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The Beatles, Rubber Soul: * RARE 1st Label Variant! * Original UK MONO 2nd Press
Sold Date:
August 7, 2022
Start Date:
July 28, 2022
Final Price:
£38.00
(GBP)
Bid Count:
2
Seller Feedback:
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Buyer Feedback:
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Complete and original MONO UK 2nd pressing of The Beatles sixth studio album, Rubber Soul.
This copy comes with the original front-side laminated Garrod & Lofthouse flip-back sleeve. The black labels are the 1st variant with Times New Roman font, no space between the song title and the writers '*', 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: PMC 1267
Matrix number: XEX 579 - 4 / XEX 580 - 4
Stamper codes: 4 ROM / 4 RHO
Tax code: KT
Vinyl Weight: 140g
Condition:
Vinyl: VERY GOOD +
Visually the vinyl is glossy and clean. Several light surface marks can be picked up in bright light. The label on side one has a scuff from the removal of a sticker. Otherwise the labels are bright, clean and without writing. VERY GOOD +. The audio is great! There are quiet lead-ins to both sides and minimal noise in between tracks. 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. The front has several small laminate ripples. The rear is clean with just subtle discolouration. There is no sign of ring wear, fully readable square spine with minor wear, top edge with a small scuff, bottom edge without wear, and corners with mild wear.
Inner Sleeve: VERY GOOD +
The original die-cut inner sleeve is in great condition. It has one small stain to both sides. It is without any rips or tears but has some 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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