Beatles Rubber Soul UK 1st -2/-2 Matrices *STEREO* LP
£
198
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Description
THE BEATLES
'RUBBER SOUL'
1965 UK 1st *STEREO* PRESSING LP
On the black & yellow Parlophone label: PCS 3075
Both labels carry the 'Sold in UK..' text and have 'Gramophone Co. Ltd..'' rims
The 'KT' tax/price code is visible in the centre of the side 2 label.
Housed in the a front laminated, tri-flipback 'Garrod & Lofthouse' printed stereo cover.
Complete with its original rice-paper lined 'Use Emitex' inner-sleeve.
Matrix nos: YEX 178-2 & YEX 179-2
Stampers: -/G & -/G
I cannot see any 'mother' numbers in the 9 o'clock position on in either run-out. However, taking all other indicators into consideration, it would be safe to assume this is the earliest possible pressing of this LP.
Disc weight: 163g
Condition
Labels: EXCELLENT +
Visual: EXCELLENT +
Both sides of this early copy are in remarkable condition. Each surface is clean bright and glossy and displays just a very faint 1.5cm inner-sleeve removal scuff on track 1 on side 1, but absolutely no other marks or wear in strong daylight. Close & careful inspection directly under halogen light reveals just a few barely visible wispy paper hairlines from inner-sleeve removal but certainly no other marks or any scratches whatsoever. This superior quality heavy pressing lies unquestionably 100% flat on the turntable with no signs of dishing or warping.
Play: EXCELLENT +
From an explosive, crystal clear introduction to 'Drive My Car', it is clear that this 1st class copy has received only careful play on excellent quality equipment. The superior '-2' cut retains its wonderful warm and clear sound on every track, with no traces of groovewear distortion or background noise in either channel. Even the easily and frequently damaged 'Michelle' plays perfectly without any break-up or wear. Both run-ins and all bands play without intereference and there are no clicks, pops or any other audible faults or wear throughout this exquisite sounding copy which will not disappoint.
Cover
EXCELLENT
An untarnished & firm example which retains a super glossy front laminate bearing just four small 'thumbnail' crerases but no other significant signs of wear. The corners have just slight brusing and the opening edges just a touch or light wear but no tears or feathering. The rear panel is clean and white all over with no handling marks, writing or missing paper. All flipbacks and seams are totally intact & unsplit. The spine is clean & square straight and displays a perfect undamaged text.
Inner-sleeve
EXCELLENT -
Some minor age-toning and light storagewear but no split or tears.
- Strict & grading under strong daylight & halogen light based upon UK 'RECORD COLLECTOR' standards.
- I play every record I sell at volume on high-end audio equipment and list all visual and audible faults.
- Unless stated, all records lie 100% flat & play without distortion, jumps or sticks. All sleeves/covers have no writing, splits or tears.
- The listing photos have been taken by myself and are of the actual items for sale.
- All records are packed strongly & securely in custom-made record maling boxes with the disc removed from the cover. All text & images © Bright Field Music 2008
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