Beatles - Rubber Soul UK 1965 Mono *FACTORY SAMPLE* LP
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THE BEATLES - 'RUBBER SOUL'
1965 UK 2nd MONO PRESSING LP
**MISPRESSED FACTORY SAMPLE**
This rare copy of a UK 2nd mono pressing is on the UK black & yellow Parlophone label: PMC 1267
Both sides of this copy carry identical side 2 labels.
Side 1 also carries a genuine pointed-ended 'Factory Sample' sticker.
Both labels include the 'Sold in UK..' text & 'Gramophone Co..' rims.
There is no tax/price code is visible on the either label.
Housed in a front laminated, tri-flipback 'Garrod & Lofthouse' printed mono cover.
Complete with its original 'Use Emitex' rice-paper lined inner-sleeve.
Matrix numbers: XEX 579-5 & XEX 580-5
Stamper numbers: 1/RR & 2/RG
Labels: Side 1 VERY GOOD Side 2 EXCELLENT MINUS
Visual: GOOD
Both surfaces display numerous scuff and light scratches, although none are deep or 'feelable' under the fingertips.
Many light, wispy sleeve removal/paper hairlines are visiblen directly under a halogen desk lamp.
Both sides lies 100% flat both sides on the turntable with no dishing or warping.
Audio: GOOD
Played many times but without any significant groovewear to any track.
There is a single jump on 'Drive My Car' and some occaisional light click between tracks including a few heavier ones on 'I'm Looking Through You'.
Cover: VERY GOOD
General/moderate handling & storage wear with no major faults to front or rear panels.
The front displays some general light creasing and wear & rubbing to the corners & opening edges.
The rear panel is clean with no major marks or discolouration. There is a small rub to the lower edge but all flipbacks & the spine clean & undamaged.
All discs are carefully play graded in their entirety on a Rega P9 deck with an Ortofon Kontrapunkt 'A' cartridge.
All records are 100% guaranteed. Full refunds given if you are not satisfied
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Surface - on request.
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