The Beatles, Rubber Soul: VERY RARE UK STEREO 1st Press * COMPLETE *
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Description
For sale is a complete and original STEREO UK 1st pressing of The Beatles sixth studio album, Rubber Soul.
This copy comes with the original front side laminated Garrod & Lofthouse flip-back sleeve with the 'loose thread' photograph on the front cover. The vinyl has the original black label with yellow Parlophone logo and silver text. The album is complete with the original polythene lined die-cut Emitex 'protect your records' inner sleeve.
Serial number: PCS 3075
Matrix number: YEX 178 - 3 / YEX 179 - 3
Stamper codes: 2 GG / 2 GO
Tax Codes: KT
Vinyl Weight: 170g
Condition:
Vinyl: VERY GOOD +
Visually the vinyl is glossy and clean. Several light surface marks can be seen. The labels are bright and without writing. Side 1 has a small red smudge. VERY GOOD +. The audio is great! There are quiet lead-ins to both sides and no obtrusive noise in between tracks. There is great channel separation, clear vocals and punchy bass. There are no skips, jumps or repeats. VERY GOOD +.
Sleeve: VERY GOOD +
The sleeve looks great. The front retains a glossy finish with bright colours. Some scratching to the laminate can be seen under bright light. The rear is very clean. The lower flip-back has a repair 1 cm tear. There is no ring wear, fully readable spine with minor wear, top and bottom edge without wear, and corners with mild wear.
Inner Sleeve: VERY GOOD +
The original polythene lined die-cut inner sleeve looks great. It is very clean, has minimal discolouration and shows only minor creasing. Also included in the sale is an audiophile quality, anti-static inner sleeve to help protect and preserve the fantastic record.
This record will be sent via an insured courier in a padded vinyl mailer.
Please see my other listings. I am gradually selling some rarities from my collection.
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