Beatles - Rubber Soul UK 1967 *MONO* Press EX+ Parlophone LP
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Description
THE BEATLES - 'RUBBER SOUL'
Arguably the best sounding mono pressing of this LP is the -5/-5 cut which is present on this 1967 pressing of PMC 1267
Both standard yellow & black Parlophone labels include the 'Sold in UK....' text & 'The Gramophone Co. Ltd...' worded rims.
The 'KT' purchase tax code is visible in the centre of the side 1 label.
Matrix numbers: XEX 579-5 & XEX 580-5
Stamper codes: 3/HA & 4/PL
Vinyl weight: 148g
Housed within a front laminated, tri-flipback 'Garrod & Lofthouse' printed mono cover.
Complete with its original black & white EMI advertising inner-sleeve.
CONDITION
Disc
Labels: EXCELLENT +
A clean & bright pair with some light, well aimed spindle trails - mostly located around the side 2 centre hole.
Visual: EXCELLENT
Both playing surfaces are extremely clean & retain all of their deep-gloss shine. There are two light, non-feelable hairlines on side 1 & some faint inner-sleeve removal marks on 2, but nothing which affects sound or play. Close inspection directly beneath my powerful halogen desk lamp reveals little more than a small number of wispy paper hairlines but no further significant blemishes or wear.
Sound Quality: NEAR MINT
This exquisite sounding copy has received some careful attention from high-end equipment and the quality of the final mono '-5' cutting shines through on every track. There is no trace of any groove/playwear distortion and my single careful play-check at volume detected no ticks, clicks or any other audible distractions whatsoever. I guarantee that the sound quality of this copy will not disappoint.
Cover: EXCELLENT
An extremely clean & strong example which retains its high-gloss finish bearing just two or three light 'thumbnails' towards the front opening edge and few small spine bends. All corners are sharp and unbumped and there is just a trace of wear to the front opening edge only. The easily blemished rear panel is pristine white and totally unblemished. The small mark on the upper flipback is actually beneath the laminate - the flipbacks themselves are fully intact and unworn.
Both seams & the fully laminated/worded spine are smooth, unstressed and undamaged.
Inner-sleeve: EXCELLENT -
Flat and unworn with just some toning along one edge and a small water spot, but no writing, seam splits or tears.
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