Beatles Rubber Soul UK 1965 1st Press -2/-2 *STEREO* LP
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Description
THE BEATLES - 'RUBBER SOUL'
This UK 1st STEREO pressing dates from the album's initial release in December 1965 and is on the black & yellow Parlophone label: PCS 3075
Both labels carry the 'Sold in UK..' text with 'The Gramophone Co..' worded rim texts.
The 'KT' purchase tax code is visible in the centre of the side 1 label.
Matrix numbers: YEX 178-2 & YEX 179-2
Stamper codes: 2/GL & 1/GT
Disc weight: 149g
Housed in a front laminated, tri-flipback 'Garrod & Lofthouse' printed stereo cover.
Complete with its original 'Use Emitex..' rice-paper lined inner-sleeve.
CONDITION
Disc
Labels: EXCELLENT
A clean & unworn pair with just a faint collection of spindle trails around each completely unworn centre hole.
Visual: VERY GOOD +
Both playing surfaces are clean & bright with just two of three non-feelable surface marks on side 1 but none at all on side 2 on strong daylight and no scratches. Closer examination directly beneath my unforgiving halogen desk lamp reveals just some harmless wispy inner-sleeve removal hairlines but no further blemishes or wear. Both sides of this well looked after early pressing lie 100% flat on the turntable when playing.
Play: VERY GOOD +
This copy has received a moderate amount of careful play and there is no significant deterioration to the sound quality overall or any major faults. The only audible wear of any significance detected during my play-check was some moderate background on 'Michelle'. However, the entire album is free from any clicks, pops or any other major audible distractions.
Cover: VERY GOOD +
A respectable firm & strong example which displays some light storage/handling wear but no major faults. The front panel is clean & unblemished with just a few faint wrinkles to the laminate and light storage rubbing. The corners are free from any heavy bumps or splits and both opening edges a clean & undamaged. The rear panel bears some aged fingermarks but has no writing or missing paper. All flipbacks are in place and both seams and the spine are smooth & unstressed.
Inner-sleeve: VERY GOOD +
Clean & crisp with light storage wrinkles but no writing, tears or seam splits.
- This item is located in and will be shipped from AUSTRIA. Priority signed for airmail postage to UK addresses will be 9 GBP**
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