pressing does not have a barcode, consistent with releases from that era.