THE BEATLES Rubber Soul 1965 UK 1st LOUD CUT mono vinyl 579-1 580-1
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THE BEATLES Rubber Soul 1965 UK 1st LOUD CUT mono vinyl 579-1 580-1
1.First “Loud Cut” pressing. December 3, 1965. “Loud Cut” matrices: XEX 579-1 & XEX 580-1. When “Rubber Soul” was initially mixed it was slightly different to how we hear it today. These early mixes only ever appeared in mono and are distinguished by the matrix numbers XEX 579-1 / XEX 580-1 in the deadwax. It’s argued that these early presses were unbalanced with a muddy bass and with an edgy, aggressive vocal sound. Since these copies seemed to lack body the decision was made to halt production whilst the mother platess were re-cut. 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. “Loud Cut” copies can be found with both Times New Roman and Sans-serif label types, although Sans-serif is the more common and is likely to have continued production along with the Times New Roman issues.
Variation A. These are the early Sans-serif labels that tended to adorn the earlier “Loud Cut” copies of the album. Their distinguishing feature is that the * credit indicator on these labels are spaced away from the song title. Matrix numbers XEX 579-1 / XEX 580-1.
ref - thebeatles-collection.com/wordpress/?s=rubber+soul
First UK pressing featuring alternate "Loud Cut" mix, as denoted by -1/-1 matrices.
Black / yellow Parlophone labels
Front laminated flip-back sleeve.
Labels:
Sold in the UK subject to resale price conditions, see price lists
℗ 1965
Made in Gt. Britain
Sleeve:
℗ 1965
E. M. I. Records
(The Gramophone Company Ltd.)
Hayes • Middlesex • England
Made and Printed in Great Britain
12 LL Printed and made by Garrod & Lofthouse Ltd, Patents pending PMC 1267 PCS 3075
Note: This version: Tracklisting on labels in a sans-serif typeface
ref: - www.discogs.com/release/4816760-The-Beatles-Rubber-Soul
Condition and details below:
The sleeve is in great condition, no rips, tears , nice spine; there are remnants of pen marks on the rear and a bit of discolouration, nothing major - see the photos and video clip
The original , rice paper, 'use emitex' inner sleeve is in VG condition, a slight rip at bottom, some fraying and fading only....
The labels - side one has a sticker removal mark , side 2 , KT code; both have only minor marks from usage
The vinyl - side one is more marked and plays with more crackle between tracks in the main. Side 2 is less marked and plays great. Mother/Stamper refs are relatively low: side one 4/GT side two 3/RL
All in all a great , original, first press/release copy that is a great listen! Look at the photos and listen to the montage...
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