Tracklist
| A1 | I Saw Her Standing There |
| A2 | Misery |
| A3 | Anna (Go To Him) |
| A4 | Chains |
| A5 | Boys |
| A6 | Ask Me Why |
| A7 | Please Please Me |
| B1 | Love Me Do |
| B2 | P.S. I Love You |
| B3 | Baby It's You |
| B4 | Do You Want To Know A Secret |
| B5 | A Taste Of Honey |
| B6 | There's A Place |
| B7 | Twist And Shout |
Companies, etc.
- Record Company – The Gramophone Co. Ltd.
Notes
Reissue of Please Please Me issued in SwedenNCB at left side of label
Label:
Black label with one silver EMI logo and silver print. “The Gramophone Co Ltd…” printed at the start perimeter
The Gramophone Co. Ltd. ( outer rim text )
states P 1963 The Gramophone Company Limited above EMI logo at the bottom of label
Made in Sweden
Cover:
Printed by Garrod & Lofthouse Ltd. which is stated at bottom of reverse side of cover along with PMC 1202 PCS 3042 (see picture)
large STEREO on front cover
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Matrix / Runout (Side A): 4EX 94
- Matrix / Runout (Side A): YEX 94-2
- Matrix / Runout (Side B): 4EX 95
- Matrix / Runout: YEX 95-1
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PMC 1202 | The Beatles | Please Please Me (LP, Album, Mono, Gol) | Parlophone | PMC 1202 | UK | 1963 |
| PMCM.1202 | The Beatles | Please Please Me (LP, Album, Mono, RE) | Apple Records | PMCM.1202 | New Zealand | 1969 |
| CDP 7 46435 2 | The Beatles | Please Please Me (CD, Album, Mono, RE, SRC) | Parlophone | CDP 7 46435 2 | US | 1987 |
| 14C-26204219 | The Beatles | Please Please Me (Cass, Album) | EMI | 14C-26204219 | Greece | Unknown |
| 0946 3 82416 2 1 | The Beatles | Please Please Me (CD, Album, Mono, Enh, RE, RM) | Parlophone, Apple Records, Capitol Records | 0946 3 82416 2 1 | US | 2009 |
Tracklist Hide Credits
| A1 | I Saw Her Standing ThereWritten-By – McCartney-Lennon* |
2:50 |
| A2 | MiseryWritten-By – McCartney-Lennon* |
1:44 |
| A3 | Anna (Go To Him)Written-By – Alexander* |
2:52 |
| A4 | ChainsWritten-By – Goffin-King* |
2:20 |
| A5 | BoysWritten-By – Dixon*, Farrell* |
2:20 |
| A6 | Ask Me WhyWritten-By – McCartney-Lennon* |
2:20 |
| A7 | Please Please MeWritten-By – McCartney-Lennon* |
1:58 |
| B1 | Love Me DoWritten-By – McCartney-Lennon* |
2:15 |
| B2 | P.S. I Love YouWritten-By – McCartney-Lennon* |
2:00 |
| B3 | Baby It's YouWritten-By – Bacharach*, Williams*, David* |
2:29 |
| B4 | Do You Want To Know A SecretWritten-By – McCartney-Lennon* |
1:52 |
| B5 | A Taste Of HoneyWritten-By – Scott*, Marlow* |
1:59 |
| B6 | There's A PlaceWritten-By – McCartney-Lennon* |
1:46 |
| B7 | Twist And ShoutWritten-By – Russell*, Medley* |
2:30 |
Notes
Label color cremaOther versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PMC 1202 | The Beatles | Please Please Me (LP, Album, Mono, Gol) | Parlophone | PMC 1202 | UK | 1963 |
| PMCM.1202 | The Beatles | Please Please Me (LP, Album, Mono, RE) | Apple Records | PMCM.1202 | New Zealand | 1969 |
| CDP 7 46435 2 | The Beatles | Please Please Me (CD, Album, Mono, RE, SRC) | Parlophone | CDP 7 46435 2 | US | 1987 |
| 14C-26204219 | The Beatles | Please Please Me (Cass, Album) | EMI | 14C-26204219 | Greece | Unknown |
| 0946 3 82416 2 1 | The Beatles | Please Please Me (CD, Album, Mono, Enh, RE, RM) | Parlophone, Apple Records, Capitol Records | 0946 3 82416 2 1 | US | 2009 |
Tracklist Hide Credits
| A1 | I Saw Her Standing ThereWritten-By – McCartney-Lennon* |
| A2 | MiseryWritten-By – McCartney-Lennon* |
| A3 | Anna (Go To Him)Written-By – Alexander* |
| A4 | ChainsWritten-By – Goffin-King* |
| A5 | BoysWritten-By – Dixon*, Farrell* |
| A6 | Ask Me WhyWritten-By – McCartney-Lennon* |
| A7 | Please Please MeWritten-By – McCartney-Lennon* |
| B1 | Love Me DoWritten-By – McCartney-Lennon* |
| B2 | P.S. I Love YouWritten-By – McCartney-Lennon* |
| B3 | Baby It's YouWritten-By – Bacharach*, Williams*, Davis* |
| B4 | Do You Want To Know A SecretWritten-By – McCartney-Lennon* |
| B5 | A Taste Of HoneyWritten-By – Scott*, Marlow* |
| B6 | There's A PlaceWritten-By – McCartney-Lennon* |
| B7 | Twist And ShoutWritten-By – Russell*, Medley* |
Companies, etc.
