The Beatles - Rubber Soul / Vinyl LP Record / Oz 1st pressing
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Description
Cheap and cheerful - this original 1st Australian STEREO pressing of Rubber Soul is a bit rough, but still GREAT FUN to play. In a very passable jacket - get yourself a piece of music history for a small sum.
Artist: The Beatles
Title: Rubber Soul
Format: 12" vinyl LP Record
Stereo / Mono : STEREO
Year of Manufacture: 1966
Country of Manufacture: Australia
Deadwax details
Side A: YEX 178-2
Side B: YEX 179-2
Notes: Original 1st STEREO Oz pressing. Pressed by EMI Australia from UK stampers - that's why Oz Beatles records often sound just as good as original UK pressings!
VISUAL GRADING
Vinyl: VG-
Notes: Nice heavy vinyl, with no warps. Clean labels with classic Parlophone design. Vinyl displays many hairlines and scuffs, and some deeper scratches.
Jacket: Solid VG
Notes: Original flipback jacket with laminated front. Original "STEREO" sticker. Front has good gloss, crisp edges - looks pretty good despite small wear on corners and a crease on top left. Back is fairly clean with faint ringwear, and some faint biro writing at top left.
PLAY GRADING
Side A: Surface noise in quiet spots. A scratch is causing a recurring tick through first track and a half, but it is mostly buried underneath the music. Enjoyed the hell out of spinning this record. The music is just brimming with energy. Had to crank it when it got to "The Word". What a track! Plays through without skips.
Side B: Even better! Some ticks show up in track 4, but soon go. Damn this record is fun! Superbly balanced mix. Fat bass, tight drums, luscious vocal harmonies. Yes, I may have just had a whiskey. Plays through without skips.
All records come with fresh inner sleeve and new outer ”blake sleeve”.
All records have been cleaned, and then inspected under strong light by someone with excellent vision.
I use the Goldmine Vinyl Grading System. See details here:
http://www.goldminemag.com/collector-resources/record-grading-101
Play graded on mid range vintage hifi system:
Turntable - Yamaha YP-701 / Cart - Shure MX97E / Amp - Akai AM-2600 / Speakers - Infinity Qb
Other systems may produce different results.
All records well packaged by experienced seller. Pick up in St Kilda welcome. Multiple orders can be combined to save on shipping.
Feel free to contact me with any questions.
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