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Paul McCartney on Rubber Soul Cover Accident
Paul McCartney explains how a slip during the 'Rubber Soul' album cover shoot created the iconic elongated image.
In brief
Paul McCartney explains how a slip during the 'Rubber Soul' album cover shoot created the iconic elongated image. Paul McCartney revealed that a cardboard slip during the 'Rubber Soul' album cover shoot created the elongated shape that became the album's iconic cover. Originally reported by NME.
Rubber Soul Cover Shoot
Paul McCartney explains how the Beatles shot the iconic album cover for their 1965 release.
Cover Creation Process
Photographer Robert Freeman projected images onto cardboard to create the album cover shape.
Cardboard Slip
The cardboard slipped backwards during the session, giving the image an elongated shape.
Accidental Perfect Fit
McCartney and the band embraced the slip, saying it echoed the album's title 'Rubber Soul'.
“‘That’s perfect. If you print it with this stretched shape it will echo the title of ‘Rubber Soul’”
Cover Release Details
The expanded edition of the 1965 album is now available with new stereo mixes and a hardbound book.
What to remember
Paul McCartney revealed that a cardboard slip during the 'Rubber Soul' album cover shoot created the elongated shape that became the album's iconic cover.