- Manufactured By – E.M.I. (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd.
- Printed By – Swan Press
Credits
- Bass, Vocals – Paul McCartney
- Drums, Vocals – Ringo Starr
- Guitar, Vocals – George Harrison, John Lennon
- Liner Notes – Tony Barrow
- Photography By – Angus McBean
- Producer – George Martin
Notes
With blue/silver labels like this version: 6537359but Cover is the same as from this version: 3696388 (no Category, Title and artist name are printed on the left edge)
Cat number has a J added after PMC
Recordings First Published 1963
Label shows "PRESSED IN S.A. UNDER DIRECTIONS OF THE PARLOPHONE Co.
First side of vinyl shows misprint credit for the first song as ''McCartney-ennon'' instead of Lennon
Side 1 Credits:
1,2,6,7: Dick james Music; 3: Shapiro Bernstein
4: Aldon Music; 5: Ardmore & Beechwood (S.A.)
Side 2 Credits
1,2: Ardmore & Beechwood (S.A.); 3: Aberbach (S.A.); 4,6: Dick james Music; 5: Ambassador Music Ltd.;
7: R. Mellin Ltd.
Cover :
Front cover top white band much wider than UK releases and does not state whether mono or stereo
Rear cover at the bottom states:
Record Manufactured by E.M.I. (South Africa) (PTY.) Ltd.
Swan Press
comes in plain polythene-lined die-cut inner sleeves
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Matrix / Runout (Side 1 - Stamped): XEX421
- Matrix / Runout (Side 2 - Stamped): XEX422
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PMC 1202 | The Beatles | Please Please Me (LP, Album, Mono, Gol) | Parlophone | PMC 1202 | UK | 1963 |
| PMCM.1202 | The Beatles | Please Please Me (LP, Album, Mono, RE) | Apple Records | PMCM.1202 | New Zealand | 1969 |
| CDP 7 46435 2 | The Beatles | Please Please Me (CD, Album, Mono, RE, SRC) | Parlophone | CDP 7 46435 2 | US | 1987 |
| 14C-26204219 | The Beatles | Please Please Me (Cass, Album) | EMI | 14C-26204219 | Greece | Unknown |
| 0946 3 82416 2 1 | The Beatles | Please Please Me (CD, Album, Mono, Enh, RE, RM) | Parlophone, Apple Records, Capitol Records | 0946 3 82416 2 1 | US | 2009 |
Tracklist Hide Credits
| A1 | I Saw Her Standing ThereWritten-By – McCartney-Lennon* |
| A2 | MiseryWritten-By – McCartney-Lennon* |
| A3 | Anna (Go To Him)Written-By – Alexander* |
| A4 | ChainsWritten-By – Goffin-King* |
| A5 | BoysWritten By – Dixon-FarrellWritten-By – Dixon*, Farrell* |
| A6 | Ask Me WhyWritten-By – McCartney-Lennon* |
| A7 | Please Please MeWritten-By – McCartney-Lennon* |
| B1 | Love Me DoWritten-By – McCartney-Lennon* |
| B2 | P.S. I Love YouWritten-By – McCartney-Lennon* |
| B3 | Baby It's YouWritten By – David-Williams-BacharachWritten-By – Williams*, Bacharach*, David* |
| B4 | Do You Want To Know A SecretWritten-By – McCartney-Lennon* |
| B5 | A Taste Of HoneyWritten By – Scott-MarlowWritten-By – Scott*, Marlow* |
| B6 | There's A PlaceWritten-By – McCartney-Lennon* |
| B7 | Twist And ShoutWritten By – Russell-MedleyWritten-By – Russell*, Medley* |
Credits
- Bass Guitar, Vocals – Paul McCartney
- Drums, Vocals – Ringo Starr
- Lead Guitar, Vocals – George Harrison
- Liner Notes – Tony Barrow
