Sold Date: May 30, 2016
Start Date: May 25, 2016
Final Price: £56.88 (GBP)
Bid Count: 11
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The Beatles - Rubber Soul Y&B UK Stereo LP PCS 3071

Item Description: Scarce 1965 1st Press. Stereo records were scarce compared to their Mono counterparts about a ratio of only 1 Stereo to every 10 Mono by the time this record was released in December 1965. Also take in to consideration that this is the first Stereo press record with the -2 -2 matrix numbers which was only available for a short period of time. This has the hard to find label variation, the word Stereo is aligned directly above the letter O in Parlophone and there is a space between the end of writing Trade Mark and the word Stereo, on both sides of the labels not easy to find with this label variation.

This is a nice copy in great condition for its age most are stained or have a lot of damage this does not.

Pressing: 1st Press

Cat No: PCS 3075

Mono Or Stereo: Stereo (Early label variation, The Stereo is aligned directly above the letter O in the word Parlophone and there is a space between the end of writing Trade Mark and the word Stereo, on both sides of the labels.)

Maker Of Sleeve: Garrod & Lofthouse

Inner Sleeve: Emitex advertising inner tracing paper inner with Made In England Credit on the sleeve

Parlophone Or Gramophone Rims: Gramophone

Sold In UK Credit On Labels: Yes Sides 1&2

Recording First Published Credit: None

Tax Code: None

   Matrix Number Side 1: YEX 178- 2

   Matrix Number Side 2: YEX 179- 2

Mother Stamper Codes Side 1: R At 3 O'CLOCK

                                                   1 At 9 O'CLOCK

 Mother Stamper Codes Side 2: GL At 3 O'CLOCK

                                                   3 At 9 O'CLOCK

LP Weight: 154g

Detailed Descriptions

The Sleeve: VG- Has some staining to the rear and to the side opening. Mild ringwear to the front of the sleeve and some laminate lift to the left of the front sleeve. There are a few creases to the front of the sleeve and a few on the flipbacks. There is some writing to rear of the sleeve on the top right corner. Lastly there is a slight damage spot to the bottom of the sleeve.  Overall a above average sleeve. Please refer to pictures for reference.

Inner Sleeve: VG Has yellow discolouration but no spine splits just some creases. Please refer to pictures for reference.

The Labels: VG+ Has some signs of use but the centre spindle does not look like it's been abused. There are some spindle marks to both sides.

Record Visually Graded: EX- In strong light looks VG+ due light surface marks but in normal light looks EX- just for a few light marks. There are 3 light scratches to side 2 none of which you can feel or effect playback.

Record Playback: EX- Really nice and crisp sound. Plays through without any sticking or jumping and there isn't hardly any surface noise. Overall a very enjoyable listen.

I USE THE FOLLOWING GRADING SYSTEM: M=Mint, NM=Near Mint, EX=Excellent, VG=Very Good, G= Good, F=Fair, P=Poor B=Bad

THE RECORD HAS BEEN PROFESSIONALLY CLEANED ON A RECORD CLEANING MACHINE WITH A NON ALCOHOL SOLUTION. 

POSTAGE: UK EUROPE = £7.00 REST OF WORLD = £7.50 RECORDED DELIVERY INCLUDED IN PRICE. I NEVER SEND OUT ANY PARCEL I WOULDN'T BE HAPPY RECEIVE MYSELF!

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