The Beatles vinyl lp Rubber Soul mono PMC1267 1st Loud Cut -1/-1 Clean Test Play
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P&P is £4.50 to UK plus 75p each for further 12" items. This is for signed postage.
P&P is £12 to Europe plus £1.50 each for further 12" items. This is for signed postage.
The Beatles vinyl lp Rubber Soul mono PMC1267 1st UK pressing known as the 'Loud Cut'. The labels on this lp have the earlier sans serif font and it has the KT tax code on Side 1 label.
1.First “Loud Cut” pressing. December 3, 1965. “Loud Cut” matrces: XEX 579-1 & XEX 580-1. When “Rubber Soul” was initially mixed it was slightly different to how we hear it today. These early mixes only ever appeared in mono and are distinguished by the matrix numbers XEX 579-1 / XEX 580-1 in the deadwax. It’s argued that these early presses were unbalanced with a muddy bass and with an edgy, aggressive vocal sound. Since these copies seemed to lack body the decision was made to halt production whilst the mother plates were re-cut. Black label with yellow logo and silver print. “The Gramophone Co. Ltd.” printed at the start perimeter print and “Sold in U.K. subject…” text. Tracing-paper-lined “Use Emitex” die-cut inner sleeve. With or without KT tax code on the label. “Loud Cut” copies can be found with both Times New Roman and Sans-serif label types, although Sans-serif is the more common and is likely to have continued production along with the Times New Roman issues.
Matrix with stampers and mothers:-
XEX579-1 2 GR / XEX580-1 ? R - it's not easy to read on Side 2
You can read more here:-
http://thebeatles-collection.com/wordpress/2011/07/16/rubber-soul-parlophone-pmc-1267/
This record has been cleaned on a Okki Nokki RCM and test played in full to be graded.
Rubber Soul vinyl lp. Vinyl is Side 1 Very Good+ / Side 2 Excellent-. The vinyl is glossy with some light surface marks. There are a handful of quiet-ish clicks at the very end of 'You Won't See Me' before 'Nowhere Man' starts. Also 'Michelle' plays surprisingly crackly; it's surprising as it is in contrast to the rest of the lp and it may be more of a manufacturing/recording/pressing issue. Side 2 has the odd pop and occasional light background crackle and is therefore sub Excellent audio.
Garrod & Lofthouse front laminated Sleeve is Very Good. There is mid top edge wear / 3cm split. There is some creasing around the edges and a dent by the opening. The rear is quite clean and the spine is fully legible. The Emitext 'Important' polylined paper inner is Excellent.
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Grading system used:-
Mint (M) The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition. Records advertised as Sealed or Unplayed should be Mint.
Near Mint (NM) The record looks brand new with no scuffing or any deterioration in sound quality and only the smallest hint that its ever been played. The cover and any additional extras are clean, crisp and with no wear whatsoever.
Excellent (EX) The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and/or creasing.
Very Good (VG) The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable.
Good (G) The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discolouration, etc.
Fair (F) The record is still just about playable but has not been cared for properly and displays considerable surface noise; it may even jump. The cover and contents will be torn, stained and/or
defaced.
Poor (P) The record will not play properly due to scratches, bad surface noise, etc. The cover and contents will be badly damaged or partly missing.
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