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Rare demo jukebox pressing of The Beatles first singles, ''Love Me Do'' and ''P.S. I Love You'', one of only 250 such records pressed. Parlophone label credits ''Lennon-McArtney'' of ''The Beatles'', misspelling Paul McCartney's name on each side; also marked ''Not For Sale'' and ''Demonstration Record'' on each side. Matrix number on A side runout reads ''7XCE 17144-1N''; B side reads ''7XCE 17145-1N''. With tax code ''ZT'' on each side as well as correct Jukebox Record demo abbreviation ''JR''. Measures 6.875'' in diameter, housed in E.M.I. Records Limited sleeve. Surface scratches to record, two pieces of tape on each side of white label, and abrasion to label on A side, which has an orange ''A'' to differentiate it from B side.
The Beatles Jukebox Demo Pressing of Their First Singles, ''Love Me Do'' and ''P.S. I Love You'' -- Marked ''Not For Sale'' and ''Demonstration Record'', One of Only 250 Pressed
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