The Beatles RUBBER SOUL 1st UK MONO Press -1-1 Matrix HARRY MOSS 'LOUD CUT' EX+
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Description
The Beatles - Rubber Soul, 1st -1-1 'Loud Cut' UK Press, Parlophone, PMC 1267, Mono. December 3rd, 1965.
1st pressing with -1/-1 matrix endings from 1965 cut hot for maximum effect to deranged teenagers by the one and only Harry Moss but quickly re-cut to address sales returns due to cheap Dansette record players skipping. Highly collectable and sought-after. Black label with yellow logo and silver print. 'The Gramophone Co. Ltd' printed at the start perimeter print and 'Sold in U.K.' text. Tracing-paper-lined 'Use Emitex' die-cut inner sleeve. With or without KT tax code on the label. Matrix numbers: Side 1: XEX 579-1; Side 2: XEX 580-1.
Matrix numbers: XEX 579-1 & XEX 580-1
1st Labels: Black label with yellow logo and silver print. 'The Gramophone Co. Ltd' printed at the start perimeter print and 'Sold in U.K.' text.
Sleeve: Garrod & Lofthouse Ltd. front laminated flipback cover.
Stampers: 5 GDO / 2 TL
Inner: Original EMITEX tracing paper lined inner.
CONDITION:
The Disc
The disc sits completely flat on the turntable with no warping or dishing. In good natural light the record looks glossy and clean without scratches or wear. When viewed under strong direct halogen spotlight only very light signs of play are visible with some very light sleeve removal lines only. A superb example, EXCELLENT PLUS!
The Audio
A fantastic listening experience. Quiet lead-ins and between tracks. No disturbance from obtrusive pops, clicks, or crackle. Clearly no skips or sticks in this condition, EXCELLENT PLUS!
The Sleeve
The sleeve is in lovely condition, glossy clean front with no ring wear, fully readable spine without wear and clean matte back, a few light short crease lines at the spine only. EXCELLENT PLUS!
The Inner
Original EMITEX tracing paper lined inner sleeve. No splits, rips or stains, and lining is fully intact. EXCELLENT PLUS!
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Grading:
Records are graded using the standard UK record grading system from the Rare Record Price Guide (RRPG).
Equipment:
Records are play-graded on the following equipment: Rega P3-24 Turntable; Rega Elys 2 Cartridge; Technics SU-9600 Pre-Amp; Technics SE-9600 Power-Amp; Pioneer HPM-100 Speakers, at 70dB.
Shipping:
Your collectors item will be sent with discs in new poly-lined inner-sleeves, securely & professionally ‘double-box’ packaged for safe delivery to you without risk of damage in transit.
Guarantee:
If you're not entirely satisfied, a no-quibble full refund is provided with free return shipping available for 30 days.
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