- Photography By – Angus McBean
- Producer, Piano – George Martin
- Rhythm Guitar, Vocals – John Lennon
Notes
Black label with Two White boxed EMI Logo and silver print. “ALL RIGHTS OF THE PRODUCER…” printed at the start perimeter print. Around the 11 ‘o’ clock position in the rimtext is the wording: “UNAUTHORISED COPYING, HIRING, RENTING, PUBLIC PERFORMANCE AND BROADCASTING…”. “MANUFACTURED IN THE UK BY EMI RECORDS LIMITED.” text at the end of the perimeter print.
Variant 2 wide Stereo.
℗ 1963.
Variant with BARCODE on the back sleeve (vinyl and labels are 100% the same as this release) probably 12/1987 print based on inner sleeve print date
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode (EAN-Code, Scanned): 5099910421918
- Matrix / Runout (Vinyl Labels: A-Side): YEX.94-4
- Matrix / Runout (Vinyl Labels: B-Side): YEX.95-4
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PMC 1202 | The Beatles | Please Please Me (LP, Album, Mono, Gol) | Parlophone | PMC 1202 | UK | 1963 |
| PMCM.1202 | The Beatles | Please Please Me (LP, Album, Mono, RE) | Apple Records | PMCM.1202 | New Zealand | 1969 |
| CDP 7 46435 2 | The Beatles | Please Please Me (CD, Album, Mono, RE, SRC) | Parlophone | CDP 7 46435 2 | US | 1987 |
| 14C-26204219 | The Beatles | Please Please Me (Cass, Album) | EMI | 14C-26204219 | Greece | Unknown |
| 0946 3 82416 2 1 | The Beatles | Please Please Me (CD, Album, Mono, Enh, RE, RM) | Parlophone, Apple Records, Capitol Records | 0946 3 82416 2 1 | US | 2009 |
Tracklist Hide Credits
| A1 | I Saw Her Standing ThereWritten By – Lennon-McCartney |
2:55 |
| A2 | MiseryWritten By – Lennon-McCartney |
1:50 |
| A3 | Anna (Go To Him)Written By – Alexander |
2:57 |
| A4 | ChainsWritten By – Goffin-KIng |
2:26 |
| A5 | BoysWritten By – Dixon-Farell |
2:27 |
| A6 | Ask Me WhyWritten By – Lennon-McCartney |
2:27 |
| A7 | Please Please MeWritten By – Lennon-McCartney |
2:03 |
| B1 | Love Me DoWritten By – Lennon-McCartney |
2:22 |
| B2 | P.S. I Love YouWritten By – Lennon_McCartney |
2:05 |
| B3 | Baby It's YouWritten By – Williams,Bacharach,David |
2:38 |
| B4 | Do You Want To Know A SecretWritten By – Lennon-McCartney |
1:59 |
| B5 | A Taste Of HoneyWritten By – Scott,Marlow |
2:07 |
| B6 | There's A PlaceWritten By – Lennon-McCartney |
1:52 |
| B7 | Twist And ShoutWritten By – Russell,Madley |
2:33 |
Credits
- Liner Notes – Tony Barrow
- Photography By – Angus Mcbean
- Producer – George Martin
- Vocals, Bass Guitar – Paul McCartney
- Vocals, Drums – Ringo Starr
- Vocals, Lead Guitar – George Harrison
- Vocals, Rhythm Guitar – John Lennon
Notes
This 7th pressing of their debut UK album dates from 1969 on the silver/black '1-EMI Box' MONO Parlophone label: PMC 1202. Both labels 'Made In Great Britain' & 'The Gramophone Co...' texts around their rims.There is no purchase-tax code present around the centre of either label.Complete with the original sepia EMI advertising inner-sleeve. Seventh PressingsThe "All rights of the manufacturer" message around the edge of the label now starts with "EMI Records Ltd."
