The Beatles, Rubber Soul: * MINT- * RARE STEREO * Original UK 1st Press
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Description
The Beatles - Rubber Soul.
This exceptional STEREO UK 1st pressing of The Beatles sixth studio album, Rubber Soul, provides an 'as-new' listening experience that the audiophiles amongst you strive to collect.
The vinyl is housed within the original Garrod & Lofthouse flip-back sleeve with the 'loose thread' photograph on the front cover.
The vinyl has the extremely rare 1st variant labels identified by times new roman font, and large STEREO with the 'O' placed after the end of 'Parlophone'.
The album is complete with the original polythene lined die-cut Emitex 'protect your records' inner sleeve.
Serial number: PCS 3075
Matrix number: YEX 178 - 2 / YEX 179 - 2
Stamper codes: 2 O / 2 H
Tax Codes: KT
Vinyl Weight: 170g
Condition:
Vinyl: MINT -
Labels: EXCELLENT
The labels are bright, clean and without writing. Only very light spindle marks can be seen on either side but slight rubbing can be seen around both spindle holes.
Visual: MINT -
Immaculate 'factory-fresh' deep-gloss playing surfaces which are unmarked in bright daylight. Under the haze of a halogen bulb only subtle paper scuffs can be seen. A really strong example.
Sound Quality: MINT -
The audio is fantastic. This copy has clearly only been played a handful of times on good equipment. There is no sign of groove/play wear. There are quiet lead-ins to both sides and minimal static in between tracks. There is great channel separation, clear vocals and punchy bass. You will not need to look for another copy of this fantastic record.
This 1st class sleeve looks 'shop-new'. The front retains a glossy finish with bright colours. The rear is remarkably clean. A couple of short laminate ripples (usually present from the factory) are the only features keeping this sleeve from MINT. All four corners are crisp and sharp without any evidence of wear. The opening and top and bottom edges along with the 'square' spine are without any wear.
Inner Sleeve: EXCELLENT
The original polythene lined die-cut inner sleeve looks great. It is very clean, has minimal discolouration and shows only minor creasing. The vinyl is housed within audiophile quality, anti-static inner sleeve to help protect and preserve the fantastic record.
This record will be sent via an insured courier in a padded vinyl mailer.
Please see my other listings. I am selling some rarities from my personal collection.
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