The Beatles - Rubber Soul UK LP Loud Cut Ex

	£		56
	$		74

The Beatles

Rubber Soul

UK LP 1st Pressing

Highly Sought After 'Loud' Mix

Matrix Numbers:-

Side 1:- XEX 579-1

Side 2:- XEX 580-1

This is a lovely copy of this sought after first Mono pressing. This was issued in limited quantities as the 'loud' version apparently caused problems with the record players of the day, hence it was never repressed in this format. Scarce to find these days, particularly in lovely clean condition such as this.

CONDITION

The vinyl is in at least Excellent condition. Initially in normal light it looks Mint-. Then if you look hard there are one or two light scratches that do not affect play, under bright light there are some paper type scuffs of the type caused by the LP coming in and out of the sleeve. Plays fantastically with awesome clarity. On the side 2 label inside the yellow pound sign logo there is a small name in pen, only just noticed it. Hardly noticeable unless you are looking!!  Lovely copy and the first I've offered because they're normally battered!!  The cover is OK (See pics). Tiny but grubby at the rear and a scuff/wear on the front top centre (see pics). Good Luck

Overall this is a decent copy of this classic LP. Good luck and please see my other auctions for more rare 60's/Prog/Psych including the legendary Andromeda and Little Free Rock as well as Marianne Faithfull, The Who & Jimi Hendrix.

I hope that you find this item to your interest, please see my other auctions for similar items.

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I use the record collector grading system when grading records with the addition of a + or - when appropriate in order to give the most accurate description possible. I have also provided my own interpretation of what the gradings mean to me. All records are visually graded in normal light and under artificial light to ensure the item is correctly advertised.

I have 15 years experience of collecting and grading records and do as much as possible to ensure buyers are happy with their purchases.

MINT

The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The cover and any exta items, such as the lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition.

My interpretation - Shop Condition. At most a handful of the tiniest hairline marks might be visible under bright light. Very very minor edge/corner wear to cover may be present (as usual from a new LP picked up from a record shop rack) is accceptable.

EXCELLENT

The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and/or creasing.

My Interpretation - Very well cared for and hardly played. Lovely gloss to vinyl which is clean. No scratches but a handful of light surface marks acceptable. One or two light scratches that cannot be felt and don't affect play in any way are also acceptable. Cover etc may have normal light storeage wear or minor creasing and ageing.

VERY GOOD

The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects, is accepttable.

My Interpretation - Lots of  light surface marks and scratches. Some light clicks and/or minor distortion etc are acceptable. Fingermarks and dirt on the vinyl may also be acceptable. Cover etc in normal condition for age with average wear and tear, some creasing and minor staining, writing on labels and cover may be acceptable.

GOOD

The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discolouration etc.

My Interpretation - Vinyl is badly marked with scuffs/scratches/surface marks etc. Vinyl plays with lots of hiss/clicks/jumps etc.  May also have extensive groove wear. Cover etc will be bent/scuffed/stained/torn etc.

FAIR

The record is still just playable but has not been cared for properly and displays considerable surface noise etc:it may even jump. The cover and contents will be torn, stained and/or defaced.

My Interpretation - Vinyl is knackered and sounds like a frying breakfast when it ain't jumping or clicking. Cover etc will be badly worn, torn, stained or defaced etc.

POOR

The record will not play properly due to scratches, bad surface noise etc. The cover and contents will be badly damaged or partly missing.

My Interpretation - Awful! Only offered for sale if extremely rare.

BAD

The record is unplayable or might even be broken and is only of use as a collection filler.

My Interpretation - Speaks for itself.

Sometimes a record may be graded visually and aurally. This usually applies to a record that looks badly marked but plays superbly. This is common, particularly with 1950's & 1960's records that can look 'Good' but play 'Excellent' or above. In these cases I would normlly assess the grading as being somewhere between the two.

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