BEATLES RUBBER SOUL 2ND UK PRS MONO TOP AUDIO KT STAMP

	£		51
	$		68

BEATLES ''RUBBER SOUL'' 2ND UK PRESSING (MONO) PMC 1267 AWESOME TOP AUDIO THROUGHOUT!!! ORIGINAL SUPERB EX PLUS FLIP BACK GARROD & LOFTHOUSE COVER TRY TO FIND ANOTHER LIKE THIS SUPERB ORIGINAL!!!!  

The Matrix

''XEX 579-4'' ''XEX 580-4''

The mother Stampers

side 1. ''1 7'' ''GGA'' side 2. ''4 8'' ''AAO''

I have been a collector of vinyl for more than 30 years, with a collection of over 2,000 albums, the time has come to part with some of the collection. Over the coming months I will be listing some of the albums I have decided to part with here on ebay as well as on my bluesvinyl4u website, while the majority of my albums are blues related from all eras, there will be a mixed bag to chose from.

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Rubber Soul is the sixth album by The Beatles, first released in December 1965. Produced by George Martin, the album was recorded in just over four weeks to make the Christmas market. It was a major artistic achievement for the band, attaining widespread critical and commercial success, with reviewers taking note of The Beatles' developing musical vision. In 2003, the album was ranked number 5 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time

Musically, the Beatles broadened their sound, most notably with influences drawn from the contemporary folk-rock of the Byrds and Bob Dylan. The album also saw the Beatles broadening rock n' roll's instrumental resources, most notably on "Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)". This track is generally credited as being the first pop recording to use the sitar, an exotic Indian stringed instrument, and "Norwegian Wood" sparked a musical craze for the sound of the novel instrument in the mid-Sixties. The song is now acknowledged as one of the cornerstones of what is now usually called "world music" and it was a major landmark in the trend towards incorporating non-Western musical influences into Western popular music. Harrison had recently been introduced to Indian classical music and the sitar by David Crosby of the Byrds. He soon became fanatically interested in the genre and began taking sitar lessons from renowned Indian sitar virtuoso Ravi Shankar

Recording innovations were also made during the recording of the album — for instance, the keyboard solo in "In My Life" sounds like a harpsichord, but was actually played on a piano. George Martin found he could not match the tempo of the song while playing in this baroque style, so he tried recording with the tape running at half-speed. When played back at normal speed during the mixdown, the sped-up sound gave the illusion of a harpsichord. Other production innovations included the use of electronic sound processing on many instruments, notably the heavily compressed and equalised piano sound on Lennon's "The Word"; this distinctive effect soon became extremely popular in the genre of psychedelic music.

Lyrically, the album was a major progression. Though a smattering of earlier Beatles songs had expressed romantic doubt and negativity, the songs on Rubber Soul represented a pronounced development in sophistication, thoughtfulness, and ambiguity. In particular, the relationships between the sexes moved from simpler boy-girl love songs to more nuanced, even negative portrayals. "Norwegian Wood", one of the most famous examples and often cited as the Beatles' first conscious assimilation of the lyrical innovations of Bob Dylan, sketches a poetically ambiguous extra-marital affair between the singer and a mysterious girl. "Drive My Car" serves as a satirical piece of reverse sexism. Songs like "I'm Looking Through You", "You Won't See Me", and "Girl" express more emotionally complex, even bitter and downbeat portrayals of romance, and "Nowhere Man" was the first Beatles song to move beyond a romantic subject.

After completing the album and the accompanying single "We Can Work It Out" and "Day Tripper", the Beatles were exhausted from years of virtually non-stop recording, touring, and film work. They subsequently took a three-month break during the first part of 1966, and used this down time exploring new directions that would colour their subsequent musical work. These became immediately apparent in the next album, Revolver.

Until very late in their career, the "primary" version of the Beatles' albums was always the monophonic mix. According to Beatles historian Mark Lewisohn, the group, producer George Martin, and the Abbey Road engineers devoted most of their time and attention to the mono mixdowns, and the band were usually all present throughout these sessions and actively participated in them. Even with their landmark Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band LP, the stereo mixdowns were considered less important than the mono version and were completed in far less time than the mono mixdown.

While the stereo version of the original release of Rubber Soul was similar to that of their earliest albums, featuring mainly vocals on the right channel and instruments on the left, it was not produced in the same manner. The early albums were recorded on twin-track tape, and they were intended only for production of monaural records, so they kept vocals and instruments separated allowing the two parts to later be mixed in proper proportion. By this time, however, the Beatles were recording on four-track tape, which allowed a stereo master to be produced with vocals in the center and instruments on both sides, as evidenced in their prior albums Beatles for Sale and Help!. But Martin was looking for a way to easily produce a stereo album which sounded good on a monaural record player. In what he admits was some experimentation, he mixed down the four-track master tape to stereo with vocals on the right, instruments on the left, and nothing in the middle.

The vinyl,

This is the original thicker heavier and deeper grooved vinyl and more robust than later pressings. On initial visual inspection this vinyl's playing surface  looks   SUPERB retaining its original very glossy sheen from new and lies perfectly flat on the turntable.

