David Bowie Hunky Dory True 1st Press Vinyl Laminate Sleeve No Gem No Mainman

Here we have the Holy Grail of Hunky Dory pressings with this true 1st press copy many of the copies advertised as 1st presses are actually 2nd pressings unlike this one.
Info taken from Collector s notes: The history of UK Hunky Dory pressings is quite complex.
When the record was first published in December 1971, nobody wanted to buy it, so the first pressing this one is extremely rare.
The first pressing has a front-laminated cover the major criterion to determine the very early pressings , no MainMan credits on the label, no Gem production text and logo in the top right corner of the cover back, a glossy label and the words BOBIL and RASPUTIN in the matrix.
The second pressing was issued following the success of Ziggy Stardust and has a laminated front cover, too, no MainMan credits on the label, Gem production plus the Gem logo in the top right corner of the cover back, a glossy label and the words BOBIL and RASPUTIN in the matrix.
Artist: David Bowie Album: Hunky Dory true 1st press Cat Number: PMC 1202 mono Matrix Nos: XEX 421-1N Bobil and XEX 422-1N Rasputin Original Year of Release: 1971 Country of Manufacture: Gt Britain Label/Format: RCA / orange Sleeve Front: RCA front laminated sleeve is overall in very good condition with light storage wear and creasing around the edges, light ring wear and a couple of thumb creases Sleeve Reverse: light ring wear and a little discoloration Spine: The spine has a couple of small rubs but the writing is still clear and legible Inner Sleeve: complete with lyric sheet insert and original RCA inner sleeve but stored in a Nagoka anti-static sleeve Vinyl Overall : in very good condition, with visible marks that don t affect the play and the music is bright and clear with just the occasional slightest hint of background crackle in a couple of the quieter tracks but not enough to mar the enjoyment of this stunning very 1st pressing of this album in its truest form