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Beatles – Rubber Soul, Champagne Cover, (Greek) 1966

The Greek version of the Beatles’ Rubber Soul ( Champagne cover) vinyl records is a fairly special and collectible version of the long list of rare albums of the legendary British band.


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The reason why it is so collectible is the fact that it was released in Greece in January 1966 with a different cover to the rest of the world.

Beatles-Rubber Soul,Champagne Cover

On the cover of the Greek edition, the four Beatles hold a glass of champagne and that’s why this version is unofficially called the “champagne cover”.

Beatles-Rubber Soul,Champagne Cover

The Beatles’ Rubber Soul was released in 300 copies in Greece and the highest selling price has been $2700 at an ebay auction in 2006. Nowadays it can be found in a fairly good condition at around $800.


In Hans Pokora’s book “Record Collectors Dream 5001” the vinyl record “Rubber Soul” from “The Beatles” has a Valuation of rarity 6/6

RYM Rating 4.09 / 5.0

– Highlights: In My Life, Nowhere man, Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)

– Value (NM): $800-$1,000


TOP 5 HIGHEST SOLD PRICES (ebay)

  • $2704(38 bids – Start Price:$1) / 2006-01-15 /( Cover: EX| Media: NM / Seller from Greece )
  • £800 (15 bids – Start Price:£2) / 2004-03-18 /( Cover: VG++| Media: VG / Seller from Greece)
  • £499 (1 bid – Start Price:£499) / 2011-02-13 /( Cover: VG+| Media: VG++ / Seller from Greece)
  • $799 (1 bid – Start Price:$799) / 2012-06-11 /( Cover: VG+| Media: VG+ / Seller from Greece)
  • €500 (1 bid – Start Price:€500) / 2011-03-15 /( Cover: VG+| Media: VG+ / Seller from Austria)

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Parlophone ‎– PMCG 5
Format:Vinyl, LP, Album, Gatefold

Country:Greece
Released:Jan 1966
Genre:Rock
Style:
Folk Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Experimental, Classic Rock

Matrix / Runout: xex 579 -xex 580


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