MFSL Beatles RUBBER SOUL 1965 Lennon McCartney Harrison

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           THE BEATLES

              RUBBER SOUL

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Most amazing **BEST** SOUND QUALITY around ~ Original "limited edition" MOBILE FIDELITY SOUND LABS issue of the LEGENDARY Rubber Soul !

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1. Original Master Recordings are exclusively transferred from the original stereo master tape that the musicians recorded in the studio (not from a second, third, or fourth generation copy of that master tape).

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"Rubber Soul" was a turning point in the Beatles progressions, and on into psychedelia that followed...

The lyrics represented a quantum leap in terms of thoughtfulness, maturity, and complex ambiguities. Musically, too, it was a substantial leap forward, with intricate folk-rock arrangements that reflected the increasing influence of Dylan and the Byrds. The group and George Martin were also beginning to expand the conventional instrumental parameters of the rock group, using a sitar on "Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)," Greek-like guitar lines on "Michelle" and "Girl," fuzz bass on "Think for Yourself," and a piano made to sound like a harpsichord on the instrumental break of "In My Life." While John and Paul were beginning to carve separate songwriting identities at this point, the album is full of great tunes, from "Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)" and "Michelle" to "Girl," "You Won't See Me," "I'm Looking Through You," (a classic raver!) and "In My Life" (voted by the public as the best Beatles song - ever!). George Harrison was also developing into a fine songwriter with his two contributions, "Think for Yourself" and the Byrds-ish "If I Needed Someone." By the way, the mentioned above "I'm Looking Through You" features varied elements, and is peppered with nasty fuzz bass, exotic sitar, cartoonishly sped-up piano that sounds like harpsichord.

All in all, the album reveals a creative scope and willingness to experiment so revolutionary it can now only be termed "Beatlesque."

Characteristically, they achieved a new musical sophistication and a greater thematic depth without sacrificing any of their pop appeal status...Though some might argue that the Beatles' unprecedented evolution from British Invasion pin-ups to pop music visionaries began with BEATLES FOR SALE, RUBBER SOUL is without a doubt the first album to definitively put the Fab Four in the running for Greatest Band Ever.

1. I've Just Seen a Face (2:07)

   Recorded: June 14, 1965 at Abbey Road, London, England
   John Lennon - acoustic guitar
   Paul McCartney - lead vocal, acoustic guitar
   George Harrison - acoustic lead guitar
   Ringo Starr - drums, maracas
2. Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown) (2:06) Recorded: October 12, 1965 at Abbey Road, London, England but remade October 21, 1965
   John Lennon - lead vocal, capoed acoustic guitar
   Paul McCartney - bass guitar, harmony vocal
   George Harrison - sitar
   Ringo Starr - tambourine
3. You Won't See Me (3:22) Recorded: November 11, 1965 at Abbey Road, London, England
   John Lennon - tambourine, background vocal
   Paul McCartney - lead vocal, bass guitar, piano
   George Harrison - lead guitar, background vocal
   Ringo Starr - drums
   Mal Evans - Hammond organ
4. Think for Yourself (2:19) Recorded: November 8, 1965 at Abbey Road, London, England
   John Lennon - tambourine, background vocal
   Paul McCartney - fuzz bass, background vocal
   George Harrison - lead vocal, lead guitar
   Ringo Starr - drums, maracas
5. The Word (2:44) Recorded: November 10, 1965 at Abbey Road, London, England
   John Lennon - lead vocal, rhythm guitar
   Paul McCartney - lead vocal, bass guitar, piano
   George Harrison - lead vocal, lead guitar
   Ringo Starr - drums, maracas
   George Martin - harmonium
6. Michelle (2:42) Recorded: November 3, 1965 at Abbey Road, London, England
   John Lennon - acoustic guitar, background vocal
   Paul McCartney - lead vocal, bass guitar
   George Harrison - acoustic guitar, background vocal
   Ringo Starr - drums
7. It's Only Love (1:59) Recorded: June 15, 1965 at Abbey Road, London, England
   John Lennon - lead vocal, acoustic guitar, tambourine
   Paul McCartney - bass guitar
   George Harrison - lead guitar
   Ringo Starr - drums
8. Girl (2:34) Recorded: November 11, 1965 at Abbey Road, London, England
   John Lennon - lead vocal, acoustic guitar
   Paul McCartney - bass guitar, background vocal
   George Harrison - sitar, background vocal
   Ringo Starr - drums
9. I'm Looking Through You (2:27) Recorded: October 24, 1965 at Abbey Road, London, England but remade November 6, 1965 and again November 10, 1965 with vocals overdubbed November 11, 1965
   John Lennon - acoustic guitar, harmony vocal
   Paul McCartney - double-tracked lead vocal, bass guitar
   George Harrison - lead guitar, tambourine
   Ringo Starr - drums, Hammond organ
10. In My Life (2:28) Recorded: October 18, 1965 at Abbey Road, London, England with the instrumental break overdubbed October 22, 1965
    John Lennon - double-tracked lead vocal
    Paul McCartney - bass guitar, harmony vocal
    George Harrison - lead guitar
    Ringo Starr - drums
    George Martin - piano
11. Wait (2:17) Recorded: June 17, 1965 at Abbey Road, London, England with bits and pieces overdubbed on November 11, 1965
    John Lennon - lead vocal, tambourine
    Paul McCartney - lead vocal, bass guitar
    George Harrison - lead guitar
    Ringo Starr - drums
12. Run for Your Life (2:19) Recorded: October 12, 1965 at Abbey Road, London, England
    John Lennon - lead vocal, acoustic guitar
    Paul McCartney - bass guitar, background vocal
    George Harrison - lead guitar, background vocal
    Ringo Starr - drums
    George Martin - tambourine

CONDITION: The cover looks great...has solid seams, still nice vibrant colors, all together in upper levels M- VERY collection worthy cover

The vinyl is all glossy, M- the deep groove pressing play graded:"CLEAN", very enjoyable sound...will only rise in value as time goes by ~ great investment item ~ Original pressing "masters recording"

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