Saxon Power and the Glory West Germany CD Carrere Red Label 1983 1st press 1984
First pressing made in West Germany for international and domestic markets in the early 80-ties.01 matrix and no manufacturing etching in stacking area. Original heavy smooth sided jewelcase in good condition included. Authentic release with silver to centre label.
Polygram
- The first CD pressing plant in West Germany was owned
by Polygram Records. This plant, which opened in August 1982, was
located in Hannover, West Germany. CDs that were pressed by Polygram had
Made in West Germany by Polygram on the label, except when they did
lego pressings for other companies like EMI and RCA Victor . In
October 1985 Polygram transferred control of their West German pressing
plant to a joint venture between Philips and DuPont Optical. This
company, Philips DuPont Optical or PDO, was used to press CDs for a
number of companies. It was then they started to use hubetchings
specifying which pressing plant the disc originated from, perhaps as a
measure to control quality. Discs produced by the old pressing plant in
Hannover before October 1985 will therefore have no etching in the
hubarea. Pressings dating after that same date will most likely either have Made in
W.Germany by PDO or PDO Hannover around centre.
Early CDs are collectibles since many of them are the original issues and are, therefore, remnants of the early days of the Compact Digital Disc . Aside from the historical significance, many music enthusiasts also feel that these early pressings offer superior fidelity to later remasters. The reason for this is that many early CDs represent a flat transfer of the tapes used. By contrast, many recent remasters have been prepared through excessive processing, including the abuse of compression and noise reduction. Often these early Cds are the best way to obtain a recording that is as close as possible to the original master. Most were manufactured in either West Germany or Japan for distribution throughout the world before the domestic pressing facilities existed or had capacity to meet demand.
Grading
Disc : Good VG very clean disc with few but minimal lines at edge of disc. Label with just the lightest lines.
Booklet Good VG casedents and light wear around edges.
Tray card: Good VG lightest fading to spines and light waviness to tray card.
Shipping including US as items are shipped from Europe :
Standard shipping no tracking number and no compensation in case of loss :
5 for 1st CD - for each additional CD add 3
2 CD boxes counts as 2 CD. Special rates apply to larger box sets, please inquire.
Expedited shipping with online tracking to 150 countries :
12 for 1st CD - for each additional CD add 3 .
2 CD boxes counts as 2 CD. Special rates apply to larger box sets, please inquire.
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My grading system US Goldmine converted to ebays system :
I always grade under a strong light from an angle.
Like New M- : Very near perfect playing surface and artwork. When held at an angle under extreme lighting you can see perhaps 1 or 2 very light scratches or pin dots.
Very Good EXC : CDs in this condition look used, but like they were taken good care of. Only a few very light scuffs can be seen when the disc is held at an angle to the light. The booklet and inserts are present and have only a few very minor flaws such as a slight bend or light fingerprints
Good VG : No more than 10 very light to light scratches between 1/8 and 2 . Artwork has case dents or a crease. Plays perfectly.
Acceptable VG : CDs in this condition are more for listening to than collecting. The disc is heavily scratched but can be played through without skipping. The booklet and inserts are present but heavily worn, and may include heavy fingerprints, bent corners, smudges, creases, case dimple marks, and writing.
