The Beatles – Yellow Submarine 1986 Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab – MFSL 1-108, EMI – 1-108

The Beatles – Yellow Submarine 1986 Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab
MFSL 1-108, EMI – 1-108

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

The Beatles – Yellow Submarine (1986) | Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab | ORIGINAL MASTER RECORDING | MFSL 1-108 | Japan Press

Collector Summary

Highly collectible 1986 Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab (MFSL) pressing of Yellow Submarine, released as part of the celebrated Original Master Recording audiophile series. Catalog MFSL 1-108 (also listed as EMI – 1-108). Pressed in Japan by the renowned Victor Company of Japan Ltd., this edition features superior half-speed mastering, premium vinyl formulation, and MFSL’s iconic silver-banner packaging. A top-choice analog edition for Beatles and audiophile collectors.

Key Features

• 1986 Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab pressing

• Pressed in Japan by Victor Company of Japan Ltd.

• Original Master Recording audiophile edition

• MFSL 1-108 / EMI – 1-108

• Half-speed mastered from the original stereo master tape

• High-definition vinyl with ultra-quiet surfaces

• Premium MFSL jacket and audiophile inner sleeve

• One of the most respected analog reissues of Yellow Submarine

Description

This 1986 MFSL edition of Yellow Submarine is part of Mobile Fidelity’s revered Original Master Recording series — a hallmark of 1980s audiophile engineering. Pressed in Japan, these MFSL releases utilized high-definition vinyl, ultra-clean plating, and half-speed mastering to produce a noticeably more dynamic and detailed sound profile compared to standard pressings.

Collectors prize MFSL 1-108 for its clarity, warmth, and precise instrument separation, offering one of the best analog listening experiences available for this Beatles soundtrack album. The signature silver-banner MoFi jacket and heavy-duty packaging elevate this pressing into a premium collectible for Beatles fans and high-end vinyl listeners.

Pressing Identifiers (Authentic 1986 MFSL Japan Press – MFSL 1-108)

Includes the official Mobile Fidelity production data associated 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 audiophile inner sleeve

• Heavy-duty MFSL protective jacket

• Manufactured and distributed by MFSL, Inc.

• Distinctive Silver “Original Master Recording” banner across the top

• Catalog: MFSL 1-108 (also EMI – 1-108)

These identifiers confirm a genuine Mobile Fidelity 1986 Japan-pressed edition.

Great For

• Beatles collectors

• Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab enthusiasts

• Japanese audiophile pressing collectors

• High-end analog listeners

• Anyone building a premium Beatles vinyl archive

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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.