DAVID BOWIE HUNKY DORY 1971 LP 1st PRESS LAMINATED SLEEVE NO GEM OR MAINMAN LOGO
£
235
$
311
£ 235
Sold For
Jul 26, 2015
Sold Date
Jul 16, 2015
Start Date
£ 25
Start price
28
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Great Britain
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Description
ARTIST: DAVID BOWIE
TITLE: HUNKY DORY
LABEL: RCA VICTOR RECORDS
CATALOGUE NUMBER: SF 8244
CANADIAN MATRIX NUMBERS:
Side 1: APRS-5947
Side 2: APRS-5948
RELEASE DATE: 1971
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: UK / Canada
DESCRIPTION: 11-track stereo vinyl LP. Sleeve: This is the first "Robert Stace" printed front laminated picture sleeve with no "MainMan" or "Gem production" text and logo in the top right-hand corner on the rear, complete with lyric insert. The lyric insert does have the "Gem Production" text and logo on the rear. When Hunky Dory was originally released in December 1971, it sold very few copies, so this first pressing sleeve is extremely rare. Record: At this point things get a little odd, the vinyl is the Canadian Dynaflex issue [APRS-5947]. I have thought for years that back in the 70's some unscrupulous record dealer pulled the wool over my eyes. However after spending a considerable amount of time reading through David Bowie forums it seems others collectors bought the same variant. The history of Hunky Dory is very complex and although I have done some research I am not an expert but one thing's for sure, this sleeve is extremely rare!
TRACK LISTING:
Side 1
1. Changes
2. Oh! You Pretty Things
3. Eight Line Poem
4. Life On Mars?
5. Kooks
6. Quicksand
Side 2
1. Fill Your Heart
2. Andy Warhol
3. Song For Bob Dylan
4. Queen Bitch
5. The Bewlay Brothers
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Lyric insert has a crease
SLEEVE CONDITION: Excellent
LYRIC INSERT CONDITION: Excellent
RECORD CONDITION: Excellent
GRADING: Record graded honestly and accurately under halogen lighting
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UK RECORD COLLECTOR'S GRADING SYSTEM:
MINT: The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition. Records advertised as Sealed or Unplayed should be Mint.
EXCELLENT: The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and/or creasing.
VERY GOOD: The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable.
GOOD: The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discoloration, etc.
FAIR: The record is still just playable but has not been cared for properly and displays considerable surface noise; it may even jump. The cover and contents will be torn, stained and/or defaced.
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