Beatles Rubber Soul UK 1965 -4 Mono *FACTORY SAMPLE* LP
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Description
THE BEATLES - 'RUBBER SOUL'
This UK 2nd mono pressing dates from early 1966 and is on the yellow & black Parlophone label: PMC 1267
The side 2 label bears genuine EMI red & white 'Factory Sample - Not For Sale' sticker.
Both labels carry the 'Sold in UK..' text & 'The Gramophone Co. Ltd..' worded rims.
No purchase tax code is visible around the centre of either label.
Matrix numbers: XEX 579-4 & XEX 580-4
Stamper codes: 14/RLP & 3/ROP
Vinyl weight: 151g
Housed in a front laminated, tri-flipback 'Garrod & Lofthouse' printed mono cover.
Complete with its 'Use Emitex..' rice-paper lined inner-sleeve.
CONDITION
Disc
Labels: VERY GOOD
Both are clean and bright but there are numerous spindle trails around each centre and some scratching to the disc 1 centre hole.
Visual: VERY GOOD
Both playing surfaces are clean but bear several light surface marks on each side, but nothing I would call a scratch. Closer examination directly beneath my powerful halogen desk lamp reveals numerous wispy paper-type hairlines consistent with inner-sleeve removal and frequent play.
Play: VERY GOOD -
This copy has clearly been played many times but there is no major deterioration to the sound quality overall. Some light background is audible on 'Michelle' and on other quieter sections of the album. However, the only 'click' I heard during my careful play-check was a single one at the beginning of 'Girl'. There are no jumps, repeats or any other such audible faults.
Cover
VERY GOOD
A strong & tidy example which displays light to moderate handling & storagewear, but no major faults. There is some storage rubbing and a handful of 'thumbnail' wrinkles to the front laminate but no heavy creasing. Some wear is present on the right corners and opening edges but the rear panel is relatively clean & unblemished. All flipbacks are fully intact and the seams and spine are smooth, unstressed and unworn.
Inner-sleeve
GOOD
Some general storage wrinkling together and a few small stains on one side. There is also splits to one side and the lower seam.
**PLEASE NOTE: This item is located in and will be shipped from AUSTRIA. 1st class international postage to UK addresses will be 7 GBP**
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