The Beatles Rubber Soul LP, Mono, 1st press rare transitional -4/-1 Cut, G&L NM!

Sold Date: May 23, 2014
Start Date: May 16, 2014
Final Price: £68.00 (GBP)
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The Beatles Rubber Soul LP, Mono, 1st press RARE transitional -4/-1 Cut, Garrod & Lofthouse print NM

This version:

This is a rare transitional pressing with -4 A-side and -1 B- side. More commonly found although still rare is a pressing with side A -1 so-called loud cut and side b the -4 recut. It is unclear if these hybrids were ever meant for release.
'Printed and made by Garrod & Lofhouse Ltd.' in lower right corner of the rear sleeve.

Flipback cover.

· Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, stamped): XEX 579-4

· Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, stamped): XEX 580-1

· Other (UK purchase tax code): KT

·  (Label side A): (XEX.579)

·  (Label side B): (XEX.580)

Cover, beautiful laminated front cover. Front and back condition NM! This is one of the best covers I’ve seen

Vinyl condition NM, heavy vinyl still beautiful and glossy. 

Labels NM- really nice a clean no writing or damage

Inner Sleeve, NM- original “EMITEX”poly lined sleeve.