BEATLES-RUBBER SOUL-1965 1ST UK PRESS LOUD CUT MTX-1 -1

	£		100
	$		133

THE BEATLES - 'RUBBER SOUL' (LOUD CUT)

MATRIX XEX 579-1 XEX 580-1

**** ORIGINAL UK 1965 PARLOPHONE PMC 1267 (Mono)(YELLOW/BLACK) 1st PRESSING ****

***** Vinyl & both Sleeves are all still in EXCEPTIONAL & SUPERB condition!!! ***** 

 ***** Virtually Silent Run-ins and inbetween Tracks *****

***** Hard to Beat on the Audio Performance Playback *****

1965 Mono 1st Press - Check list regarding this LP

This LP has : 1. First Pressing 1965 MONO Yellow Block 'PARLOPHONE' Written Text

2. The 'ALL RIGHTS OF THE MANUFACTURER' Message around the perimeter edge of label that Starts with ''THE GRAMOPHONE CO.LTD. ----'' on both sides of LP

3. The Labels do have 'SOLD IN THE UK....' Statement underneath 'PARLOPHONE' 

4. Has KT (Tax Code) in the middle of label by spindle hole on side 1  

6. The 1st UK Press Matrix -1 -1 

7. Original 1st Press Garrod & Lofthouse Ltd & 'Patents Pending'Triple-Flipback cover Sleeve 

 A Rare Original Parlophone 1964 UK 14-Track Mono Vinyl LP Album which ranges from Excellent to EX+ Condition with Incredibly Heavy Thick Vinyl in this Amazing and Unbelievable condition for 47 years of age -  This Vinyl copy has all the Correct 1ST PRESS Mono features as listed above with the -1 -1 Matrix endings - In the Original Made Garrod & Lofthouse Ltd. 'Patents pending' Laminated Triple flipback Picture Sleeve Cover and the Original Record company White rice paper style inner Sleeve - Cover & Sleeve both are in exceptional clean and virtually Unblemished intact condition and again all in excellent to near Mint and near perfect condition!!! - Just so scarce and probably near impossible these days to find a 1st press of this RARE Iconic Beatles sleeve that usually is torn,split,written on, worn and grubby looking - Your probably thinking will I ever find that elusive 1st copy where the Cover sleeve is in half decent order and the Rare 1st issue Vinyl where the surfaces still look Respectable and not played into the Ground!!! - Well You Have NOW!!!

All parts of this Original Album are Outstanding and Superb - Looks well looked after and hardly touched and not overplayed - You will not be Disappointed!!! - So now here is your chance to own an early 1st Pressing of one of the Rarest pieces of Beatles History!!!

    Matrix Stampers Nos: Side 1: XEX 579 - 1  Mother Stampers:  2  L H

                                         Side 2: XEX 580 - 1  Mother Stampers:  3  L L 

ARTIST: THE BEATLES

TITLE:  RUBBER SOUL

YEAR: 1965

CAT NO: PMC 1267

LABEL & COLOUR: PARLOPHONE 'YELLOW & BLACK'

COUNTRY: UK

MATRIX Nos: 1st PRESSING (-1 & -1)  

All of my records That I'm selling are from my own personel collection that I have collected and cherished for over 40 years and which have been generally kept and looked after to the highest standard.

Vinyl Condition: EX Visually the vinyl is in excellent Condition - This 1st Press Vinyl at least has not been played to destruction like most - Has been carefully played a minimal amount of times over the early years but shows nothing but only light use over the last 46 years with NO needle mark scratches or any other bad marks that I can visually see or detect on close inspection that will affect the Audio Playback - When examined on closer examination under a strong light it reveals nothing more than a few mild light hairlines across surfaces and some usual insignificant disc inner sleeve removal feint wispy light lines here and there that absolutely dosen't affect the virtually near perfect audio playback (this doesn't in anyway detract from the overall excellent condition on both sides) - The vinyl still retains all its original jet black shiny gloss mirror like sheen and lustre - It would be very hard these days to find a better vinyl copy of this 1st Mono Pressing Record that plays without any problems! - it's a Superb Example!!!  

