The Beatles – Rubber Soul (New Stereo Mix By Giles Martin And Sam Okell) 2LP

The Beatles – Rubber Soul (New Stereo Mix By Giles Martin And Sam Okell) 2LP
Deluxe Edition • 180 Gram Black Vinyl • New Stereo Mix • 30 Tracks • Gatefold Sleeve • 2026
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Rubber Soul is the sixth studio album by The Beatles, originally released on December 3, 1965. The record represents a major turning point in the band's creative development, combining memorable pop melodies with folk-rock influences, increasingly sophisticated arrangements and more introspective songwriting.

This 2026 Deluxe 2LP Edition features a brand-new stereo mix by Giles Martin and Sam Okell, bringing fresh clarity and depth to the original recordings.
The first LP contains the complete 14-track British album, featuring classics such as Drive My Car, Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown), Nowhere Man, Michelle, Girl and In My Life.

The second LP offers 16 additional recordings, including early studio takes, instrumental backing tracks, songwriting demos and the celebrated non-album singles Day Tripper and We Can Work It Out. These recordings provide a fascinating insight into how the band's songs developed during the original recording sessions.

Both records are half-speed mastered and pressed on heavyweight 180-gram black vinyl. Presented in a gatefold sleeve with a four-page insert, this Deluxe Edition combines the timeless original album with a carefully selected collection of archival recordings. 

Tracklist
Side A
1. Drive My Car
2. Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)
3. You Won't See Me
4. Nowhere Man
5. Think For Yourself
6. The Word
7. Michelle

Side B
1. What Goes On
2. Girl
3. I'm Looking Through You
4. In My Life
5. Wait
6. If I Needed Someone
7. Run For Your Life
LP 2 – The Single, Demos and Sessions Highlights

Side C
1. Day Tripper (Songwriting Work Tape)
2. Day Tripper (2023 Mix)
3. We Can Work It Out (Paul's Demo)
4. We Can Work It Out (2023 Mix)
5. Wait (Take 3 – Instrumental Backing Track)
6. Run For Your Life (Takes 1–5 – Instrumental Backing Track)
7. Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown) (Second Version – Take 2)
8. Drive My Car (Takes 1 And 2 – Instrumental Backing Track)
9. If I Needed Someone (Take 1 – Instrumental Backing Track)

Side D
1. In My Life (Take 1)
2. Nowhere Man (Second Version – Take 5 – Instrumental Backing Track)
3. Michelle (Take 1)
4. What Goes On (Take 1 – Instrumental Backing Track)
5. I'm Looking Through You (Second Version – Take 3)
6. The Word (Takes 1 And 2 – Instrumental Backing Track)
7. Girl (Take 2 – Instrumental Backing Track)

Specifications
- Artist: The Beatles
- Title: Rubber Soul
- Format: 2LP
- Vinyl colour: Black
- Vinyl weight: 180 gram
- Number of records: 2
- Number of tracks: 30
- Original album year: 1965
- Edition: 2026 Special Edition Deluxe
- Release date: October 2, 2026
- Mix: New stereo mix by Giles Martin and Sam Okell
- Mastering: Half-speed mastered
- Bonus material: 16 session recordings, demos and singles
- Packaging: Gatefold sleeve with four-page insert
- Label: Apple Records / Universal Music
- Genre: Rock / Pop Rock / Folk Rock

Highlights
- The Beatles' landmark 1965 album
- Brand-new stereo mix by Giles Martin and Sam Okell
- Deluxe 2LP edition with 30 tracks
- Second LP featuring 16 additional recordings
- Includes Day Tripper and We Can Work It Out
- Early versions, demos and instrumental studio takes
- Pressed on 180-gram black vinyl
- Half-speed mastered
- Gatefold sleeve with four-page insert
- Official 2026 Special Edition