Please be aware that all records are VISUALLY graded only - all grades are given based on how they appear under my desk lamp - since I do not own a record player. I cannot guarantee that discs will be click and skip free, although any marks and scratches that might possibly cause such problems will be highlighted clearly in the description.

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THE BEATLES
Rubber Soul
Very Rare Original Stereo Press!!

On offer here is an original UK stereo original press of the Beatles legendary LP 'Rubber Soul' on the yellow / black Parlophone label.

Back in 1965 stereo was still something only the well off could afford. Stereo discs cost more than their mono counterparts and stereophonic record players were still priced up to the point of being an expensive luxury. Because of this, the original stereo presses sold in tiny, tiny numbers whilst everyone bought the much cheaper mono presses. Today it is very difficult to find the original stereo presses of their earlier albums!

Please check out large, detailed photos of this record at the bottom of this listing.

Title Rubber Soul Year of Release 1965 Catalogue Number PCS 3075 Label Yellow / Black Parlophone with 'Sold in UK' statement and Gramo rimtext Tax Code on Disc KT (Side 1) Sleeve Manufacturer Garrod and Lofthouse Side 1 Matrix Number YEX 178-3 Side 2 Matrix Number YEX 179-3 Side 1 Stampers 1 / GD Side 2 Stampers 1 / H Sleeve Condition The sleeve is in VG condition. If it wasn't for the tape on the sleeve I would grade it an easy EX as it's clean, free from damage bar a few light, little knocks and creases, and overall looking really nice. However, a previous owner has protected the mouth and seams with tape - both clear and masking. If someone knows what they're doing then they might be able to remove the tape and be left with a really nice cover, but I'm not that person. Check out the photos below. Inner Sleeve Condition - Inserts Condition - Disc Condition
(VISUALLY GRADED) The disc is in VG condition. The playing surface is clean with a niec shine, but has a fair amount of light scuffing along with some small, light surface scratches. There's nothing deep or nasty looking, though. Label Condition The labels are in EX condition. The labels are looking nice and clean with no writing, stickers, tears etc. There's just some light spindlewear and a touch of whitening around the centrehole.

All records have been visually graded under a strong, 125W natural light desk lamp.

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All LPs will be mailed out in a strong, corrugated cardboard LP mailing box with the LP outside the sleeve and extra
sheets of corrugated cardboard will be used where applicable.

My Regarding Vinyl Grading:

MINT No true preowned disc can be mint. The highest I will ever grade a disc is NM+/M- if it looks untouched and unplayed, but the MINT description will only be for records I personally know have never been played (i.e. I personally bought from new) or for copies that are still sealed. NEAR MINT (NM) For discs that look near flawless and which may have just the slightest, barely visible little whispy marks here and there. EXCELLENT (EX) For discs that still retain a brilliant, clean shine but does have some light scuffs here and there. VERY GOOD (VG) For discs that still look clean and have a nice shine to them, but do have a fair amount of light scuffmarks and/or some light scratches. GOOD (G) For discs that look like they have been loved and have a fair amount of scuffs and surface scratches. Not in terrible condition, but would look like it would play with a lot of crackle. FAIR (F) For discs that may have some life left in them but are pretty trashed with numerous surface scuffs and heavier scuffs and scratches etc POOR (P) For discs that are unplayable and look completely trashed. Discs like this would only ever be offered if they were insanely rare.