The Beatles: Rubber Soul LP UK 1st press **NEAR MINT**
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Description
This is a rare example of a 1st press UK release of The Beatles Rubber Soul LP in near mint condition (PMC 1267). Albums issued in the United Kingdom generally had two additional songs, as well as some of the titles were different. This UK version had fourteen songs, whereas the US version had twelve. Additionally, this version of the album contained the songs "Drive My Car, Nowhere Man, What Goes On, and If I Needed Someone that were not on the US version. This rare issue known as a “Loud Cut “ pressing- side 1 having the runout matrix XEX 579 -1 , side 2 having matrix XEX 580-1
The Garrod & Lofthouse Ltd. cover is the original, first issue, MONO sleeve in near mint condition. There is only very minor wear to the corners and top edge and there is a nice wide spine with and the printed wording “Rubber Soul – The Beatles” clearly readable.
The back cover is in clean near mint condition with no fading, discolouration or tears.
The original heavy vinyl LP is in near mint condition but does have a few slight needle marks which should not affect the playing of the record . The Matrix numbers are XEX 579 – 1 and XEX 589-1 which were only on the very early first pressings of the record.
The original yellow and black PARLOPHONE labels are in excellent clean condition with only slight spindle marks when viewed under a bright light. Both labels clearly show the words “Sold in the U.K.” and “Made in Gt. Britain.” (P)1965 text and “Gramophone .co.ltd ....etc “ rim text - also embossed “K T” tax code around spindle hole.
The tracing-paper-lined “Use Emitex” die-cut inner sleeve is in near mint condition and includes no tears, slight discolouration to the opening edge only a very feint outline of the record imprint.
This is a rare first press complete LP in near mint condition.
The item you see in the photo description is the item for sale.
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