10cc BLOODY TOURISTS 1st MELYS PRESS UK LP UNPLAYED OLD SHOP STOCK MINT

	£		19
	$		25

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Welcome to 'Its the vinyl countdown' music auctions. Here you will find some of the most incredible rare records and music memorabilia for your collection. We pride ourselves on auctioning only the highest grade records and items, you will not see anything listed here below EX+ condition, unles the item is extremely rare. You will not see worn covers, warped records or scratched records. We simply do not bother with them.

We list in many cases, 'Archived' & 'mint' condition items, we are able to source from private collections all over the UK. So we hope you can be put at ease that what you are bidding on is of the highest quality.

We play through most of the records, unless the item is clearly mint, or sealed..in which case we don't play them, thus maintaining their 'unplayed' status!  Obviously with some of these rare items there will be the odd 'anomoly' along the way , the odd little static pop or lead in 'sizzle' for a split second.. nothing is perfect we find! all systems differ, but we aim to describe these as accurately as possible for you.... PLEASE ENJOY THIS ITEM YOU ARE NOW LOOKING AT..

10CC

'BLOODY TOURISTS'

UNPLAYED OLD SHOP STOCK FROM 1978!

INCREDIBLE COPY -1st STRAWBERRY 1978  UK PRESSING

Be sure to see our others listed..they are all quite spectacular!

Released 1978

Label    MERCURY  9102 503

Matrix         9102 503  1V //4  STR   STRAWBERRY   Stamper: 1 1

                    9102 503  2V //4STRA  STRAWBERRY   Stamper: 1 1

THE VINYL   MINT UNPLAYED   

As you can see, this vinyl is the  '111' EARLIEST MOTHER STAMPER 1st //4 PRESSING With the original first edition labels- Stored from new this LP remains in pristine  condition.

ARCHIVED FROM NEW OLD SHOP STOCK

GENUINE UK PRESS- NOT A DUTCH IMPORT.

This pressing is a superb vinyl which has retained its amazing glossy sheen and finish. There is no dulling anywhere and overall it is in incredible condition for an LP of this age.

CUT TO THE CHASE: THIS IS UNPLAYED AND MINT.

OVERALL THIS IS SIMPLY A MUST FOR ANY FINAL UPGRADE COLLECTION. YOU WILL NOT SEE BETTER.

THE LABELS   MINT  FLAT MATT LABELS

THE SLEEVE     MINT- 

Correct  first UK issued earliest LOW GLOSS GATEFOLD sleeve  -with the SUPER WIDE spine.

Printed by  -   HOWARDS (Slough)

 This is in superb condition, quite amazing how it has survived so clean.. Most copies we see have bad white rubbing on the edges..but not this one

The edges are all super clean with virtually no traces of rub of any note, at all , and all colours and inks remain in outstanding condition

THE  INKS ARE MAGNIFICENT..

No powdery white ringwear - OR ring press, and all edges are super crisp.

The tiniest of tip rub , &  just a couple of tiny spider lines over the edge of the spine and seam edge.

The spine edge is totally unmarked with no wear, or damage.

the open out of the gatefold is astonishing. We cannot add any more than this! ITS A BEAUTY! 

OVERALL..A REAL BEAUTY!

INNER  MINT-

LYRIC CARD INNER NO THUMB GROOVE..IMMACULATE NO WEAR OR SCISSORING.

POSTAGE DISCOUNTS:

Don't forget we offer big postage discounts on multi wins..the more LPs you win, the cheaper the postage works out for you worldwide- Up to 2 kilos or 5 LPs, after which we will send your wins in more than one parcel..ALL very well protected in mailers, stiffeners, plenty of tape & protection, then 'signed delivered' to your door-  and to date we have nad NO damaged items!  ;0)

We hope you enjoy looking at this item, and good luck if you decide to bid for it...We can safely say you will not be dissapointed- If you need to know anyting else, please feel free to contact us with any questions.

All our items are sent 'signed delivery' tracked to your door, (we have never had an item go missing anywhere in the world!) for peace of mind for both you and us! All items are sent in strong protective mailer boxes and stiffeners. With over 28 years in mail order and the music industry 'worldwide' we pride ourselves on the fact you can bid safely on all our items, and knowing you are being dealt with by professionals.

ENJOY! ;0)