Queens Of The Stone Age Debut Green Translucent 1st Press S/t Lp 1 Of 198 Mint

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Code ID
#359595
Ebay Item #
254610505831
Sold Price
$800.46
Bids
40
Auction End date
07 Jun 2020
Seller Location
Dorset
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Item Description

Queens of the Stone Age

S/T Debut

MR151

Man s Ruin Records

30 November 1998

Here we have one of the rarest records pressed in the past 25 years. A first pressing of Queens of the Stone Age s debut record rarely come up for sale especially the green pressings. 3000 1st pressings exist, 2500 were on black vinyl, 300 on yellow and 198 on this green translucent vinyl. I have seen only one or two ever come up for auction with one on discogs valued at just under 1000.

There are of course many bootleg versions of this record due to its scarcity and many of the bootlegs are very well done at least aesthetically. The telltale signs of an original like this comes down to a few criteria:

1. The matrix numbers on the dead wax are parallel to one another at 12 and 6 o clock respectably. Bootlegs often have them at 90 angles or just one matrix number.

2. The openings on the gatefold sleeve have one fully open side for the vinyl but the left side is fully sealed. Bootlegs have two open sides often with one glued or just open.

There are likely more criteria but I haven t actually held a bootleg long enough to observe. Further information can be found at the following link or just Google for a vast amount of research by other collectors.



This, however, is a fully original pressing and in stunning condition throughout. I bought it myself from Picadilly Records in Manchester shortly after seeing them live. I have played it only a handful of times as I was bought another copy which I still play to this day. As such the record and sleeve are in fantastic condition and if you ve been looking for the holy grail then you ve just found it

Matrix Numbers

Matrix / Runout Side A etchings : MR-151-A L-50953Matrix / Runout Side B etchings : MR-151-B L-50953X




Outer Sleeve : Near Mint

The 1st press sleeve is in near perfect condition. There are no rips, tears, laminate lift, ringwear or graffiti whatsoever. The spine is strong and perfect. All the colours are vivid and it looks as if just bought bar the most minor of shelf wear and I mean mild. All edges are sharp and flat and there is no foxing to speak of. It looks almost as new

Inner Sleeve: Nr Mint

The first press inner with rounded edges is perfect in every way. No rips, tears or staining.

Vinyl Nr MINT


It is in near perfect condition. I know that I have only played this very minimally, probably a handful.of times.at most and I look after my records so other than the smallest of near invisible removals, it s in amazing condition. It sounds simply stunning and just jumps off the turntable. There is undoubtedly a huge difference when compared to my represses. It just sounds perfect as if the amps of the guitars are in the room. There are no jumps, skips or anything that will detract. On my playthough I only heard the occasional static at full volume. The dynamics are insane with every instrument being distinguishable. This is a record that was made to be played on a turntable. You won t be disappointed

Labels: Nr Mint

Not a mark to mention, no spider lines, no writing, just perfect labels.



So there we have it. This really is a once in a lifetime record of one of the best and rarest Queens of the Stone Age records available. You won t see another


Happy Bidding


I will post the record with inner sleeve and vinyl removed from outer sleeve and placed in a new plastic sleeve. The record will then be packaged into a high quality, boxed mailer with two stiffeners either side. In short, It will be bombproof

I will post as soon as payment is received and full tracking will be updated once dispatched. If you are unhappy with my grading, I offer a full refund with no quibbles and will pay return postage if in the UK. Certain countries I will not post to so please ask if outside UK. Anyone with less than 5 feedback will have to message me.before bidding or I will remove their bids. I am an honest seller looking a for honest buyers only Thanks




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