The Beatles – Rubber Soul 1984 Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab – MFSL 1-106

The Beatles – Rubber Soul 1984 Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab
ORIGINAL MASTER RECORDINGS
MFSL 1-106, EMI – MFSL 1-106, Parlophone – MFSL 1-106

Pre-owned
Visually Graded:
Cover: Strong VG++
Inner Sleeve: VG++
Record: VG++
Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab

The Beatles – Rubber Soul (1984) | Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab | ORIGINAL MASTER RECORDING | MFSL 1-106 | Japan Press

Collector Summary

Highly collectible 1984 Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab (MFSL) edition of Rubber Soul, pressed in Japan by the renowned Victor Company of Japan Ltd. as part of the prestigious Original Master Recording series. Catalog MFSL 1-106. Known for exceptional clarity, premium mastering, and superior vinyl formulation, this is widely regarded as one of the finest audiophile pressings of Rubber Soul ever produced.

Key Features

• 1984 Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab pressing

• Pressed in Japan by Victor Company of Japan Ltd.

• Original Master Recording series

• MFSL 1-106 (also listed as EMI – MFSL 1-106)

• Audiophile half-speed mastered from the original stereo master tape

• Premium MoFi heavy-duty jacket and audiophile-grade inner sleeve

• A top-tier Beatles collectible for audiophiles and MoFi collectors

Description

This 1984 MFSL edition of Rubber Soul is part of Mobile Fidelity’s elite Original Master Recording line — a series revered for audiophile-quality mastering, ultra-clean sound reproduction, and beautifully crafted packaging. Using Mobile Fidelity’s half-speed mastering process and pressed in Japan by Victor Company of Japan Ltd., this pressing delivers remarkable detail, wide dynamics, and quiet vinyl surfaces.

The silver-bannered MFSL jackets and era-correct mastering approach have made these 1980s Beatles reissues some of the most sought-after analog editions in the world. This pressing is prized for its accuracy, warmth, and premium production that exceeds typical mass-market releases.

Pressing Identifiers (Authentic 1984 MFSL Japan Press)

Official MFSL technical and production details included with this pressing:

• Pressed in Japan by Victor Company of Japan Ltd.

• Half-Speed Production and Mastering by Original Masteringworks

• Specially plated and pressed on High Definition Vinyl

• Mastered with the Ortoon cutting system

• Source: The Original Stereo Master Tape

• Special static-free, dust-free inner sleeve

• Heavy-duty MFSL protective packaging

• Manufactured and distributed by MFSL, Inc.

• Distinct silver “Original Master Recording” banner

• Catalog #: MFSL 1-106 with correct 1984 MoFi/EMI licensing

These elements confirm a genuine Japan-pressed 1984 MFSL edition.

Great For

• Beatles collectors

• Mobile Fidelity (MFSL) fans

• Japanese audiophile pressing collectors

• High-end analog listeners

• Anyone seeking the best-sounding Rubber Soul reissue available

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We conservatively grade our records.
Record grading:

• Mint (M): Absolutely perfect in every way, likely never played, and still sealed.

• Near Mint (NM or M-): Nearly perfect. The record shows no obvious signs of wear and looks as if it was just opened. No visible marks or scratches.

• Very Good Plus (VG+): Shows slight signs of use, such as light scuffs or very minor scratches, but plays without any major deterioration in sound quality.

• Very Good (VG): Noticeable wear with some surface noise, light scratches, or groove wear, but still plays through without skipping.

• Good/Good Plus (G/G+): The record plays but with significant surface noise, scratches, and wear. The cover may have visible damage or splits.

• Fair/Poor (F/P): The record may be damaged and is barely playable. Typically used only for highly collectible records.

Cover grading: 

• Mint (M): The cover is flawless, with no signs of wear. Often still sealed with no corner dings, creases, or ring wear.

• Near Mint (NM or M-): The cover looks almost new, with only the slightest signs of handling. There may be very minimal wear, but no significant flaws like writing, splits, or tears.

• Very Good Plus (VG+): The cover shows light wear, such as minor scuffing, small corner creases, or slight ring wear. No major damage, but a well-cared-for album with minor imperfections.

• Very Good (VG): Moderate wear is visible, including ring wear, light edge or corner damage, small seam splits, or slight discoloration. Still presentable but clearly used.

• Good/Good Plus (G/G+): The cover shows significant wear, such as noticeable ring wear, seam splits, heavy creasing, or writing. It may still hold together but looks heavily worn.

• Fair/Poor (F/P): The cover is heavily damaged, with major seam splits, tears, extensive writing, water damage, or severe ring wear. It may barely hold together or be incomplete.