THE BEATLES RUBBER SOUL LP UK 1965 1ST MONO PRESS PARLOPHONE MATRICES 1/1
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Description
Item; this is a rare early 1st pressing of the UK mono LP Rubber Soul by the Beatles on the black and yellow Parlophone label. PMC 1267. Both labels have the 'sold in the UK' text and the side 2 label has a 'KT' purchase tax code in the centre - see scan. Matrix numbers are XEX 579-1 and XEX 580-1. the stamper codes are 1/HT & 3/LT. In a Garrod & Lofthouse laminated cover with the original rice paper lined sleeve. The LP has only been very lightly used and plays perfectly - no hisses or clicks, no background noise and no misses. sounds as fresh and clear as the day it was pressed in 1965.....50 years ago approx!
Condition - the LP is in excellent condition audibly - no sound distortion, clicks, hisses or background noise. plays exceptionally well. visually it appears clean and scratch free. labels are in excellent condition and fully legible. as are the matrices and stamp numbers. the outer sleeve is ok condition with scuffs to the corners and wear to the opening edge, some creasing and a tear near ringo's chin - see scan. the back is reasonably good with some staining and a name and initial in black ink top left. the spine is laminated - the writing clear but has a rub near the top. Name in red ink inside the sleeve on outer edge. the inner sleeve has the original rice paper inner layer and has no splits or tears - just a little browning due to age and a name handwritten in black ink top right side. Please study the scans for additional information.
Please note that the scans may be larger than the actual item and form part of the description
UK postage is 2nd class.
Overseas postage is track and signed and will be £12.50 for Europe & £14.00 rest of world. Please wait for an invoice before paying if overseas so the correct postage can be charged
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