THE BEATLES RUBBER SOUL 1965 UK -4/-4 2ND PRESS MONO VINYL LP PLAYS TIDY

	£		40
	$		53

The Beatles - Rubber Soul

Label:Parlophone - PMC 1267

Format:Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono

Country:UK

Released:1965

Genre:Rock, Pop, Beat

Matrix Side 1: XEX 579-4
Matrix Side 2: XEX 580-4

All records are graded to the Record Collector Guidelines, with extra information added as required when play tested. Also all photos above are of the exact record you will receive if purchased.

This record is in very good condition. It has a lot of spindle marks visible on each label but there are no pen marks or scuffs anywhere. The centres show some wear due to use and are a little loose. They are not overly worn however and although they are not tight, they do not shake and there is no issues during play. Overall despite showing signs of use the labels are all legible and still in decent shape. The have the KT tax code stamped on the centre of side 2.

As for the vinyl itself, both sides have nothing really deep or nasty but there is signs of use and handling to each side. There is light scuffing and wispy lines over both sides and also some other more noticeable marks and scratches. It still has a decent lustre however and when viewed in normal light does not too bad. There is marks on the record however and lots of light lines showing when angled or under bright light.

I play tested the record and it played tidily. It lays flat on the deck and upon playing there is little to no movement in the record arm. The sound produced is closer to a grade of 'EX-'. There are no skips, sticks or annoying loud tics and generally only light traces of surface noise or minor levels of interference. There was some light surface noise in the run ins and some between some tracks but very little during actual play. I also noted a few slight tics between tracks 4 and 5 on side 1. These also continue just into track 5 but are really slight and barely be distinguished in the audio. Overall it plays tidily with no annoying tics and despite showing signs of use and age has no serious distortion or major loss of sound quality. It plays far better than the VG visual grade and was an enjoyable listen throughout.

The front laminated sleeve(Ernest J Day & Co Ltd) is in excellent- condition. It has some minor wear to the edges and corners but remains strong with no splits or major areas of wear. The text along the spine is all clearly legible. There is some minor creasing to the laminated front however and also age related ring marks showing. The rear has a pen mark(name) in the top left area and also age related grubbiness/discolouring. This is not really severe but the white areas are looking somewhat jaded. Overall a solid and tidy enough sleeve that has signs of its age and handling but also no really nasty issues. I have tried to describe the sleeve as best I can but please study the pictures provided to gain as much information as possible as to its condition.

It contains its original 'Use Emitex' lined inner which is in very good condition. It is solid enough but has taping to the corners, age related discolouring and general signs of age/handling. I will of course include the original but will send the record in a brand new plain white replacement so it remains clean and ready to play.  

I hope my photos are comprehensive enough but if you have any questions then don't hesitate to contact me. Also please check my eBay feedback for a positive history of record grading, A1 communication and quick delivery times.

All offers are considered and are more than welcome.

Many thanks for looking.