Beatles Rubber Soul UK 1969 Y&B Press -5/-5 *MONO* LP
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Description
THE BEATLES - 'RUBBER SOUL'
1965 UK *-5/-5* MONO PRESSING LP
Arguably the best sounding mono pressing of this title is this superb copy is on the final incarnation of the yellow & black Parlophone label: PMC 1267
Both labels omit the 'Sold in UK..' text but have 'Gramophone Co. Ltd..' rims.
There is no tax/price code is visible in the centre of either label.
Housed in a front laminated, tri-flipback 'Garrod & Lofthouse' printed cover.
Complete with its original red & white EMI advertising inner-sleeve.
Matrix numbers: XEX 579-5 & XEX 508-5
Stamper codes: 1/RL & 3/HA
Disc weight: 137g
CONDITION
Disc
Labels: EXCELLENT +
A superb set with just a few tiny spindle marks to each centre hole.
Visual: EXCELLENT +
Both surfaces of this immaculate copy retain all of their 'as new' deep-gloss shines with no clouding or dulling to any area. Careful inspection in strong daylight reveals a single 5mm insignificant faint surface mark but no other visual blemishes or wear. Close examination directly beneath my halogen desk lamp reveals just some superficial & harmless wispy paper hairlines on side 2 but again, no further marks or wear whatsoever on this barely played, well looked-after copy.
Play: EXCELLENT +
This was the final corrected mix of this LP to be mixed and is undoubtably the finest. From the silent side 1 run in and unworn introduction to 'Drive My Car' it is clear that this copy has been barely played. Everything plays clearly and with a warmth and depth missing from the earlier, more compressed cuts. My careful playcheck found no evidence of any groovewear or background noise on any track. Apart from 2 light ticks in the band between tracks 4 and 5 on side 2, I could find no other audible faults on this disc. You will not be disappointed with the sound or quality of this fabulous mix.
Cover
EXCELLENT -
A first class, heavy card example with a totally unworn, rich & glossy front laminate which has no spine/edge bends or even any 'thumbnails' to any area. There is a bump to the upper right corner and some minor bruising to the others but notears anywhere. There is also a hint of wear & a few small 'pushes' to the rear opening edge but little else to fault. The rear panel is clean & white with no marks, writing or missing paper and all flipbacks, both seams and the spine are unworn and undamaged.
Inner-sleeve
EXCELLENT
Clean & crisp with just an inevitable faint disc impression & a touch of light handling wrinkles but no other fault or wear.
Take a listen to 'Norwegian Wood', recorded directly from this copy on the player below:
- Strict & grading under strong daylight & directly beneath a halogen desk lamp to UK 'RECORD COLLECTOR' standards.
- I carefully play every record I sell on a $5,000 Rega P9 turntable at volume and list all visual and audible faults.
- All the photos in this listing have been taken by myself and are of the actual items for sale.
- All records are professionally & securely in custom-made record mailing boxes with the disc removed from the cover.
- Please take a look at my About Me page for more details.
All text & images © Bright Field Music 2009
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