Please Note: This record has been stored away and not touched or cleaned for most of it's 46 years it would obviously benefit from a proffessional clean  before play as to reduce further any light static crackle that is still present

AUDIO PLAYBACK ASSESSMENT:  - SUPERB UNINTERRUPTED CRYSTAL CLEAR CLARITY AND POWER ON AUDIO PLAYBACK END TO END - Audio is Graded as EX to Near Mint  - This vinyl visually looks like its not been played that much and appears to have very few light and minor blemishes across the vinyl surfaces and shows NO heavy marks or scratches still looks a great example - There are No major Clicks,pops,skips,jumps or repeats and shows No other annoying  audio noise distortions during playback If I'm going to be Ultra Critical whilst listening through the playback you may get occasionally when the very quiet tracks begin to play or on the start of run ins and inbetween tracks and the very quieter elements of audio playback or if at all  you may get some very light static crackle for a second or two and then it just fades away but absolutely nothing of any consequence on this 46 year old Classic  that will spoil your overall enjoyment of this exceptional Iconic Classic Album - Overall  its just a Fantastic listening Experience that comes from this near Perfect Dynanmic Mono Audio performance!!! 

Labels Condition: EX  The labels being the Original Parlophone Yellow & Black labels that are still in a very clean and virtually unmarked condition being a strong excellent with very little wear around the spindle hole - Under a bright Halogen light it shows some faint spider trail traces near the spindle hole and (only noticable under Bright light) is certainly evident that when it was ever occasionally played it was well cared for and looked after and hasn't been overplayed in its 46 year life span 

Cover Condition: EX+ An Original Front Laminated Tri-fold Colour Cover - This very Clean Intact Cover is still in exceptional condition and a fantastic example of a well preserved looking cover on the Front and Back of sleeve -Showing all its original Bold and Vibrant colours and shape with virtually NO storage wear - That's totally intact with Superb straight edges and unworn opening edge with good pointed corners - The cover looks to be virtually Unmarked - Flat crisp clean and unblemished with all triple folds laying flat and secure like New - If I look very closely there are some mild and very light storage corner wear rubs and some light mild laminate surface creases mainly across the corners and edges (really not that noticable) just light laminate surface marks and creases that have appeared  over nearly 50 years here and there and that's it! and I do mean light! it's not that noticable (this doesn't in anyway detract from the overall exceptional  condition of cover) - Its one of the best  ones I have seen over the years that's not falling apart that hasn't  been torn/split or written all over in Ink - It would be extremely difficult to find and improve on this 1st Press cover!!! 

Spine Condition: EX+ The Laminated Pinched Spine is still very intact clean and undamaged and is near perfect only showing two very small very light laminate creases across the spine with a little light mild storage rub wear on the very end tips of the pinched spine(all light blemishes that are not that noticable)all written text still showing to be bold clear legible and perfectly worded like 'New' as it was printed!!!  

Inner Sleeve: EX+ The original white record company rice paper style sleeve is immaculate and looks Suberb in an original clean intact condition and shows no evidence of any real handling wear over it's lifetime - Absolutely NO Tears,Splits,Ink Writting,Stickers or other Blemishes with virtually no ageing discolour to be seen across the sleeve

 The overall Brilliant Pristine condition of this Album is mainly due to the superb dry storage conditions and thick plastic cover protection on this LP Record over it's Lifetime!!!

Thanks for Looking and Happy Bidding!!!

I'm currently sorting through some of my other Rarer vinyl records that have been played only a few times which are mainly UK 1st  PRESSINGS - Which are all in Excellent to Mint Condition - Mainly due to Covers/Vinyl have been kept in plastic covers and Stored in a Cupboard for all of their Life Span and this is one of them

Track List:

1. Drive My Car
2. Norwegian Wood
3. You Won't See Me
4. Nowhere Man
5. Think For Yourself
6. The Word
7. Michelle
8. What Goes On
9. Girl
10. I'm Looking Through You
11. In My Life
12. Wait
13. If I Needed Someone
14. Run For Your Life

I will Grade LP to RECORD COLLECTORS 'RARE RECORDS' UK Grading system guide

This will give any interested bidders a good indication of the quality and overall  standard of my LPs 

Record Collector's Grading System:

MINT: The Record is in Brand New Condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The Cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet,booklet or poster are in Perfect condition. Records advertised as Sealed or Unplayed should be MINT.  

