The Beatles - Rubber Soul Issued in a fully laminated flip-back sleeve with dark green "arrow" OBI, fold-out lyric insert, and black paper inner sleeve. Sleeve VG+ (light general wear) Record NM OBI NM Insert VG+ "Rubber Soul" is the sixth studio album by The Beatles, released on December 3, 1965, in the United Kingdom by Parlophone Records and on December 6, 1965, in the United States by Capitol Records. It marked a significant shift in the band's musical style, moving away from their earlier pop-oriented sound towards a more sophisticated and experimental approach. "Rubber Soul" is often praised for its innovative songwriting, sophisticated arrangements, and cohesive sound. It is considered a landmark album in The Beatles' discography and a key influence on the development of popular music in the 1960s and beyond. The cover of the album features an iconic distorted photograph of the band, which further reflects the album's departure from their earlier image and sound.