The Beatles - Rubber Soul: USA Edition (Gold Vinyl) (Record Store Day 2026) LP

One of the most beloved albums in music history returns in a beautiful and highly collectible gold vinyl edition!

The Beatles – Rubber Soul: USA Edition celebrates the original American version of the legendary 1965 album, presented as a special release for Record Store Day Black Friday 2026.

Originally released in December 1965, Rubber Soul marked an important turning point in the remarkable musical journey of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr.

Moving beyond their earlier pop sound, The Beatles began exploring new musical directions, incorporating elements of folk rock, soul and increasingly sophisticated songwriting.

The result was one of the most influential albums of the 1960s and an essential chapter in the history of popular music.

The Original American Rubber Soul

When Rubber Soul was released in the United States, American fans received a different version from the original British album.

Capitol Records created a distinctive twelve-track edition, changing the running order and including songs that had previously appeared on other British Beatles releases.

The American album opens with I've Just Seen A Face, originally featured on the UK edition of Help!.

Another addition was It's Only Love, giving the American release a slightly different musical character.

These changes created an album with a particularly strong folk rock atmosphere, highlighting the band's acoustic arrangements, beautiful vocal harmonies and increasingly mature songwriting.

For many American Beatles fans, this version of Rubber Soul became a defining album of the 1960s.

Featuring Timeless Beatles Classics

The American edition of Rubber Soul includes some of the most memorable recordings from The Beatles' extraordinary career.

Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown) remains one of John Lennon's most celebrated compositions and is particularly notable for George Harrison's use of the sitar.

Michelle showcases Paul McCartney's remarkable melodic songwriting, while In My Life is widely regarded as one of the most moving songs in the Beatles catalogue.

Other outstanding tracks include You Won't See Me, The Word, Girl, I'm Looking Through You and Run For Your Life.

Together, these songs demonstrate the band's remarkable musical development during one of the most creative periods in popular music history.

Special Gold Vinyl Edition

This beautiful release is pressed on gold-coloured vinyl and features the iconic American Rubber Soul album artwork.

The famous photograph of The Beatles, combined with the distinctive album lettering, makes this one of the most recognisable record sleeves of the 1960s.

The attractive gold vinyl presentation adds an extra collectible dimension to this classic album.

Released for Record Store Day Black Friday 2026, this edition is a wonderful addition to any Beatles or classic rock record collection.

An essential release for Beatles fans, collectors of classic 1960s music and lovers of special coloured vinyl editions!

Highlights

Special Record Store Day Black Friday 2026 release

Pressed on stunning gold vinyl

Features the classic American edition of Rubber Soul

Original US album configuration with 12 tracks

Includes I've Just Seen A Face and It's Only Love

Featuring Beatles classics Norwegian Wood, Michelle, Girl and In My Life

One of the most influential albums of the 1960s

Iconic Capitol Records album artwork

A beautiful addition to any Beatles vinyl collection

Specifications

Artist: The Beatles

Title: Rubber Soul: USA Edition

Format: LP

Number of Records: 1

Vinyl Colour: Gold

Edition: Record Store Day Black Friday 2026

Release Date: November 27, 2026

Original Release Year: 1965

Original US Record Label: Capitol Records

Genre: Rock / Pop Rock / Folk Rock / Sixties

Number of Tracks: 12

Album Version: US Edition

Tracklist

Side A

I've Just Seen A Face

Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)

You Won't See Me

Think For Yourself

The Word

Michelle

Side B

It's Only Love

Girl

I'm Looking Through You

In My Life

Wait

Run For Your Life