THE BEATLES Rubber Soul UK Parlophone 1st Stereo Press 1965 PCS 3075 Silver Text

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200

Offered here is THE BEATLES "Rubber Soul" UK Parlophone 1st 1965 Stereo Pressing 1965 PCS 3075, with Silver “Sold in U.K. subject…” text, and Matrix numbers: Side 1: YEX 178-2; Side 2: YEX 179-2. Rubber Soul is the sixth studio album by English rock group the Beatles, released on 3 December 1965. Produced by George Martin, it was recorded in just over four weeks to make the Christmas market. Unlike the five albums that preceded it, this album was recorded during a specific period, the sessions not dashed off in between either tour dates or during filming projects. After this, every Beatles album would be made without the need to pay attention to other commitments, except for the production of short promotional films. Rubber Soul was successful commercially and critically, and is often cited as one of the greatest albums in music history. In 2012, Rubber Soul was ranked #5 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the "500 Greatest Albums of All Time". In September 2013 after the British Phonographic Industry changed their sales award rules, the album was declared as having gone platinum.
The Original, and only owner, is a London UK to Hollywood CA transplant. HIS QUOTE: "I purchased my albums directly from a Record store, and none are second hand, or flea market finds. Plus, I used a feather light cartridge, so as to retain excellent condition and Sound quality." The condition of the vinyl with a visual inspection is Near Mint/Mint, or better. The cover sleeve is in Fine, or better Condition, retaining most of the front cover gloss. However, a number of creases are apparent. The reverse matte side, at 1st glance is Very Fine, or better. However, NOTE: the paper has slightly separated on the right side near John's face. The original paper/plastic protective sleeve is in excellent condition with a 1" rip in paper center, that is not shown in photos. In our internet search, this seems to be the best condition example, and price of the LP offered for sale at the date of the listing. Shipping note: We remove album from sleeve, and place in a separate plastic sleeve, so the album cover is not dinged during shipping. Plus, we use standard LP mailing boxes, with extra interior cardboard slats to prevent movement or damage during shipment.   INTERNATIONAL WINNERS NOTE! The price below includes Priority Mail, with Full Insurance coverage                            
                              <Tracklist>
Side one No. Title Lead vocals Length 1. "Drive My Car"   McCartney with Lennon 2:25 2. "Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)"   Lennon with McCartney 2:00 3. "You Won't See Me"   McCartney 3:15 4. "Nowhere Man"   Lennon with McCartney and Harrison 2:40 5. "Think for Yourself" (George Harrison) Harrison 2:15 6. "The Word"   Lennon and McCartney with Harrison 2:40 7. "Michelle"   McCartney 2:35


Side two No. Title Lead vocals Length 1. "What Goes On" (Lennon–McCartney–Richard Starkey) Starr 2:45 2. "Girl"   Lennon 2:30 3. "I'm Looking Through You"   McCartney 2:25 4. "In My Life"   Lennon and McCartney 2:25 5. "Wait"   McCartney and Lennon 2:10 6. "If I Needed Someone" (Harrison) Harrison 2:20 7. "Run for Your Life"   Lennon 2:20                                 <Personnel> John Lennon – lead, harmony and backing vocals, rhythm and acoustic guitars, electric piano Paul McCartney – lead, harmony and backing vocals, lead, acoustic and bass guitars, piano George Harrison – lead, harmony and backing vocals, lead, rhythm, acoustic and bass guitars, sitar on "Norwegian Wood" Ringo Starr – drums, tambourine, maracas, cowbell, bells, cymbals, Hammond organ on "I'm Looking Through You", lead vocals on "What Goes On" Production and additional personnel George Martin – production, mixing, piano on "In My Life", harmonium on "The Word" Norman Smith – engineering, mixing Robert Freeman - photography Mal Evans – Hammond organ on "You Won't See Me"