Rubber Soul by Beatles (Record, 1970s)
  $   59

 


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May 25, 2026 Sold Date
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Description

Record Overview

• Album Title: Rubber Soul

• Artist: The Beatles

• Label: Apple Records / Toshiba Musical Industries

• Catalog Number: AP-8156

• Country of Release: Japan

• Release Date: Likely early 1970s (Apple label with green “Beatles Forever” obi)

• Series: The Beatles Forever series

• Format: Stereo, single LP

• Price on Obi: ¥2,200


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Matrix Information

• Side 1 Matrix: YEX-178-Z

• Side 2 Matrix: YEX-179-2S


These matrix numbers align with the UK stereo mastering, which the Japanese Toshiba pressings were known for using. The suffixes like “Z” and “2S” likely indicate pressing variations within the Toshiba system.


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Packaging and Features

• Cover: Full-color laminated front and back

• Obi Strip: Present – green with “The Beatles Forever” branding, Apple logo, and Japanese title

• Insert: Lyric sheet in English and Japanese (seen in photo)

• Label: Apple Records, standard Japanese design

• Sleeve Condition: VG+ – minimal edge wear, visible obi strip and intact artwork

• Vinyl Condition: VG+ to EX – clean and glossy, with very few signs of wear


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Sound Quality Note


Toshiba pressings of Beatles albums are renowned among collectors for their clarity and audiophile mastering. This stereo version of Rubber Soul features the UK stereo mix, which is notably different from the American Capitol release.

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