THE BEATLES RUBBER SOUL 1965 1ST PRESSING AWESOME

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Apr 28, 2004 Sold Date

Apr 21, 2004 Start Date

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THE BEATLES

RUBBER SOUL LP

1965 1ST PRESSING

ORIGINAL UK – MONO – MEGA RARE FIRST PRESS!!!

MINT CONDITION – AWESOME

VERSION NEVER RELEASED IN AMERICA

CATALOGUE: PMC 1267

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On offer here is a very rare and unique LP from THE BEATLES called ‘RUBBER SOUL’. An amazingly vibrant record and also the first Beatles album, to include all four as composers, and have no cover versions.
And the last time that The Beatles would release two albums of new material in one year! All songs on here are exceptional, as too is the most famous and recognised sleeve artwork in the world, a must for any fan!

However this record is even more special because it is a UK 1st Press and these are becoming incredibly rare these days, epically in sublime condition like this one. This UK version is how the BEATLES intended it and was never released in America and now no longer available! How rare is that! You simply won’t find another one anywhere else as they were only produced for a limited time in small numbers, they are so incredibly rare!

‘RUBBER SOUL’ 1st Pressing Identification:

- The standard yellow block writing Parlophone 1965 label.
- The "All rights of the manufacturer" message around the edge of the label now starts with "The Gramophone Co. Ltd."
- The label DOES have "Sold in the U.K..." statement.

The record has hardly ever been played and subsequently has that new look to it. There are a few tinny light surface marks as on all old LPs but these certainly don’t effect playing; these records are built to last! The record is pressed on thick quality black vinyl; this is a good example ! This has been well looked after. The sleeve is still in mint condition with no tears, scratches or even minor buffering marks on the edges like any old LP. This in a fantastic ultra rare piece of rock and roll memorabilia in stunning condition!!! The inner white paper sleeve is equally perfect and untouched for its age! Record collector grading A++, you wont be disappointed in the records miraculous condition, it really is ‘AS NEW’.

Anyone who has only previously heard these awesome tunes on CD is in for a real treat, as the vinyl version has so much more vibrant sound and richness that they lost in the digital conversion. You really can notice subtle differences in all the songs, it’s just incredible. This is how the BEATLES truly intended it! It really is a great looking LP and it’s truly impossible to find any copies of a first press, let alone one in such awesome condition! Just look at this astounding RARE BEATLES LP!!!!

LP DETAILS: The Beatles sixth official album release.
The first Beatles album, to include all four as composers, and have no cover versions. And the last time that The Beatles would release two albums of new material in one year.

The title came from an expression that black musicians were using to describe The Rolling Stones, which Paul then parodied from the original "Plastic Soul" to "Rubber Soul".

This album had advance orders of over half-a-million, eventually selling around 750,000 in the Britain. Global sales are estimated of over 3,000,000 units. Once again (of course) the American issue did not contain the full track listing, instead taking two tracks from the British "Help!" album, and leaving some off, which would appear on later releases.

It should also be noted that during the sessions for this album, on 4th November 1965, The Beatles recorded another track for the album (with 2 takes). It was an instrumental that was never returned to, nor remixed ... "12-Bar Original".

The cover was the first to NOT have The Beatles name on the front, and the cover photography is by Robert Freeman.

Track listing

1. Drive My Car
2. Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)
3. You Won't See Me
4. Nowhere Man
5. Think for Yourself
6. Word
7. Michelle
8. What Goes On
9. Girl
10. I'm Looking Through You
11. In My Life
12. Wait
13. If I Needed Someone
14. Run for Your Life

Make an early bid now and grab an astonishing price of musical history. A must for any BEATLES fan or collector!

Don’t miss out on this exceptionally rare and gorgeous 1st press magical LP!

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