{"product_id":"the-beatles-love-me-do-20th-anniversary-12-single-vinyl","title":"The Beatles - Love Me Do 20th Anniversary 12\" Single Vinyl","description":"\u003cp\u003eArtist: The Beatles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTitle: Love Me Do (20th Anniversary Edition)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLabel: Parlophone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCatalogue Number: 12R 4949\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Release Year: 1962\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Year: 1982 UK 20th Anniversary Pressing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFormat: 12\" Vinyl Single\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpeed: 45 RPM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReleased to celebrate the 20th anniversary of The Beatles' debut single, this special 12-inch edition of Love Me Do was issued in 1982 and faithfully commemorates the record that launched the greatest career in popular music. First released on 5 October 1962, Love Me Do marked the beginning of Beatlemania and remains one of the most important recordings in rock and pop history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis anniversary release is especially desirable as it includes both the familiar Andy White version of \"Love Me Do\" and the original 1962 single version featuring Ringo Starr on drums, making it the first UK release to feature the original single recording since 1962.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal 1982 UK 20th Anniversary 12-inch pressing on Parlophone, catalogue number 12R 4949. Issued in a full-colour picture sleeve with retro-style red Parlophone labels, the release was pressed in mono and mastered by Harry T. Moss (HTM). The record was produced to satisfy long-standing demand for the rare original Ringo Starr version of Love Me Do, which had been unavailable in the UK for two decades. Complete copies remain highly collectible among Beatles enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTrack Listing\u003cbr\u003e\nSide One\u003cbr\u003e\nLove Me Do (Andy White Version)\u003cbr\u003e\nP.S. I Love You\u003cbr\u003e\nSide Two\u003cbr\u003e\nLove Me Do (Original Single Version – Ringo Starr on Drums)\u003cbr\u003e\nAdditional Information\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal 1982 UK 20th Anniversary Pressing\u003cbr\u003e\nParlophone\u003cbr\u003e\nCatalogue Number: 12R 4949\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal Picture Sleeve\u003cbr\u003e\nRed \u0026amp; Silver Parlophone Labels\u003cbr\u003e\nMono Recording\u003cbr\u003e\n12\" Vinyl Single\u003cbr\u003e\n45 RPM\u003cbr\u003e\nProduced by George Martin\u003cbr\u003e\nMastered by Harry T. Moss (HTM)\u003cbr\u003e\nFeatures both the Andy White recording and the rare original Ringo Starr single version of Love Me Do\u003cbr\u003e\nReleased to celebrate the 20th anniversary of The Beatles' debut single\u003cbr\u003e\nOne of the most collectible releases in EMI's 1982 Beatles anniversary series.\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRecord: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRockabuy Records Grading Guide\u003cbr\u003e\nNear Mint (NM)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVirtually flawless condition. Played only a handful of times with no visible marks or signs of wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent (EX)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLightly played and exceptionally well cared for. May show only minimal signs of handling with no significant marks affecting playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVery Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA well-preserved copy with only light signs of use. The sleeve remains clean and structurally sound, while the vinyl shows minimal surface marks that do not significantly affect playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVery Good (VG)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNoticeable signs of use with light surface marks and handling wear, though the record plays well throughout without major faults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGood (G)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVisible wear with more pronounced marks. Playback remains enjoyable with some background noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePoor \/ Fair (P\/F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHeavy wear and significant scratches affecting playback quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShipping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll records are visually inspected and conservatively graded for both sleeve and vinyl condition. Records are securely packaged in professional record mailers with protective stiffeners and dispatched via a fully tracked delivery service to ensure safe arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rockabuy Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57473739587957,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5478\/0437\/files\/CF9A4975-6647-427A-9F71-A813F0E80D91.jpg?v=1785856159","url":"https:\/\/www.rockabuyrecords.co.uk\/products\/the-beatles-love-me-do-20th-anniversary-12-single-vinyl","provider":"Rockabuy Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}