EXCELLENT: The Record shows some signs of having been played,but there is very little lessing in sound quality. The Cover and packaging might have slight wear and/or Creasing.

VERY GOOD: The Record has obviously been played many times,but displays no major deterioration in sound quality,despite noticable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the Cover or extra items, without any major defects is acceptable.

        If there are any questions you would like to ask that I may not have covered Please email

YOU CAN BID WITH CONFIDENCE - I PROVIDE A SERVICE THAT YOU CAN TRUST - I OFFER QUALITY VINYL FOR SALE THAT IS ASSURED - ALL MY SOLD ITEMS HAVE 100% POSITIVE FEEDBACK FROM VERY HAPPY CUSTOMERS - I OFFER VERY FAST NEXT DAY POSTAL DESPATCH AFTER AUCTION ENDS AND AFTER RECEIPT OF PAYPAL PAYMENT - WITH PROMPT EMAIL COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE WINNING BIDDER AT ALL TIMES

Album Covers will be separated from vinyl in there inner sleeves and will be Protected in new high quality Polylined inner sleeves and thick Plastic Covers over the Album Cover - Bubble Wrapped - Packed Securely in the Highest  Quality Cardboard Record Box Mailers - With Fragile/Handle With Care Labels Stuck on to Help Prevent Any Damage - I Have Never Had Any Buyers Complain of Damage to any of my Records on Arrival so far - This can be proven on any of my Record Sales to date at any time by checking my 100% Positive Feedback!!! 

Postal Charges (Buyers Guide) - Next Day Despatch after Auction ends after Receipt of Paypal Payment

I Will Still Endeavour to keep my Postal Charges for all Buyers down to the Bare Minium 

My Postal Charges for the U K, Europe and Rest of World (USA, Australia, Japan etc) are one of the Cheapest on Ebay for despatch of Vinyl LPs - Ensuring that all LP's are Packed to the very highest Standards in the Best Quality Toughened Cardboard Boxes that Exsist and always arrive to destination in one piece. (I don't use these flimsy thin cardboard mailers that generally arrive falling apart)  I will always obtain proof of posting but cannot be held responsible for any postal systems around the world that may go and lose any of the parcels. However, I will always aim to resolve any problems to the satisfaction of all parties. I do not believe in taking Liberties with postal Charges for any potential buyers as some Sellers seem to do (See Below for New Price Guide).  

POSTAGE: UK Royal Mail 1st Class £2.99 (Double LP's £3.50) / EUROPE £3.99 / REST OF WORLD £6.49 

ADDITIONAL LP's: UK £1.50 / EUROPE £2.00 / REST OF WORLD £3.00 

UK BUYERS PLEASE  NOTE: IF THE FINAL WINNING BID FROM A BUYER ON A RARER LP RECORD EXCEEDS £41 THEN AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE FOR RECORDED DELIVERY SIGNED FOR PACKAGE OF £1.00 WILL BE ADDED TO PAYMENT INVOICE - I WILL ALWAYS OBTAIN PROOF OF POSTING BUT I CAN'T BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR POSTAL LOSS  OR DAMAGE OF PACKAGE DURING TRANSIT.

INTERNATIONAL/OVERSEAS BUYERS PLEASE NOTE: IF THE FINAL WINNING BID FROM A BUYER ON A RARER LP RECORD EXCEEDS £41 THEN AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE FOR 'INTERNATIONAL SIGNED FOR PACKAGE' DELIVERY OF £4.25 WILL BE ADDED TO PAYMENT INVOICE -  I WILL ALWAYS OBTAIN PROOF OF POSTING BUT I CAN'T BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY POSTAL SYSTEMS AROUND THE WORLD FOR POSTAL LOSS OR DAMAGE OF PACKAGE DURING TRANSIT   

UK

1st Class Royal Mail Delivery Cost to Buyers

EUROPE

1st Class Airmail

REST OF WORLD

1st Class Airmail  USA,Australia, Japan,etc

1 x LP

£2.99

1 x LP

£3.99

1 x LP

£6.49

2 x LP

£3.50

2 x LP

£5.99

2 x LP

£9.49