TOP 1965 MONO BEATLES RUBBER SOUL Lennon McCartney
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CLEAN 1965 ~ MONOPHONIC ~ ORIGINAL COLLECTIBLE
The Beatles
Rubber Soul
\ USA - rainbow Capitol - ST - 2442 - MONOPHONIC
*CLEAN* 1965 MONO vinyl first pressing - just as released on December 6, 1965 in monophonic (the song mixes differ from the stereo issue and mono contains a bold punchy production = way different from the stereo)
"Rubber Soul" was a turning point in the Beatles progressions, and on into psychedelia that followed...
Contains the original 1965 Capitol inner sleeve with photos of (Beatles, and) Capitol artists Lp's.
The lyrics represented a quantum leap in terms of thoughtfulness, maturity, and complex ambiguities. Musically, too, it was a substantial leap forward, with intricate folk-rock arrangements that reflected the increasing influence of Dylan and the Byrds. The group and George Martin were also beginning to expand the conventional instrumental parameters of the rock group, using a sitar on "Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)," Greek-like guitar lines on "Michelle" and "Girl," fuzz bass on "Think for Yourself," and a piano made to sound like a harpsichord on the instrumental break of "In My Life." While John and Paul were beginning to carve separate songwriting identities at this point, the album is full of great tunes, from "Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)" and "Michelle" to "Girl," "You Won't See Me," "I'm Looking Through You," (a classic raver!) and "In My Life" (voted by the public as the best Beatles song - ever!). George Harrison was also developing into a fine songwriter with his two contributions, "Think for Yourself" and the Byrds-ish "If I Needed Someone." By the way, the mentioned above "I'm Looking Through You" features varied elements, and is peppered with nasty fuzz bass, exotic sitar, cartoonishly sped-up piano that sounds like harpsichord.
All in all, the album reveals a creative scope and willingness to experiment so revolutionary it can now only be termed "Beatlesque."
Characteristically, they achieved a new musical sophistication and a greater thematic depth without sacrificing any of their pop appeal status...Though some might argue that the Beatles' unprecedented evolution from British Invasion pin-ups to pop music visionaries began with BEATLES FOR SALE, RUBBER SOUL is without a doubt the first album to definitively put the Fab Four in the running for Greatest Band Ever.
- I've Just Seen a Face (2:07) Recorded: June 14, 1965 at Abbey Road, London, England
John Lennon - acoustic guitar
Paul McCartney - lead vocal, acoustic guitar
George Harrison - acoustic lead guitar
Ringo Starr - drums, maracas - Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown) (2:06) Recorded: October 12, 1965 at Abbey Road, London, England but remade October 21, 1965
John Lennon - lead vocal, capoed acoustic guitar
Paul McCartney - bass guitar, harmony vocal
George Harrison - sitar
Ringo Starr - tambourine - You Won't See Me (3:22) Recorded: November 11, 1965 at Abbey Road, London, England
John Lennon - tambourine, background vocal
Paul McCartney - lead vocal, bass guitar, piano
George Harrison - lead guitar, background vocal
Ringo Starr - drums
Mal Evans - Hammond organ - Think for Yourself (2:19) Recorded: November 8, 1965 at Abbey Road, London, England
John Lennon - tambourine, background vocal
Paul McCartney - fuzz bass, background vocal
George Harrison - lead vocal, lead guitar
Ringo Starr - drums, maracas - The Word (2:44) Recorded: November 10, 1965 at Abbey Road, London, England
John Lennon - lead vocal, rhythm guitar
Paul McCartney - lead vocal, bass guitar, piano
George Harrison - lead vocal, lead guitar
Ringo Starr - drums, maracas
George Martin - harmonium - Michelle (2:42) Recorded: November 3, 1965 at Abbey Road, London, England
John Lennon - acoustic guitar, background vocal
Paul McCartney - lead vocal, bass guitar
George Harrison - acoustic guitar, background vocal
Ringo Starr - drums - It's Only Love (1:59) Recorded: June 15, 1965 at Abbey Road, London, England
John Lennon - lead vocal, acoustic guitar, tambourine
Paul McCartney - bass guitar
George Harrison - lead guitar
Ringo Starr - drums - Girl (2:34) Recorded: November 11, 1965 at Abbey Road, London, England
John Lennon - lead vocal, acoustic guitar
Paul McCartney - bass guitar, background vocal
George Harrison - sitar, background vocal
Ringo Starr - drums - I'm Looking Through You (2:27) Recorded: October 24, 1965 at Abbey Road, London, England but remade November 6, 1965 and again November 10, 1965 with vocals overdubbed November 11, 1965
John Lennon - acoustic guitar, harmony vocal
Paul McCartney - double-tracked lead vocal, bass guitar
George Harrison - lead guitar, tambourine
Ringo Starr - drums, Hammond organ - In My Life (2:28) Recorded: October 18, 1965 at Abbey Road, London, England with the instrumental break overdubbed October 22, 1965
John Lennon - double-tracked lead vocal
Paul McCartney - bass guitar, harmony vocal
George Harrison - lead guitar
Ringo Starr - drums
George Martin - piano - Wait (2:17) Recorded: June 17, 1965 at Abbey Road, London, England with bits and pieces overdubbed on November 11, 1965
John Lennon - lead vocal, tambourine
Paul McCartney - lead vocal, bass guitar
George Harrison - lead guitar
Ringo Starr - drums - Run for Your Life (2:19) Recorded: October 12, 1965 at Abbey Road, London, England
John Lennon - lead vocal, acoustic guitar
Paul McCartney - bass guitar, background vocal
George Harrison - lead guitar, background vocal
Ringo Starr - drums
George Martin - tambourine
CONDITION: The cover is real nice = solid all around, M- the seams are all straight and solid. Not with wear = See the picture for this listing, with great (great!) collectible appearance.
The vinyl is all glossy, VG++ closer to"EX" (excellent) plays M- TOP level, a real nice copy !
A cool addition to anyone's music library!
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