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The Beatles - Rubber Soul (Italian LP Pressing, 3C 062-04115)

Close-up of an Italian Parlophone vinyl record label for The Beatles' Rubber Soul, featuring a light blue design and EMI logo. - view 1
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Estimated value

$25 - $60

Rarity

Ordinary(3/10)

Category

Vinyl Records

Brand

Parlophone

Era

Early 1970s (c. 1970-1975)

Origin

🇮🇹 Italy

Artist / Creator

The Beatles

Authenticity

Very High(90%)
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THE BEATLES - RUBBER SOUL (ITALIAN LP PRESSING, 3C 062-04115): PRESSING DETAILS

A 12-inch vinyl LP of The Beatles' 'Rubber Soul' album, specifically an Italian pressing on the Parlophone label. This particular example features the 'light blue' or 'sky' label design utilized by EMI Italiana during the early to mid-1970s. While 'Drive My Car' is the first track listed, the sleeve partially visible underneath belongs to the album 'Revolver', suggesting the records may have been swapped or stored together. The label includes the SIAE (Società Italiana degli Autori ed Editori) mechanical rights logo, characteristic of Italian releases of this era.

SOUNDS ACROSS CULTURES

Where This Object Echoes

British Invasion1960s-1970s

The global dominant musical movement that redefined pop culture and led to localized pressings like this Italian variant.

Ritual & Ceremonial Use

  • •Hi-fi listening culture of the 1970s, which emphasized the physical ownership of regional imports and reissues.

Meaning Through Time

1960s

The Beatles were a revolutionary cultural force.

Current

Vintage pressings serve as tangible archives of the band's global manufacturing history.

PRESSING HISTORY

The Beatles' discography in Italy saw various label changes, moving from the 'Dark Green' Parlophone labels of the 1960s to the 'Light Blue' labels in the early 70s. Italy, like many European markets, often had distinct catalog numbering systems—here, the '3C' prefix denotes an EMI Italiana budget ...
The Beatles' discography in Italy saw various label changes, moving from the 'Dark Green' Parlophone labels of the 1960s to the 'Light Blue' labels in the early 70s. Italy, like many European markets, often had distinct catalog numbering systems—here, the '3C' prefix denotes an EMI Italiana budget or mid-price reissue sequence from the post-1969 period. Interestingly, while the UK version of Rubber Soul dropped the 'Parlophone' branding for the 'Apple' label in later years, Italian reissues frequently maintained the Parlophone branding with updated label aesthetics.

GROOVE NOTES

1

The SIAE logo seen on the label was mandatory for all Italian records released after 1970 to indicate copyright fees had been paid.

2

Italian pressings from this era are often characterized by thinner vinyl and slightly glossier labels compared to their UK counterparts.

HOW SCARCE IS IT?

Ordinary40-55%
CommonLegendary

Standard antiques commonly found at estate sales and flea markets. Plentiful supply meets modest demand.

Typical Characteristics

  • Moderate production runs
  • Common at estate sales
  • Entry-level collectibles

Confidence Factors

  • Consistent typeface and SIAE logo placement for the stated period
  • Presence of era-specific EMI Italiana catalog numbers (3C 062-04115)
How does authenticity detection work?

AUDIOPHILE'S ASSESSMENT

Record Collector & Pressing Specialist

Vinyl Expert

High confidence due to the clear visibility of the catalog number, label design, and SIAE mark, which are definitive for Italian pressings of this specific era.

KEY EVIDENCE

  • 1Catalog number '3C 062-04115' identifies the specific Italian reissue series.
  • 2Light blue Parlophone/EMI label style is diagnostic of early 70s Italian production.
  • 3SIAE mark indicates post-1970 distribution in the Italian market.
  • 4Tracklist including 'Drive My Car' and 'Norwegian Wood' confirms the US/UK hybrid-style Rubber Soul sequence used in Italy.

UNCERTAINTIES

  • •Record/Sleeve Mismatch: The record is 'Rubber Soul' but is resting on a 'Revolver' sleeve.

WHAT WOULD IMPROVE CERTAINTY

  • →Check the dead wax for matrix numbers (starting with 04115) to confirm the specific lacquer cut.
  • →Inspect the spine of the jacket to ensure the sleeve matches the record (or to find the correct Rubber Soul sleeve).
  • →Perform a play-test to check for surface noise and inner-groove distortion.

CONDITION & GRADE

Condition

The vinyl appears to be in Very Good Plus (VG+) condition visually, showing light surface handling marks but no deep 'feelable' scratches. The label is clean with a clear SIAE stamp.

Surface

The vinyl displays a glossy, high-luster black finish with tight micro-grooves. The spindle hole shows minimal 'spidering', and the label is a matte light blue with dark blue and black print.

Weight & feel

Approximately 120-140 grams; a standard weight for European reissues of the 1970s, which lack the heft of early 180g 'heavyweight' pressings.

RECORD MARKET VALUE

$25 - $60

Updated: Apr 3, 2026

Who buys this

Beatles completionists searching for international variations and casual vinyl enthusiasts seeking early reissues.

What increases value

  • •Italian regional label variation
  • •Presence of the specific 3C series numbering
  • •VG+ or better vinyl condition

What lowers value

  • •Mismatched sleeve (if the Revolver sleeve shown is the only one present)
  • •Common nature of reissues compared to first pressings

What makes top-tier examples

  • •Pristine, non-spindled labels
  • •Laminated flip-back sleeves (if accompanying the disc)
  • •Absence of surface noise during playback

Grade & condition

Spindle wear, edge chips, hairlines, and background surface noise during quiet passages.

Rarity & demand

OrdinaryModerate demandSells quickly
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CONTEXT ANALYSIS

How your provided context compares with Curiosa.com scanner findings.

What Aligned

  • User stated 'Italian' - label explicitly states 'MADE IN ITALY' and features SIAE logo.
  • User stated '1970' - the 3C 062 catalog prefix and light blue label were introduced in 1969/1970.

What Conflicted

  • No direct conflicts, though the record is placed on top of a 'Revolver' sleeve, which might confuse the specific album identity for a non-expert.

FROM THE CABINET OF

JO

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