DAVID BOWIE STAGE PL 02913 1978 UK 1ST PRESS 2x VINYL LP SUPERB AUDIO

	£		50
	$		66

David Bowie ?– Stage
Label:RCA Victor ?– PL 02913(2)
Format:2 × Vinyl, LP, Album, Gatefold Sleeve

Country:UK
Released:1978
Genre:Electronic, Rock
Style:Art Rock, Experimental, Glam

Matrix Side 1:  PL-02913-A-1  ZIG                        A1E
Matrix Side 2:  PL-02913-B-1 STAME                  A1D 
Matrix Side 3:  PL-02913-C-1 LORDES                A1C
Matrix Side 4:  PL-02913-D-1 HELOWS               A1B

All records are graded to the Record Collector Guidelines, with extra information added as required when play tested. Also all photos above are of the exact record you will receive if successful.

These records are in excellent+ condition. There are a few extremely light spindle marks on all labels but these are hard to spot and are only really visible under bright light. There are are no pen marks, nasty scuffs or severe fading and overall all the labels are in great shape.

As for the vinyl itself, all sides are very clean and free from anything serious or sinister. All have a beautiful gloss and have nothing serious as I say. I am going to grade each side induvidually based on its appearance, whilst the audio feedback will be noted below.

Side 1 has a stunning vivid shine and next to nothing visible in normal light. There is one small area of extemely light groove wear showing but other than this it is superb. I would grade this side as EX+.

Side 2 is as above and it also in great shape. It does however have 2 areas of light groove wear and a couple of incredibly light hairlines. I would still grade it as EX+, but its a little lower than side 1.

Side 3 also has a beautiful lustre and is free from any sign of light groove wear. It does however have a couple of light lines evident and so I would grade as EX+ at a similar level of side 2.

Side 4 again has a lovely shine and no groove wear. It has a few light lines and the only 'real' scratch on the album. This is just over 1" in length, cant be felt and is not serious. Other than this scratch it is great so I would be confident it still easily grades as EX.

So overall all sides having nothing sinister and have a beautiful gloss. I would be confident to grade as EX+ for a combined grading, and this is with the audio taken into consideration which is described below.

I carefully play tested both the records and they played near perfectly. They lay completely flat with next to no movement in the record arm. The sound produced from both is superb. It has incredible clarity and is full of definition. Its crisp, dynamic and other than a minuscule trace in the run in has next to no interference or surface noise anywhere on any of the four sides. There may be the occasional trace between tracks but even this is barely audible as its a live album and between tracks tends to have the crowds reaction/cheering audible. There are obviously no skips, jumps, annoying clicks or any other serious issues. Its an audio experience of very high quality and was an absolute pleasure to play test to such an iconic live album with such clarity. The one light mark on side 4 has no affect at all on my system which has a SME 3009 tonearm, ortofon stylus and is of good quality and pretty revealing.

The gatefold sleeve is in excellent+ condition. It has just very slight wear to the edges and corners(pics), and the writing along the spine is all clearly legible. There are no splits or weak areas and the spine is square and rock solid. There are no tears, scuffs or pen marks anywhere and it has only the most minimal amount of creasing to the lamiante. There is however faint ring marks visible on both the front and back, which is the reason for slightly lower grading. Inside the gatefold is superb and still has its original 'cracking' to the laminate when it is near fully opened. So overall it is in great shape with just the ring marks to report really. Please study the pictures provided to gain as much information as possible to its condition.

It contains 2 plain white inners which are in excellent condition with no splits or serious issues but very slight age related wear.

The record will be packaged in cardboard stiffeners and bubble wrapped thoroughly when dispatched. It will also be sent in a brand new protective plastic sleeve, and within 24hrs of receiving payment to ensure swift delivery.

I hope my photos are comprehensive enough but if you have any questions then don't hesitate to contact me. Also please check my Ebay feedback for a positive history of record grading, A1 communication and quick delivery times.

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