Beatles Rubber Soul First Press * LOUD CUT " XEX579-1
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Description
The Beatles "Rubber Soul" Loud Cut
This is the original first pressing from the first day of release - the THIRD DAY IN DECEMBER 1965
When Rubber Soul went on sale on 3rd December 1965, Parlophone immediately discovered they had made a big mistake on the MONO album. The track mix chosen for side 1 did not play correctly on the cheap record players of the day (peculiar dynamics on loud sections). This became known as the LOUD CUT mix XEX579-1. This was instantly withdrawn, production was halted and it was replaced by a new mix 579-4.
This was soon followed by a change also to the mix on side 2 from XEX580-1 to XEX580-4.
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This rare LP from that very first day of sale has the original -1 mix on both sides of the LP.
LP
* Nearmint- play graded
* Original loud cut matrix on side 1 XEX 579-1
* Plus original first matrix on side 2 XEX 580-1 ( some also call this loud cut)
* Mother/stampers 2O and 5AT
* Label PMC1267 ie MONO.
* KT tax code on side 1
* Yellow/black Parlophone label.
* Both sides individually graded both visually, and also play-graded. (NM- to EX+ see report at bottom of page)
Outer Cover
* EX+++ outer cover, one of the best I have seen from 40 years ago.
* Extremely early copy, "patents pending" is on the back of the cover, see photo 4
* Laminated original cover by Garrod and Lofthouse with the 3 external flapbacks firmly stuck down.
* Completely intact with no tears, no damage and no writing.
* The front face has a few small creases in the laminate.
* The spine is NM- completely without any wear. All words very clear; this is the cover with the two ends half the thickness of the rest of the spine.
*The rear of the cover is also completely undamaged, the non-laminated and unprotected paper aged to slightly off-white.
Inner Sleeve
* Excellent original Emitex inner sleeve.
* Semi-opaque window appropriate to 1965 sales.
* In great condition, just some light creasing.
* No splits on the seams.
LP Visual and Play
Both sides have been played on a high quality desk with new stylus and individually rated both visually and for play quality.
Both sides played through extremely well, with no ticks, no clicks, no hops, no sticks, no background crackles on any track. Side 1 - visually rated EX, a light surface scuff which has no effect at all on play. Play was an outstanding Nearmint- no flaws heard anywhere.Side 2 - visually rated EX two light surface marks at track1 and track5/7 which has no effect at all on play. Play was an outstanding Nearmint- if anything an even crisper and clearer sound than side 1.
Payment accepted by Paypal, credit cards via Paypal or UK cheque (all at no additional charge.)
Postage + very thick packaging to protect the vinyl from your postman
UK = £4.0 or next day special delivery including insurance for £7.50
Europe airmail = £4.30
Japan, USA, worldwide = £6.60
Insurance for Europe/worldwide = £8.00
All photos are of the actual item for sale, not taken from "stock" or copied from elsewhere. Please don't copy mine.
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