BEATLES : RUBBER SOUL ( Mono ) PMC 1267

£ 32

$ 42

£ 32 Sold For

Sep 21, 2015 Sold Date

Sep 14, 2015 Start Date

£ 5 Start price

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Nice copy - great sleeve .Plays well . A plus quality - with scuffs but no deep scratches.

On 18-Sep-15 at 14:08:50 BST, seller added the following information:

The matrix numbers are XEX 580 1 and XEX 579 1

On 18-Sep-15 at 14:11:44 BST, seller added the following information:

First “Loud Cut” pressing. December 3, 1965. “Loud Cut” matrices: XEX 579-1 & XEX 580-1. When “Rubber Soul” was initially mixed it was slightly different to how we hear it today. These early mixes only ever appeared in mono and are distinguished by the matrix numbers XEX 579-1 / XEX 580-1 in the deadwax. It’s argued that these early presses were unbalanced with a muddy bass and with an edgy, aggressive vocal sound. Since these copies seemed to lack body the decision was made to halt production whilst the mother platess were re-cut. Black label with yellow logo and silver print. “The Gramophone Co. Ltd.” printed at the start perimeter print and “Sold in U.K. subject…” text. Tracing-paper-lined “Use Emitex” die-cut inner sleeve. With or without KT tax code on the label. “Loud Cut” copies can be found with both Times New Roman and Sans-serif label types, although Sans-serif is the more common and is likely to have continued production along with the Times New Roman issues.

Variation A. These are the early Sans-serif labels that tended to adorn