The Beatles 'RUBBER SOUL' - First Press Dec 3 1965 - Great Con 'Loud Cut Var B'
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The Beatles 'RUBBER SOUL' First Pressing (Variation B) December 3 1965
This is a chance to purchase a rare Variation B pressing of the 'Loud Cut' version of the Rubber Soul LP by the Beatles.
When RUBBER SOUL was initially mixed it was slightly different to how you will hear it today. These early mixes only ever appeared in MONO and are indicated by the Dead Wax matrix numbers XEX 579-1 / XEX 580-1.
It’s argued that these early presses were unbalanced with a muddy bass and with an edgy, aggressive vocal sound. Since these copies seemed to lack body the decision was made to halt production whilst the mother platess were re-cut. The first presses of this album feature a black label with yellow logo and silver print. “The Gramophone Co. Ltd.” printed at the start perimeter print and “Sold in U.K. subject…” in the text. They should include, like this one does, a tracing-paper-lined “Use Emitex” die-cut inner sleeve.
Variation B - At some point early on in the “Rubber Soul” pressing run, a Times New Roman font typeset was added to the label printing machines. It’s with this style that we find later “Loud Cut” presses (as determined by the stampers), including the dead way matrix number XEX 579-4 / XEX 580-4.
Genuine Beatles collectors and those of you who collect vinyl records will appreciate the rarity of this LP, a must for any collection.
A bargain at a starting price of just £9.99!!
Please note that P&P costs are genuine as I ensure that an item reaches you how it left me.
Enjoy and happy bidding................
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