THE BEATLES - RUBBER SOUL 1st UK Press STEREO -2/-2 CLEAN VG+/VG+ LP RARE

$

100

THE BEATLES - RUBBER SOUL

Parlophone PCS 3075

Gramophone Rix Text

Sold In U.K. Text

Matrix Numbers:

1: YEX 178-2 Mother/Stampers: 1RD

2: YEX 179-2 Mother/Stampers: 3RR

WOW!! For sale is a 1st UK pressing of The Beatles absolutely incredible album Rubber Soul in much rarer Stereo!!

As a diehard Beatlemaniac, I will always state that these original UK pressings are the best way to experience The Beatles.

Pressed on thick vinyl with deep grooves and higher quality using the original masters, you will never get closer to hearing the music the way the band intended!

The US version of Rubber Soul has a different track list which I consider sacrilege. These 1st pressings are very hard to find especially in decent shape and especially in Stereo!! Mono was still king in 1965-66 and far fewer Stereo copies were pressed.

This is a great listening copy and nice enough for the collection.

Sleeve: VG+

Very nice sleeve with no major creases or unwanted writing. A few thumbnail creases/laminate wrinkles but nothing serious.

Disc: VG+

Retains its original glossy sheen. No major deep feelable scratches or scuffs. Light hairlines and marks only. These UK copies were pressed on thick vinyl with deep grooves so they sound even better than they look. A play check may be requested but I wouldn’t anticipate any major issues based on visual inspection.

Labels: EX

Beautiful black and yellow Parlophone labels have no writing or marks aside from some spindle traces.

Original polylined Emitex inner sleeve is included and is unlsplit. Very nice one.

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PLEASE READ IMPORTANT INFO AT BOTTOM BEFORE BUYING

I am selling off much of my collection of UK Beatles and Pink Floyd 1sts/Early/Rarities do check out my other listings and follow as many more are to follow! Will be happy to combine shipping on multiple items.

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IMPORTANT INFO:

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A PLAY CHECK CAN BE REQUESTED BEFORE MAKING ANY PAYMENT OTHERWISE IT WILL BE ASSUMED NO COMPLAINTS WILL BE MADE ABOUT ANY PLAY ISSUES

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I strive for 100% customer satisfaction so I have carefully inspected and graded this item. Please see photos and read the description carefully. You will receive the item exactly as described and are certain to be satisfied. In the unlikely event of a problem, contact me first and I will do everything I can to fix it!

Shipping: I am a vinyl collector myself so I completely understand the importance of good packaging and will ship this very carefully and securely. The disc will be put into a generic inner sleeve and placed behind the outer sleeve and protected by thick cardboard. $4 via USPS Media Mail or $8 via USPS 1ST CLASS PACKAGE within the USA.

International shipping:

If you live in another country and are interested, contact me and I will consider shipping it to you depending on your location. I ship internationally using USPS 1st Class International for which the cost is typically around $25 US.

Don’t hesitate to ask any questions you might have and thank you for looking!

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Grading System:

SS (Still Sealed)

Unopened records, still in original shrink wrap. In original manufactured condition unless otherwise noted (i.e. evidence of mildew or bent corners, etc.)

M (Mint)

The record and sleeve are in perfect, original condition. The record may have been played but will have no evidence of deterioration. (I will only use this grade on SEALED records that appear to be Mint as I believe any non-new, opened record cannot be truly called MINT.

NM (Near Mint)

A nearly perfect record. Any visible defects are of the type that "disappear" when the record is tilted under a strong light and they should not affect play. Sleeves in near mint condition will have no obvious signs of wear. Practically imperceptible ring wear may be allowed but no creases, seam-splits, or other easily detected flaws will be present.

EX (Excellent)

A very clean record. Near mint except for slight, superficial signs of wear. Sleeves in this condition may have marginal defects, but will not have significant creases or splits.

VG+ (Very Good Plus)

A well-cared-for record that is noticeably less than perfect, but defects are not visually or audibly distracting. Record surfaces may have slight scuffs or light scratches, but are still primarily clean. Sleeves may have some creases or minor ring wear, but should not be split.

VG (Very Good)

A used, reasonable copy to play. Many of the defects found in a VG+ copy will be more pronounced in VG condition. Surface noise may be evident and sleeves may look worn, but the record is still a decent copy.

G (Good)

A well-worn record that is still playable. Good does not necessarily mean "bad" but a record in this condition will have audible distractions and may have visible groove wear. Sleeves may have all manner of defects, but are still intact.

FA (Fair) and P (Poor)

These grades are for beat-up records. I will only sell records in these grades if they are extremely rare and sought-after.