Rare
Virgin Insanity Illusions of the Maintenance Man 1971 1st Pressing
Limited edition only 200 pressed
Includes rare 8.5 x 11 insert.
This is the original U.S. 1st pressing . This is not a reissue, an import or counterfeit pressing.
Matrix side 1: F 72411-1 - 116 BRS
Side 2: F 72411-2 - 116 BRS
Pre-owned condition of cover is good slight crease top right corner no splits. Vinyl has never been played few slight scuffs marks from handling.
Slight factory dimple in vinyl, should play fine.
History of this record
After a master was cut in Dallas in mid-1971, 200 copies were pressed by a custom operation, a small run even for a vanity pressing, where 500 is the usual minimum. Furthermore, an actual printed sleeve exceeded the Virgin Insanity budget, and the band opted for rubber-stamping their monicker and album title manually onto the plain cardboard sleeves, making each copy unique. Sales were confined to friends and family, although Bob Long managed to get scattered local radio stations in Texas interested, no mean feat under the circumstances. Nevertheless, the 200 copies took some time to sell out.
