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The Beatles – Rubber Soul
1965 · UK · Parlophone · Vinyl LP Album Mono
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Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Sep 17, 2026
- MMint
- $486.33
- NMNear Mint
- $435.14
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $332.75
- VGVery Good
- $230.37
- G+Good Plus
- $127.98
- GGood
- $76.79
- FFair
- $51.19
- PPoor
- $25.60
24 copies listed on Discogs from $28.68.
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.
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Matrix / runout
- XEX 579-1XEX 580-1XEX.579XEX.580
- Other
- KT(Embossed on A-side label)
- Printed By
- Garrod & Lofthouse
- Made By
- Garrod & Lofthouse
Specifications
- Artist
- The Beatles
- Style
- Beat
- Year
- 1965
- Label
- Parlophone
- Catalog number
- PMC 1267
- Country
- UK
Tracklist
- A1Drive My Car
- A2Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)
- A3You Won't See Me
- A4Nowhere Man
- A5Think For Yourself
- A6The Word
- A7Michelle
- B1What Goes On?
- B2Girl
- B3I'm Looking Through You
- B4In My Life
- B5Wait
- B6If I Needed Someone
- B7Run For Your Life
- Producer
- George Martin
- Written-By
- George Harrison
- Written-By
- Lennon-McCartney
- Written-By
- Richard Starkey
- Photography By
- Robert Freeman
About this record
The 1965 UK mono pressing on Parlophone (PMC 1267) is the first issue of Rubber Soul in its Loud Cut configuration, identifiable by serif typeface on both labels and a KT tax code stamped on side 1. Pressed at Garrod & Lofthouse, this original carries matrix runouts XEX 579-1 and XEX 580-1 on the dead wax—the hallmark of the earliest UK release before label typography shifted to sans-serif variants.
What drives its value
Condition fractures the market sharply on this 1965 original. A Mint copy commands 303.95 USD, while a VG+ example drops to 207.97 USD and VG falls to 143.98 USD—each grade shift represents real collector sorting.
Currently 25 copies are listed for sale, with the lowest priced at 46.57 USD (likely Fair or Poor condition). The want-to-have ratio—4121 collectors seeking it against 5853 who own one—signals steady demand without scarcity panic.
UK originals hold their value against later 1966 US Capitol pressings and 1976 reissues; the serif-label Loud Cut variant is the first and most sought among Parlophone iterations.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the Parlophone label, catalogue PMC 1267, and the mono designation. Check the dead wax for matrix runouts XEX 579-1 (side 1) or XEX 580-1 (side 2); these codes are specific to the 1965 first pressing and distinguish it from later sans-serif label variants.
Verify serif typeface on both the A and B side labels—sans-serif versions appeared in subsequent pressings. The KT tax code on side 1 is another marker of this issue.
Grading hinges on groove wear and surface condition; even light play dulls the high frequencies on mono pressings, so NM copies are genuinely scarce. Sleeve printing by Garrod and Lofthouse is consistent across pressings but the label typography is the decisive identifier.
Further reading: grading a record, what makes a pressing valuable.
Release notes
First UK pressing of the Loud Cut version with serif text on both labels. A version with sans-serif labels can be found here and a serif/sans-serif version can be found here. Sleeve printed by Garrod and Lofthouse. KT tax code on side 1
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Other pressings of this release
Different editions of the same album — pressing decides value.
Frequently asked
What is the price range for different conditions of this 1965 UK pressing?
A Mint copy is valued at 303.95 USD, NM at 271.96 USD, VG+ at 207.97 USD, and VG at 143.98 USD according to the price guide. The steepest drop occurs between Mint and NM, reflecting how rare truly unplayed copies are. Below VG, values compress: G+ sits at 79.99 USD, G at 47.99 USD, F at 32 USD, and Poor at 16 USD.
How do I distinguish this first pressing from later UK reissues?
The serif text on both labels is the visual key—later pressings switched to sans-serif. Check the dead wax for matrix runouts XEX 579-1 or XEX 580-1; these are exclusive to the 1965 first pressing. The KT tax code stamped on side 1 is also specific to this issue. The 1976 Parlophone reissue (PCS 3075) has different matrix codes and typography entirely.
Is a VG+ copy at 207.97 USD a fair price right now?
That figure is the price guide estimate and reflects typical market value for that grade. With 25 copies currently for sale and the lowest listed at 46.57 USD (likely Poor or Fair condition), you will see a wide range depending on seller assessment and actual surface condition. VG+ represents light play with minimal groove wear, so verify the seller's grading carefully.
What makes this 1965 original more valuable than the 1966 US Capitol or 1976 reissues?
This is the first pressing of the Loud Cut mix in its original UK configuration—it predates the 1966 US Capitol releases (T 2442 mono, ST 2442 stereo) and the 1976 Parlophone reissue (PCS 3075). Collectors prioritize originals, especially the earliest pressing with serif labels and the correct matrix codes. Reissues and later pressings command lower prices because they lack the historical primacy and often show different mastering or label variants.
How many collectors own this pressing versus those still seeking it?
Community data shows 5853 collectors have logged this pressing against 4121 who want it. That ratio suggests it is reasonably available in the used market—not a hunt, but not common enough to ignore condition and pressing details. The 25 copies currently for sale confirm steady circulation, though premium grades remain harder to locate.