{"product_id":"the-beatles-rubber-soul-5-vinyl","title":"The Beatles - Rubber Soul -5 Vinyl","description":"\u003cp\u003eArtist: The Beatles\u003cbr\u003e Title: Rubber Soul\u003cbr\u003e Label: Parlophone Records\u003cbr\u003e Catalogue Number: PMC 1267\u003cbr\u003e Country: United Kingdom\u003cbr\u003e Original Release Year: 1965\u003cbr\u003e Pressing Year: 1966 UK Mono Pressing (Hazel Yarwood Cut)\u003cbr\u003e Format: Vinyl LP\u003cbr\u003e Speed: 33⅓ RPM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRubber Soul marked a major turning point in The Beatles' career, introducing a more mature and sophisticated approach to songwriting and recording. Released in December 1965, the album features timeless classics including \"Drive My Car\", \"Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)\", \"Nowhere Man\", \"Michelle\" and \"In My Life\". Widely regarded as one of the greatest albums ever made, Rubber Soul helped redefine the possibilities of the pop album and laid the foundations for the groundbreaking recordings that followed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis UK mono pressing features the highly desirable Hazel Yarwood -5\/-5 mastering, identified by the matrix numbers XEX 579-5 \/ XEX 580-5. Cut at EMI in January 1966 by renowned mastering engineer Hazel Yarwood, this version has developed an outstanding reputation amongst Beatles collectors for its exceptional clarity, warmth and dynamic presentation. Many enthusiasts consider the Yarwood cut to be one of the finest-sounding mono editions of Rubber Soul ever produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike the famous but controversial \"-1 Loud Cut\", the Yarwood mastering delivers a balanced and highly musical listening experience while preserving the power and intimacy of the original mono mix. Copies featuring the -5\/-5 matrices are increasingly sought after and remain one of the most desirable UK mono variants of the album.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrack Listing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSide A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrive My Car\u003cbr\u003e Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)\u003cbr\u003e You Won't See Me\u003cbr\u003e Nowhere Man\u003cbr\u003e Think For Yourself\u003cbr\u003e The Word\u003cbr\u003e Michelle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSide B\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat Goes On\u003cbr\u003e Girl\u003cbr\u003e I'm Looking Through You\u003cbr\u003e In My Life\u003cbr\u003e Wait\u003cbr\u003e If I Needed Someone\u003cbr\u003e Run For Your Life\u003cbr\u003e Matrix \/ Runout\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSide A: XEX 579-5\u003cbr\u003e Side B: XEX 580-5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional Information\u003cbr\u003e UK Parlophone mono pressing\u003cbr\u003e Desirable Hazel Yarwood mastering\u003cbr\u003e XEX 579-5 \/ XEX 580-5 matrices\u003cbr\u003e Original UK mono mix\u003cbr\u003e Black \u0026amp; yellow Parlophone labels\u003cbr\u003e Features \"Norwegian Wood\", \"Nowhere Man\" and \"In My Life\"\u003cbr\u003e Highly regarded audiophile pressing\u003cbr\u003e Increasingly collectible Beatles variant\u003cbr\u003e Condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSleeve: Excellent (EX)\u003cbr\u003e Record: Excellent (EX)\u003cbr\u003e Inner Sleeve: Excellent (EX)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRockabuy Records Grading Guide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNear Mint (NM)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVirtually flawless condition. Played only a handful of times with no visible marks or signs of wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent (EX)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLightly played and very well cared for. May show minimal signs of handling or faint sleeve removal marks, but no scratches affecting appearance or playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery Good (VG)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNoticeable surface marks and signs of use, though the record still plays well throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood (G)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisible wear, marks, or scratches present. Playback remains acceptable, although some surface noise may be noticeable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePoor \/ Fair (P\/F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeavy wear and significant scratches. Record will still play but sound quality may be affected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll records are visually inspected and conservatively graded for both sleeve and vinyl condition. As these are pre-owned records, occasional light surface noise may be present as part of the listening experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll orders are shipped via Tracked 24 delivery service using professional record mailers and protective stiffeners to ensure safe arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rockabuy Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57308764373365,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5478\/0437\/files\/888E0844-5330-41FD-9D87-ED16EDAABA74.jpg?v=1782126425","url":"https:\/\/www.rockabuyrecords.co.uk\/products\/the-beatles-rubber-soul-5-vinyl","provider":"Rockabuy Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}