VinylAI 
Data as of Aug 31, 2026
The Beatles – Rubber Soul
1966 · US · Capitol Records · Vinyl LP Album Mono
Be the first to list yours, or get an email the moment a copy appears.
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Aug 31, 2026
- MMint
- $210.10
- NMNear Mint
- $187.98
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $143.75
- VGVery Good
- $99.52
- G+Good Plus
- $55.29
- GGood
- $33.17
- FFair
- $22.12
- PPoor
- $11.06
40 copies listed on Discogs from $6.88.
These are reference estimates from Discogs sold/asking data for this exact pressing, not offers and not a guaranteed price. Actual value depends on condition, completeness and current demand. Any active seller offers on this page are listed separately above.
Offers
New to condition grades like NM or VG? Read our vinyl grading guide →
Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- (T-X-1-2442)T1-2442-P5GT1-2442-T8GT1-2442-T16PT1-2442-P1-GT1-2442-T6GT1-2442-P5G I
- Runout — side B
- (T-X-2-2442)T1-2442 P7-GT2-2442-T8G IT2-2442-P15PT2-2442-P3GT2-2442-T6-GT2-2442-T6-G I
- Rights society
- BMI
- Pressing Plant ID
- G(Runout etch)
- Manufactured By
- Capitol Records, Inc.
- Mastered At
- Capitol Studios, New York City
- Printed By
- Keystone Printed Specialties Co., Inc.
- Pressed By
- Decca Records Pressing Plant, Gloversville
Specifications
- Artist
- The Beatles
- Genre
- Rock
- Style
- Pop Rock, Psychedelic Rock
- Year
- 1966
- Label
- Capitol Records
- Catalog number
- T 2442
- Country
- US
Tracklist
- A1I've Just Seen A Face2:04
- A2Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)2:00
- A3You Won't See Me3:19
- A4Think For Yourself2:16
- A5The Word2:42
- A6Michelle2:42
- B1It's Only Love1:53
- B2Girl2:26
- B3I'm Looking Through You2:20
- B4In My Life2:23
- B5Wait2:13
- B6Run For Your Life2:21
- Producer
- George Martin
- Written-By
- Lennon-McCartney
- Photography By
- Robert Freeman
About this record
The 1966 Capitol mono pressing of Rubber Soul (T-2442) exists in two distinct pressing-plant variants: Capitol Records, Inc. and the Decca Records Pressing Plant in Gloversville, identified by a G or I etched into the runout matrix. The Gloversville contract pressing commands premium prices because fewer copies survive in high grades, and the runout codes (T1-2442-P5G and T1-2442 P7-G) are the only reliable way to confirm which plant produced your copy.
Across 40 copies currently listed for sale, the spread from Mint at 210.10 USD down to Poor at 11.06 USD reflects how sharply condition sorting divides this title's market.
What drives its value
A Mint copy of this 1966 Capitol mono pressing fetches 210.10 USD, while a Near Mint drops to 187.98 USD—a 22.12 USD swing that signals how tight the top grades are. The VG+ tier at 143.75 USD represents the practical ceiling for played copies in strong condition; VG copies trade at 99.52 USD, where most of the 40 active listings cluster.
The Gloversville pressing variant (identified by P5G or P7-G in the runout) commands respect over standard Capitol pressings because the contract-plant run was smaller and fewer survived heavy rotation. Community demand is substantial: 1604 collectors want this pressing against 11162 who own one, a ratio that keeps prices firm.
The original 1965 UK Parlophone (PMC 1267) and the 1966 Capitol stereo variant (ST 2442) occupy different market tiers; this mono US pressing sits between them in scarcity and value.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the catalogue number T-2442 on the label and spine. The runout matrix will read either (T-X-1-2442) or (T-X-2-2442) for standard Capitol pressings, or T1-2442-P5G and T1-2442 P7-G for the Decca Gloversville variant—the G or I suffix is the definitive plant marker.
The label itself carries the black rainbow design without the word subsidiary in the rim text, and the 1966 issue adds The Beatles between the album title and the group members' names. The rear cover lacks a catalogue number in the bottom right corner, distinguishing it from later reissues.
The 12-track mono configuration and absence of a barcode confirm the original pressing era. Grade by examining the vinyl surface under bright light: Mint (210.10 USD) shows no visible wear; NM (187.98 USD) permits only light dust; VG+ (143.75 USD) allows light surface marks that do not affect playback; VG (99.52 USD) shows moderate marks and light groove wear audible on quiet passages.
Further reading: grading a record, what makes a pressing valuable.
Listen
Hear the album before you buy.
Official videos via YouTube.
Release notes
Decca, Gloversville contract pressing variant, denoted by a "G" or "I" etched in runouts.
Label variation: Black rainbow label without "subsidiary" in rim text. 1966 issue has added to labels "The Beatles" between the album title and the names of the group members.
Label [Under Capitol Logo]: The Beatles John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr
T 2442 (Spine, Cover, Back Cover) T-2442 (Labels)
Rear cover does not have any number on bottom right.
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Other pressings of this release
Different editions of the same album — pressing decides value.
Frequently asked
How do I tell if my copy is the Gloversville pressing?
Examine the runout etching in the dead wax on both sides of the vinyl. Gloversville pressings are marked T1-2442-P5G or T1-2442 P7-G, with the G suffix indicating the plant. Standard Capitol pressings show (T-X-1-2442) or (T-X-2-2442) instead. The G or I in the runout is the only reliable identifier; label text alone cannot distinguish the two.
What is a VG+ copy worth today?
According to the price guide, a VG+ copy is valued at 143.75 USD. This grade allows light surface marks that do not affect playback and represents the realistic ceiling for a well-played original that has been stored and handled with care.
Why is there such a large price gap between Mint and VG?
A Mint copy is priced at 210.10 USD while a VG copy sits at 99.52 USD—a difference driven by the rarity of unplayed 1966 Capitol pressings and collector preference for investment-grade originals. Most copies were played extensively in the 1960s and 1970s, making high grades genuinely scarce.
Is the mono or stereo pressing more valuable?
This mono pressing (T-2442) and the stereo variant (ST 2442) occupy separate market segments. The mono pressing commands higher prices in Mint and NM grades because fewer collectors seek mono, making survivors in top condition rarer. Both were pressed in 1966 by Capitol Records.
What does the black rainbow label without subsidiary mean?
The label design on this 1966 pressing omits the word subsidiary from the rim text, distinguishing it from earlier Capitol pressings and later reissues. The 1966 issue also adds The Beatles between the album title and the group members' names on the label. These label variations are the primary visual markers of the pressing date and plant.