The Beatles - Rubber Soul (MFSL version)

Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab (MFSL, or "MoFi") is a company that produces audiophile releases of classic CDs and vinyl records.

Many commercial CDs undergo dynamic range compression in order to sound "louder" when played on radio or low-end systems. Some consider this detrimental to the sound quality when reproduced on high-quality equipment. Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab releases are highly desirable due to their attention to detail concerning the audio mastering process. Some of the techniques used are half-speed mastering and pressing gold-plated CDs. MFSL also releases record albums meant to be played at 45 RPM instead of the standard 33? RPM, for better sound quality. These albums must be released on two or three discs, as less music can be held at increased speed.

MFSL only acquires the license to reproduce releases for a specific time period, and because of the limited quantities produced, they are highly sought after.

The Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab Philosophy

Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab's ongoing quest is to deliver the foremost sounding audio entertainment software that technological innovation can provide. From our first UHQR™ vinyl LP to our latest Ultradisc UHR™ SACD, we have been and will remain a steadfast innovator in the audiophile frontier. We further believe that technological development serves best when accompanied by a profound awareness and appreciation for the elusive magic and mystery that comprises music itself. Our greatest hope is that our products will serve as conduits for ears ands souls to experience premium, pure, natural sound reproduction of diverse, pre-eminent original master recordings across the entire musical spectrum.


Album Info:

A reproduction on CD of the Beatles' fourth UK album, as released by Mobile Fidelity Sound Labs. Thermal printed legend on Silver CD-R disc looks like a "silk screened, factory pressed" CD.
These are transferred from the vinyl releases. Only the smallest amount of noise reduction necessary has been applied.
An excellent sounding recording, when compared to the actual Mobile Fidelity releases. Very clear, crisp stereo.

Please note that while every effort was made to ensure this recordings sounded as good as possible, and only virgin vinyl was used during the making of this CD, it is not to the audio standard of the CD only MFSL releases.

This release is most likely to appeal to completists, but I started posting with the excellent first four Beatles albums and so will continue until all the MFSL versions have been posted here.

While I’m not convinced there is a vast difference between this MFSL version and it’s official counterpart I have uploaded it in the interest of completing the MFSL set.

As always, HQ scans of the original artwork is included in the archive.

Rubber Soul saw The Beatles in their third year of monumental success and in a state of transition. The smiling, lovable mop tops of old in their matching suits were being replaced by more complex, sober characters with greater songwriting scope. The cover reflects this with the album title written in psychedelic script, a hint of what was to come within a year.
The songwriting has moved away from "I want to hold your hand" into darker territory with tracks like the spiteful "Run For Your Life" but there's still time for reflection with haunting songs like the beautiful "In My Life", a bittersweet tribute to the fleeting nature of existence.
McCartney dips a toe into the musical pastiche territory he would make his own on Sgt. Pepper and The White album with "Michelle", a play on French Cafe Music and the album opens with a storming Beatle rocker "Drive My Car". One of The Beatles best LPs and for Mop Top historians an important transitional work.

Tracklisting:

01. Drive My Car
02. Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)
03. You Won't See Me
04. Nowhere Man
05. Think For Yourself
06. The Word
07. Michelle
08. What Goes On
09. Girl
10. I'm Looking Through You
11. In My Life
12. Wait
13. If I Needed Someone
14. Run For Your Life

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My other MFSL posts:

The Beatles - Please Please Me (MFSL)
The Beatles - With The Beatles (MFSL)
The Beatles - A Hard Day's Night (MFSL)
The Beatles – For Sale (MFSL)
The Beatles – Revolver (MFSL)
The Beatles – Let It Be (MFSL)

More to come…