Beatles - Rubber Soul (1966) Vinyl LP • John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Michelle

Catalog Number: ST-2442

Record Grading: Very Good Plus (VG+), Sleeve Grading: Very Good (VG)

Condition Details:

Stereo pressing. Vinyl plays with some crackles and a few light-clicks (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges; heavy scuffing, (front/back). Name written on back cover. Inner-sleeve is original (Capitol ads); one seam partially split. Spine is almost unreadable and mostly split. Noticeable shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners, splits on both sides. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. Name written on one side of label. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

• I've Just Seen A Face
• Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)
• You Won't See Me
• Think For Yourself
• The Word
• Michelle
• It's Only Love
• Girl
• I'm Looking Through You
• In My Life
• Wait
• Run For Your Life

About The Record:

Rubber Soul, by Beatles, in December 1965, marked a pivotal shift in their career, blending pop, folk, and rock with introspective lyrics and innovative studio techniques. Often considered a bridge between their early pop sound and later experimental works, the album showcased their growing maturity as songwriters and musicians. Historically significant for its influence on the development of the singer-songwriter movement and the evolution of rock as an art form, it set a new standard for album-oriented music. Key hit singles include Drive My Car, Nowhere Man, Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown), and Michelle, with the latter earning a Grammy for Song of the Year in 1966. The album’s innovative use of instruments like the sitar on Norwegian Wood also introduced world music elements to Western pop, expanding its cultural impact.