The Beatles Rubber Soul Vinyl, LP, Mono, XEX 579-4/580-4
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The Beatles Rubber Soul Vinyl, LP, Mono, XEX 579-4/580-4
2nd mono G&L print Roman type pressing.
The Second pressing of “Rubber Soul” has the “normal” cut matrixes XEX 579-4 / XEX 580-4 and has the matrix number printed on the label aligned or misaligned to the datestamp, different printing companies and subtypes. This one is misaligned to the datestamp.
For the G&L print Serif type with the matrix number printed on the label aligned to the datestamp, see The Beatles - Rubber Soul For the Ernest J. Day print Serif type with the matrix number printed on the label misaligned to the datestamp, see The Beatles - Rubber Soul
'KT' stamped on the centre label side B.
The mono covers of the 2nd pressing were manufactured by G & L or Ernest J. Day. G & L sleeve has the words "TRADE MARK OF THE GRAMOPHONE CO. LTD." under the Parlophone logomark, but E. J. Day have not.
Inner sleeve: “Use Emitex” die-cut sleeve.
Flipback cover.
ref: - www.discogs.com/release/13199178-The-Beatles-Rubber-Soul
- - a review comparing the 1st 'loud-cut' press with this '2nd' press with 4/4 matrices - - "The "Loud Cut" has the vocals stretched thin, making it sound aggressive and edgy (like it's too "loud" for the brain). It lacks body, has muddled bass and overall sounding like a bad CD.
The regular pressing, on the other hand (after just listening for a minute or two) has wonderful PRaT (pace, rhythm and timing). It's tonally balanced, has correct body, more relaxed and defined bass - it's just a more natural presentation.
Finally, forget about the hoopla - this is one "first pressing" you can do without"
A lot of people pay top dollar for the rare 1/1 cut, or loud-cut, but, if you want the best mono sound this is the version to have!
Condition and details below:
The sleeve is excellent for its age. A bit of light laminate creasing on front ,has little wear and is intact and still retains shine. The rear has some fading but is relatively clean, no pen marks. See photos and the clips.
The original use emitex inner is in great condition, solid, no rips , just a couple of dirty marks. It has lost its original lining though... VG
The labels have some rubbing and light scratches but strong VG
KT side 2
The vinyl has plenty of light surface marks, nothing feelable and minimal effect on the playback, there is crackle here and there and some clicks , and a slight warp detectable if you look closeley; nothing that has major impact on the listening experience which is VG , no jumps or sticks. watch / listen to the clip. A nice copy.
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