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Here is a genuine piece of musical history - an absolute earliest first copy of David Bowie s first ever LP Not only does this have the first press matrix numbers, but with the first mothers and the first stampers on both sides, you cannot find an earlier copy.
This really is the ultimate first pressing.
As you would expect, this has the following 1st press matrix numbers:Side 1: ARL-7754-1B Side 2: ARL-7755-1BBut what makes this one special is that this copy also has the 1st mothers and 1st stampers on both sides:Side 1: 1 B Side 2: 1 Bmaking it the earliest copy you can find.
The record was pressed by Decca, so B 1 .
So, in full, the matrix numbers, mothers and stampers on this LP are:Side 1: ARL-7754-1B 1 B Side 2: ARL-7755-1B 1 B ALL of these are the original, earliest and first.
You cannot get an earlier copy.
Only the very, very first copies of this LP will have B and B stampers and if any of them still survive today, I doubt that they will be in the condition this one is in.
This is the absolute earliest first copy of Bowie s first ever LP in superb condition.
Detailed description Vinyl: The vinyl looks superb and has retained its original high sheen.
It has clearly been well cared-for.
Under bright light, side one has just some whispy hairlines and sleeve-removal marks.
Side two has a handful of slightly more-visible fine marks but there is nothing significant anywhere.
I have played the entire record and it sounds fantastic.
There is some background noise which can be heard in the quiet parts and the run-ins/outs, fades, silent grooves and intros and the occasional random click.
There were a few places where you get a handful of soft clicks and there was a bit of fuzz at the beginning of side two, but there is absolutely nothing loud or intrusive anywhere.
This is a superb example and was a real pleasure to listen to.
Much of it sounds Near Mint, but to cover everything I would play-grade the album overall as EASILY Excellent Ex .
Labels: Both labels look great with no damage, writing, stickers etc and just light spindle marking.
Sleeve: The sleeve has no damage, writing, splits, tears or stickers etc and just light signs of use.
There are some small creases around the edges, spine and corners and some shaping around the disk.
The unlaminated rear has some discolouration, mainly at the top edge and a few small speckles.
Overall this is a very presentable example.
Edge wear: There is only light wear to the edges.
The spine is solid and firm and the text is all 100 readable.
There are just light signs of use, with a couple of tiny nicks, at the opening.
Corner wear: There is light corner-wear to three corners.
The bottom opening corner is slightly more worn, with the beginnings of a very small corner split just a couple of milimetres .
Inner sleeve: Original poly-lined inner sleeve with information about caring for records etc, printed in blue on one side.
No splits, tears or damage, just some signs of age.
Detracting features not covered above: None.
This is a very nice example of an absolute first pressing Please check out my other items and take advantage of reduced postage costs for multiple buys.
Information about descriptions.
My items are always described accurately and fairly.
I always do my best to point out any blemishes which might detract from the item and all photographs are of the actual item you will get.
Play-graded vinyl: I play grade records where possible but I don t have time to play them all.
I always state in the listing if I have played a record prior to describing it.
Visually-graded vinyl: Unless specifically stated in the listing, vinyl is visually graded.
A visual grading will identify physical flaws such as scratches and can help determine whether a record has been cared-for properly.
I always do my best to give a fair assessment of any visible marks on the playing surface, but a visual grading will not identify noise or crackle caused by non-visible sources.
Most of the records I sell are between thirty and fifty years old and so it is likely that there may be some background noise even if they look perfect.
Please see Terms and Conditions below for my refunds policy for visually graded records.
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TERMS CONDITIONS My items are fully guaranteed - if it is not as described you can return it for a full refund, including postage.
Refunds for visually graded records which are returned based upon the buyer s assessment of the record s playgrade, will not include postage costs in either direction.
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I will not accept returns where the buyer has not read or not understood something which is stated/shown in the listing.
I accept Paypal and postal orders in UK Sterling GBP for all purchases.
I also accept cheques in UK Sterling GBP on orders OVER 50.Please pay for your item within three days of the auction closing.
If you are intending to bid on other items and wish to pay when they have closed, please contact me to let me know.
I reserve the right to cancel any transactions and offer the item to the second highest bidder if no contact or payment is made within three days.
POSTAGE PACKING I care about the records I sell and believe that they need to be carefully and securely packaged to ensure that they survive their journey through the post.
Vinyl is removed from the sleeve for posting and the contents will be protected with rigid cardboard stiffeners.
All packages are labelled Do not bend and securely sealed with FRAGILE parcel tape.
I support the use of recycled materials and so I may send some items in packaging which has been previously used or which has been made from other cardboard packaging.
If you wish your item to be sent in entirely new packaging please let me know before paying for it.
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P P charges I need to cover the cost of postage and packing materials, but I try not to charge more for packing and posting your item than it actually costs me.
I do not view P P costs as a means of making money.
However, to quote an exact cost for every LP is difficult because of the wide variance in weight e.g.
Abbey Road weighs around 230 grams whereas Led Zeppelin III weighs around 390 grams .
But the majority of single LPs, when packed, will weigh around 500-550 grams and I have based my P P rates on this.
Occasionally, you may end up paying a few pence more than it actually costs me and occasionally you may end up paying a few pence less than it actually costs me.
If there is a significant discrepancy in your favour I will refund the difference.
Double LPs will be charged as two LPs, triple LPs will be charged as three LPs.
Box sets etc will be charged according to weight.
UK P P costs UK Standard service - items valued below 50 are sent using first class recorded post.
The cost for this is as follows: One to four LPs with a combined total value below 50 4.50.
First 7 or CD 3.00, each additional 7 or CD add 0.50 UK Special Delivery - Any order valued over 50 will be sent fully insured using Royal Mail Special Delivery and the total cost of this will be 8.55 for one to four LPs and 11.40 for five or more LPs .
Please wait for my invoice before paying.Any item which sells for less than 10 can be sent by standard second class mail, free of charge.
Airmail with tracking and insurance to any country OUTSIDE the UK Overseas orders will ONLY be sent fully insured.
I include insurance on all invoices.
Basic insurance for items valued up to 50 is included in the costs below.
Europe First LP or 12 11.95, each additional LP or 12 add 2.00.
First 7 or CD 6.85, each additional 7 or CD add 0.60.
Rest of the world anywhere outside Europe First LP or 12 15.95, each additional LP or 12 add 3.50.
First 7 or CD 8.15, each additional 7 or CD add 0.90.
Overseas orders valued between 50 and 500 will be insured for an additional 2.60 For overseas orders valued over 500, please contact me.
Overseas orders weighing more than 2kg or valued over 500 may be split into two or more packages as appropriate so they can be sent using Royal Mail s Small Packet Rate, so please wait for my invoice on larger multiple purchases.
Customs declaration for overseas orders: Please note that for overseas orders outside the EU I need to complete a customs declaration and must enter the value of the package on the declaration.
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