Aldo Nova Self Titled Vinyl US 1st Press Bob Ludwig “RL” In Shrink Hype Sticker

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ALDO NOVA - SELF-TITLED DEBUT VINYL LP (1982) US First Pressing | Bob Ludwig "RL" Masterdisk | Terre Haute Pressing Catalog Number: ARR 37498

Up for sale is a stunning, true archive-grade copy of Aldo Nova's legendary 1982 self-titled debut album, featuring the massive rock anthem "Fantasy." This is a premier collector's piece that has been played only TWO times since it was originally purchased brand new. It has been stored upright in a climate-controlled room and represents a phenomenal condition upgrade for any serious 80s rock vinyl collection.

AUDIOPHILE MATRIX RUNOUT DETAILS: This copy features the highly coveted "RL" dead-wax inscription, proving it was mastered by the legendary Bob Ludwig at Masterdisk for the absolute best audio dynamics possible.

Side One Matrix: T1 AL-37498-2D MASTERDISK RL (Plus plant stamper marks)

Side Two Matrix: 1T BL-37498-2C (Terre Haute pressing confirmation)

CONDITION DETAILS: Vinyl (NM / Near Mint): Pristine, brilliant factory gloss, and played only twice. Complete audio clarity with clean labels and no audible defects.

Jacket (NM / Near Mint): Pristine condition, completely covered in its original factory shrink wrap. Sharp corners and a solid spine.

Hype Sticker: The original factory hype sticker ("Includes 'Fantasy'") remains perfectly intact on the front shrink wrap. Store Price Tag: Features the original retail store price tag still attached to the front shrink wrap, providing a beautiful time-capsule look.

Inner Sleeve (VG+ / Very Good Plus): The original custom-printed inner lyric and photo sleeve is present and clean, with a typical 2-inch split on the right-hand side seam caused by natural movement of the vinyl inside the jacket over time.

SHIPPING: Ships securely in a dedicated cardboard vinyl record mailer via USPS Media Mail. To guarantee a safe delivery and avoid further seam splits during transit, the vinyl will be placed in a protective sleeve outside of the main jacket cover.

Aside from ultra-rare white-label promotional copies sent to radio stations, this exact pressing—the 1982 First US Commercial Pressing featuring the Bob Ludwig MASTERDISK RL signature—is the most valuable version of this album in existence.

Later pressings of this record dropped the "RL" lacquer cut, resulting in a significantly flatter, less dynamic sound. Audiophiles and serious 80s rock collectors explicitly look for the exact "RL" dead-wax inscription listed here for.

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