The Beatles/Vee-Jay Records 11-Inch Metal Plates Used in Production of "Love Me Do" and "Do You Want to Know a Secret" Singles...

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The Beatles/Vee-Jay Records 11-Inch Metal Plates Used in Production of "Love Me Do" and "Do You Want to Know a Secret" Singles. Held in two Audio Matrix Inc. white cardboard sleeves, these two 11" Metal Mothers were the original metal plates used to produce two Vee-Jay singles featuring the Beatles: "Love Me Do"/"PS I Love You" (9008) and "Do You Want to Know a Secret"/"Thank You Girl" (587). (Both were released in the spring of 1964 in America.)

Both contain photocopies of letters from A.M. Zetland (denoting the chain of ownership of these plates prior to him owning them) and Neil Aspinall (denoting that Apple Corps does not claim ownership of these). Exhibiting wear due to previous usage. Comes with a COA from Heritage Auctions.

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