 On inspection of the vinyl in strong light I can see just a few surface marks\scratches only but no deep nasty needle scratches that would cause and loud clicks or pops and skips or jumps.

The Audio Quality

I have played the vinyl a few times before listing to make sure that I have accurately described the quality as I heard it.

The 1st thing to note is that as soon as the needle hits the playing surface is is evident that there is hardly any surface noise even during the run offs or in between tracks which indicates to me that the vinyl has not been played with a damaged needle or indeed overplayed. The audio is indeed very vibrant and very clear throughout. In the odd place I could hear the odd static crackle\ticks but only in very few places only and nothing too detrimental to the overall audio experience in my opinion.

 Importantly!, (no) signs of grooveware or distortion or that this has been overplayed!!! (no) major annoying clicks or pops that i heard at all!!!crystal clear and vibrant throughout with very very minimal interference indeed!!  These early originals are becoming extremely difficult to find like this. Extremely playable and sought after!!!

Audio Summary

Please allow for some very light static  perhaps in quiet places and perhaps the odd isolated clicks in very few places.Remember this is 42 years old! There were (no) signs of any grooveware or that this vinyl has been overplayed in any way at all. I have played this through track for track and it is my opinion that this audio is absolutely superb for an original 42 year old vinyl!!!!! superbe and awesome original MONO pressing very sought after and collectable. Audio must be at least excellent in my opinion.

The Labels

These feature the (YELLOW AND BLACK) Parlophone labels (only early press) (see photo) Please note! spidering can be seen in strong light. This has been played but lovingly looked after and this has definitely not been overplayed at all in my opinion, due to the awesome audio that this produces!! sold in the UK ......'' is featured across the labels (only 1st press) and ''The Gramophone Co........'' around the rim (only 1st press There is little if (no) spindle ware the hole is perfectly round!!!!!K.T tax code is stamped on side 2. (only early press)!!! ''made in gt Britain'' is featured (UK press)!!

The Cover

This is the original  GARROD & LOFTHOUSE fully laminated  flipback  cover in really superb condition ,                           NOTE! SO RARE TO EVER FIND THESE COVERS IN THIS CONDITION Amazingly with (no) real storage ware to the corners at all to mention!  No real main nasty creasing  on the front\laminate (just light half moon type creases only,very few)  and just a slight crease at the rear bottom corner that I can point out. It is important to note that the rear is exceptionally clean for 45 years old! This has been well looked after   Normally seen very grubby  (see photos) These originals are extremely hard to find like this!!!  with (no) horrible names or writing, superb!!! The spine is superb indeed with clear writing ''Rubber Soul -The Beatles'' on the spine!!! This cover is strong and straight as it should be and so rare to find like this!!!! A superb example!!! Must be ex plus!!!

The Record Sleeve

This is the original EMITEX advertising sleeve with 'IMPORTANT 'that was originally issued with this pressing in superb condition (see photos) there is a very small split beginning to form at the sides! Please note the vinyl is now stored separately from the sleeve!!! This is nice and clean and straight and original!!!!!

PLEASE DO NOT UNDER ESTIMATE THE RARITY OF THESE ORIGINAL EARLY PRESSINGS!!! THEY ARE BECOMING SO HARD TO FIND ESPECIALLY IN THIS CONDITION AND THIS ORIGINAL AWESOME COVER!

THIS ALBUM WILL BE SENT IN A LARGE BOX WITH CARDBOARD STIFFENERS THE VINYL AND COVER WILL BE INSERTED SEPARATELY IN POLY SLEEVES AND WRAPPED WITH PLENTY OF BUBBLEWRAP FOR ADDED PROTECTION.

I have tried to give an honest assessment of the item listed. I have played the item track by track and again given my honest view on the audio quality. The photos I have taken are intended to give you the clearest impression of the visual quality. Please note, photos are the actual item for sale.

Please do not hesitate to email me with any questions regarding the album or details regarding the listing.

Shipping 

USA \ Canada \ Japan \ Australia - 11.76 GBP Including International Signed For Delivery With Insurance & Tracking

EUROPE - 8.76 GBP Including International Signed For Delivery With Insurance & Tracking

UK 3.90 GBP Sent by Recorded Delivery

All items are covered by insurance up to a value of £36.00 for loss or damage in transit. Higher value insurance can be arranged for an additional charge.Some countries however have a maximum value for insurance purposes.  Items will be dispatched by Royal Mail signed for 1st class delivery. normally the next working day on receipt of cleared funds. Tracking details are will be e-mailed to the winning bidder after dispatch.

I offer a postage discount for multiple purchases, but buyers must pay for the items as they are won.  

New ebayers with low, poor or no real history, please contact me before bidding otherwise bids will be cancelled

I WILL BE LISTING MORE BLUES RELATED ALBUMS ON THIS SITE OVER THE COMING WEEKS PLEASE BOOKMARK ME

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Please view my other rare  Blues And Blues Related 1st UK pressings

Listed Now On Ebay at wwwbluesvinyl4ucom

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