Beatles Rubber Soul UK 1965 1st Press -2 *STEREO* LP NM
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Description
THE BEATLES - 'RUBBER SOUL'
This NEAR MINT UK 1st STEREO pressing dates from the album's initial release in December 1965 and is on the yellow & black Parlophone label: PMC 1267
Both labels carry the 'Sold in UK..' text & 'The Gramophone Co. Ltd..' worded rims.
The 'KT' purchase tax code is visible around the centre of the side 1 label.
Matrix numbers: YEX 178-2 & YEX 179-2
Stamper codes: 1/P & 2/O
Vinyl weight: 147g
Housed in a front laminated, tri-flipback 'Garrod & Lofthouse' printed stereo cover.
Complete with its 'Use Emitex..' rice-paper lined inner-sleeve.
CONDITION
Disc
Labels: NEAR MINT
An immaculate set with nothing more than two or three tiny spindle marks around the side 2 centre hole only.
Visual: NEAR MINT
Pristine, unmarked, deep-gloss surfaces with no trace of any surface marks or wear in strong daylight. Even close examination directly beneath my unforgiving halogen desk lamp fails to reveal anything more than a few barely visible inner-sleeve removal marks but no further blemishes or wear of any kind.
Play: NEAR MINT
This wonderful warm and clean sounding copy has clearly received just one or two plays at most on good equipment as my careful play-check at volume found no evidence whatsoever of any groove/play wear on any song. Even the most exposed areas such a the introduction of 'Drive My Car' and the more delicate passages and songs such as 'Michelle' all play flawlessly and without any background noise or interference. Needless to say that there are no clicks, pops, jumps or any other such distraction on this great sounding copy which will not disappoint.
Cover
EXCELLENT
A very clean & strong cover from thick card stock which bears just minor storagewear, but no major faults throughout. The richly coloured front panel is clean & glossy with just two faint 'thumbnails' towards the front opening edge but no other significant signs of wear. There is slight bruising to the corners but no signs of wear to either opening edge. The rear panel is overall clean & white with some faint foxing towards the upper part but no writing or missing paper. All flipbacks are fully intact and the seams and spine are smooth, unstressed and unworn.
Inner-sleeve
EXCELLENT
Clean & crisp with some minor storage wrinkling but no writing, seam splits or tears anywhere.
**PLEASE NOTE: This item is located in and will be shipped from AUSTRIA. 1st class international postage to UK addresses will be 7 GBP**
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