Beatles, Rubber Soul * UK 1st PRESS STEREO * E J DAY SLEEVE * EXCELLENT *
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Description
For sale is a complete and original STEREO UK 1st pressing of The Beatles sixth studio album, Rubber Soul.
This copy comes with the extremely rare front side laminated Ernest J. Day & co flip-back sleeve with the 'loose thread' photograph on the front cover. The vinyl has the extremely rare 1st variant labels identified by times new roman font, and large STEREO with the 'O' placed after the end of 'Parlophone'. The album is complete with the original polythene lined die-cut Emitex 'protect your records' inner sleeve.
Serial number: PCS 3075
Matrix number: YEX 178 - 2 / YEX 179 - 2
Stamper codes: 1 RD / 2 RR
Tax Codes: KT
Vinyl Weight: 170g
Condition:
Vinyl: EXCELLENT +
Visually the vinyl is glossy and clean. Only a couple of very feint surface marks are present. The labels are without writing and have minimal spindle wear. EXCELLENT. The audio is fantastic! There are quiet lead-ins to both sides and it is silent in between tracks. There are no pops, skips or sticks. A fantastic listening experience. MINT-.
Sleeve: EXCELLENT +
The sleeve looks great. The front is bright, glossy and clean. The rear is very white and very clean. There is very subtle wear to the bottom flip-back. There is no sign of ring wear, fully readable spine without wear, top and bottom edge without wear, and corners with very mild wear.
Inner Sleeve: EXCELLENT +
The original inner sleeve is in fantastic condition. It is without staining and shows just mild signs of discolouration. Also included in the sale is an audiophile quality, anti-static inner sleeve to help protect and preserve the fantastic record.
This record will be sent via an insured courier in a padded vinyl mailer.
Please see my other listings. I am selling some rarities from my personal collection.
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