THE BEATLES: Rubber Soul *UK STEREO 1st PRESS; EARLIEST -2/-2 MATRIX *EX/EX+

	£		150
	$		199

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THE BEATLES 'Rubber Soul' 

A superb copy - Fully play graded - Clearly well cared for - 11 photos below

RARER UK STEREO FIRST PRESS ON PARLOPHONE; BLACK & YELLOW LABELS
PCS 3075; EARLIEST 178-2 / 179-2 MATRIX
LABELS HAVE THE 'GRAMOPHONE CO' & 'SOLD IN THE UK...' TEXT
KT TAX CODE ON THE SIDE 1 LABEL

FANTASTIC EX/EX+ AUDIO

BEAUTIFUL FRONT LAMINATED GARROD & LOFTHOUSE FLIPBACK SLEEVE IN GREAT CONDITION (EARLIEST PATENTS PENDING TEXT)

COMES COMPLETE WITH ITS ORIGINAL TRACING PAPER LINED 'USE EMITEX' INNER SLEEVE
*FULL RELEASE DETAILS CAN BE FOUND BELOW THE PHOTO GALLERY
CONDITION REPORT & PHOTO GALLERY AUDIO Overall graded as EX/EXCELLENT(+); this has been completely play graded from start to finish at volume and both sides played through really nicely. The clarity of the audio was great throughout; bright and crisp without a hint of distortion.
There was some occasional light static but this was mainly between tracks. I didn't hear any pops at all across either side. Some light clicks here and there which could be heard on a brand new record anyway.
The only real flaw of note was, as usual, on 'Michelle'. There was none of the distortion that is often found on early pressings of 'Rubber Soul', but there was some noticeable background static noise
Great audio; sounded fantastic.
VINYL (VISUAL): EXCELLENT(-); the vinyl has retained a reasonable shine. Under natural daylight, light hairlines and light superficial marks. Bright illumination under an LED lamp revealed just more wispy sleeve removal marks. Overall, the record looks good. 
LABELS: Both look great. Bright and clean with no tears, scuffs or writing. Just the expected spindle and needle marks consistent with having been played.
SLEEVE: EX/EXCELLENT(+); the sleeve is a very nice example. Bright and clean to the laminated front with just a few tiny laminate lines towards the spine and just a light hint of ring wear beginning to emerge. The rear remains pretty white with just a little age browning towards the opening edge. The flipbacks are all clean and undamaged (the darker part on the photos is just the light and not a stain).
The spine is virtually perfect; firm and straight with all text still clearly legible. A bit of light feathering to the opening edges. Overall, the sleeve looks great.
The original tracing paper lined inner sleeve is also in nice condition. Some creasing consistent with handling and age + a touch of light fraying to the top edges. two small light marks to one side.

LABEL: Parlophone

YEAR OF RELEASE: 1965

COUNTRY OF RELEASE: UK

CATALOGUE NUMBER: PCS 3075

MATRIX NUMBERS: YEX 178-2 / YEX 179-2

MOTHER / STAMPER CODES: 2 GA / 1 GH

VINYL WEIGHT: 160g

GRADING

Unless otherwise stated, all of my records have been play tested before listing using a Rega P3-24 turntable with Ortofon 2M Blue cartridge & stylus. I describe honestly and accurately but please bear in mind that I am only human and such things are always subjective. I tend to grade records conservatively and believe that my feedback speaks for itself. 

 Please take confidence from the fact that I have been a collector myself for over 20 years (please check my feedback as a buyer) and know only too well how disappointing it is to receive an inaccurately described record.

I also grade visually using a strong halogen lamp.

I use the Record Collector grading system as shown below.

POSTAGE / SHIPPING

I post worldwide and pack all records in custom made (stiff) card mailers and add extra packaging inside to ensure a safe delivery. I will provide a protective polythene sleeve and the record and inner will be removed from the outer sleeve to prevent seam splits in transit. I want your record to get to you in the condition that it was when it left me.

For any records that come with printed inner sleeves, I will also provide an additional plain inner.

As a general rule, shipping will be discounted ie. I lose money on the costs of buying my packaging. I do not profit from this; please remember that my costs are not simply those shown on the stamp!

CUSTOMS DECLARATIONS FOR OVERSEAS ORDERS: Please note that for overseas orders from outside the EU I am obliged to complete a customs declaration and must enter the true value of the package's contents on the declaration. It is the BUYER'S responsibility to ensure that all import duties are known and paid.

Please send me a message if anything is unclear and I will be happy to help.

RECORD COLLECTOR GRADING SYSTEM

MINT: The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition. Records advertised as Sealed or Unplayed should be Mint.

EXCELLENT: The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and / or creasing.

VERY GOOD: The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable.

GOOD: The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discolouration, etc.

FAIR: The record is still just playable but has not been cared for properly and displays considerable surface noise; it may even jump. The cover and contents will be torn, stained and / or defaced.

POOR: The record will not play properly due to scratches, bad surface noise, etc. The cover and contents will be badly damaged or partly missing.

BAD: The record is unplayable or might even be broken, and is only of use as a collection filler.

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