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Matrix / Runout (Runout variant 1 Side A): XEX 421-1N
- Matrix / Runout (Runout variant 1 Side B): XEX 421-2N
- Matrix / Runout (Runout variant 1 Side A): XEX 421-1N
- Matrix / Runout (Runout variant 1 Side B): XEX 422-2N
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PMC 1202 | The Beatles | Please Please Me (LP, Album, Mono, Gol) | Parlophone | PMC 1202 | UK | 1963 |
| PMCM.1202 | The Beatles | Please Please Me (LP, Album, Mono, RE) | Apple Records | PMCM.1202 | New Zealand | 1969 |
| CDP 7 46435 2 | The Beatles | Please Please Me (CD, Album, Mono, RE, SRC) | Parlophone | CDP 7 46435 2 | US | 1987 |
| 14C-26204219 | The Beatles | Please Please Me (Cass, Album) | EMI | 14C-26204219 | Greece | Unknown |
| 0946 3 82416 2 1 | The Beatles | Please Please Me (CD, Album, Mono, Enh, RE, RM) | Parlophone, Apple Records, Capitol Records | 0946 3 82416 2 1 | US | 2009 |
Tracklist Hide Credits
| A1 | I Saw Her Standing ThereWritten-By – McCartney-Lennon* |
| A2 | MiseryWritten-By – McCartney-Lennon* |
| A3 | Anna (Go To Him)Written-By – Alexander* |
| A4 | ChainsWritten-By – Goffin-King* |
| A5 | BoysWritten-By – Dixon*, Farrell* |
| A6 | Ask Me WhyWritten-By – McCartney-Lennon* |
| A7 | Please Please MeWritten-By – McCartney-Lennon* |
| B1 | Love Me DoWritten-By – McCartney-Lennon* |
| B2 | P.S. I Love YouWritten-By – McCartney-Lennon* |
| B3 | Baby It's YouWritten-By – Williams*, Bacharach*, David* |
| B4 | Do You Want To Know A SecretWritten-By – McCartney-Lennon* |
| B5 | A Taste Of HoneyWritten-By – Scott*, Marlow* |
| B6 | There's A PlaceWritten-By – McCartney-Lennon* |
| B7 | Twist And ShoutWritten-By – Russell*, Medley* |
Companies, etc.
- Record Company – EMI Records Ltd.
- Printed By – SIB-Tryck, Tumba
Credits
- Bass Guitar – Paul McCartney
- Drums – Ringo Starr
- Lead Guitar – George Harrison
- Liner Notes – Tony Barrow
- Photography By – Angus McBean
- Rhythm Guitar – John Lennon
Notes
'Made in Sweden'On Black & Silver One Box EMI Label
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Rights Society: n©b
- Other (Side A): (4EX 94)
- Other (Side B): (4EX 95)
- Matrix / Runout (Side A): PCS 3042 A YEX 94-2 MÅ
- Matrix / Runout (Side B): PCS 3042 B YEX 95-2 MÅ
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PMC 1202 | The Beatles | Please Please Me (LP, Album, Mono, Gol) | Parlophone | PMC 1202 | UK | 1963 |
| PMCM.1202 | The Beatles | Please Please Me (LP, Album, Mono, RE) | Apple Records | PMCM.1202 | New Zealand | 1969 |
| CDP 7 46435 2 | The Beatles | Please Please Me (CD, Album, Mono, RE, SRC) | Parlophone | CDP 7 46435 2 | US | 1987 |
| 14C-26204219 | The Beatles | Please Please Me (Cass, Album) | EMI | 14C-26204219 | Greece | Unknown |
| 0946 3 82416 2 1 | The Beatles | Please Please Me (CD, Album, Mono, Enh, RE, RM) | Parlophone, Apple Records, Capitol Records | 0946 3 82416 2 1 | US | 2009 |

