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SCARCE ORIGINAL MOBILE MASTER RECORDING                           

                           MFSL = COMPLETE as released

                                               

                          

                           THE BEATLES

                   Rubber Soul

 

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                        USA - MOBILE FIDELITY MFSL 1-106

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A Beautiful TOP COPY!

Most amazing **BEST** SOUND QUALITY around ~ Original "limited edition" MOBILE FIDELITY SOUND LABS issue of the LEGENDARY "RUBBER SOUL" !

Contains all the extra inserts - just as first relreased in the '70s

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1. Original Master Recordings are exclusively transferred from the original stereo master tape that the musicians recorded in the studio (not from a second, third, or fourth generation copy of that master tape).

2. Each Original Master Recording employs Mobile Fidelity Sound lab's exclusive half-speed mastering process, thus capturing every nuance of sound from the master tape.

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MFSL became well known for quality vinyl pressings and went out of business in the 1990's -- their pressings are now extremely sought after and only getting harder to get by the day....

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"Rubber Soul" was a turning point in the Beatles progressions, and on into psychedelia that followed...

The lyrics represented a quantum leap in terms of thoughtfulness, maturity, and complex ambiguities. Musically, too, it was a substantial leap forward, with intricate folk-rock arrangements that reflected the increasing influence of Dylan and the Byrds. The group and George Martin were also beginning to expand the conventional instrumental parameters of the rock group, using a sitar on "Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)," Greek-like guitar lines on "Michelle" and "Girl," fuzz bass on "Think for Yourself," and a piano made to sound like a harpsichord on the instrumental break of "In My Life." While John and Paul were beginning to carve separate songwriting identities at this point, the album is full of great tunes, from "Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)" and "Michelle" to "Girl," "You Won't See Me," "I'm Looking Through You," (a classic raver!) and "In My Life" (voted by the public as the best Beatles song - ever!). George Harrison was also developing into a fine songwriter with his two contributions, "Think for Yourself." By the way, the mentioned above "I'm Looking Through You" features varied elements, and is peppered with nasty fuzz bass, exotic sitar, cartoonishly sped-up piano that sounds like harpsichord.

All in all, the album reveals a creative scope and willingness to experiment so revolutionary it can now only be termed "Beatlesque."

Characteristically, they achieved a new musical sophistication and a greater thematic depth without sacrificing any of their pop appeal status...Though some might argue that the Beatles' unprecedented evolution from British Invasion pin-ups to pop music visionaries began with BEATLES FOR SALE, RUBBER SOUL is without a doubt the first album to definitively put the Fab Four in the running for Greatest Band Ever.

Printed #3 at RIAA ensignia which neans pressed at Capitol Records Los Angeles Calif plant

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Recorded: June 14, 1965 at Abbey Road, London, England
John Lennon - acoustic guitar
Paul McCartney - lead vocal, acoustic guitar
George Harrison - acoustic lead guitar
Ringo Starr - drums, maracas (2:06) Recorded: October 12, 1965 at Abbey Road, London, England but remade October 21, 1965
John Lennon - lead vocal, capoed acoustic guitar
Paul McCartney - bass guitar, harmony vocal
George Harrison - sitar
Ringo Starr - tambourine (3:22) Recorded: November 11, 1965 at Abbey Road, London, England
John Lennon - tambourine, background vocal
Paul McCartney - lead vocal, bass guitar, piano
George Harrison - lead guitar, background vocal
Ringo Starr - drums
Mal Evans - Hammond organ (2:19) Recorded: November 8, 1965 at Abbey Road, London, England
John Lennon - tambourine, background vocal
Paul McCartney - fuzz bass, background vocal
George Harrison - lead vocal, lead guitar
Ringo Starr - drums, maracas (2:44) Recorded: November 10, 1965 at Abbey Road, London, England
John Lennon - lead vocal, rhythm guitar
Paul McCartney - lead vocal, bass guitar, piano
George Harrison - lead vocal, lead guitar
Ringo Starr - drums, maracas
George Martin - harmonium (2:42) Recorded: November 3, 1965 at Abbey Road, London, England
John Lennon - acoustic guitar, background vocal
Paul McCartney - lead vocal, bass guitar
George Harrison - acoustic guitar, background vocal
Ringo Starr - drums (1:59) Recorded: June 15, 1965 at Abbey Road, London, England
John Lennon - lead vocal, acoustic guitar, tambourine
Paul McCartney - bass guitar
George Harrison - lead guitar
Ringo Starr - drums (2:34) Recorded: November 11, 1965 at Abbey Road, London, England
John Lennon - lead vocal, acoustic guitar
Paul McCartney - bass guitar, background vocal
George Harrison - sitar, background vocal
Ringo Starr - drums (2:27) Recorded: October 24, 1965 at Abbey Road, London, England but remade November 6, 1965 and again November 10, 1965 with vocals overdubbed November 11, 1965
John Lennon - acoustic guitar, harmony vocal
Paul McCartney - double-tracked lead vocal, bass guitar
George Harrison - lead guitar, tambourine
Ringo Starr - drums, Hammond organ (2:28) Recorded: October 18, 1965 at Abbey Road, London, England with the instrumental break overdubbed October 22, 1965
John Lennon - double-tracked lead vocal
Paul McCartney - bass guitar, harmony vocal
George Harrison - lead guitar
Ringo Starr - drums
George Martin - piano (2:17) Recorded: June 17, 1965 at Abbey Road, London, England with bits and pieces overdubbed on November 11, 1965
John Lennon - lead vocal, tambourine
Paul McCartney - lead vocal, bass guitar
George Harrison - lead guitar
Ringo Starr - drums (2:19) Recorded: October 12, 1965 at Abbey Road, London, England
John Lennon - lead vocal, acoustic guitar
Paul McCartney - bass guitar, background vocal
George Harrison - lead guitar, background vocal
Ringo Starr - drums
George Martin - tambourine  

 

 

 

CONDITION: The cover: thick shiny cover is solid: M- TOP COPY has NO wear and the back cover is the same ... there are bright original colors, no bends, no writing and no split seams ... a final collection copy

The vinyl: is very glossy; top clean all over, M- Expect total smooth and clear excellent audio playback = dynamic wide range "masters" sound quality... overall TOPS ~ both MSFL labels are CLEAN. Fresh original colors, no delete marks, no bends, no writing and no split seams ... collection worthy rarity that SOUNDS amazing!

 

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