Man at C&A is pretty sure it's the UK 45

I'm near 100% convinced the source is a needledrop and am pretty sure it's the UK 45. How else is it even possible to get that sound? I've thought this since the first listen and nothing has convinced me otherwise.

My She Loves You 45 looks barely played, even the Parlophone sleeve is in clean and excellent condition, but it does have a bit of inner groove distortion and sounds incredibly similar to the new remix. If people aren't familiar with the sound of the UK 45 they're in no position to comment. If they are, the sonic similarity is obvious.

I believe you. Is the SLY US 45 pressing the same? I have neither.

I've never heard the US 45. The UK one is one of the biggest selling singles ever here so it's very common, but almost always trashed or worn out. It has to be one of the most loved and most played singles ever too.