DAVID BOWIE - THE MAN WHO SOLD THE WORLD - RARE 1st UK RCA PRESS 1E 1E MATRICES
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DAVID BOWIE - THE MAN WHO SOLD THE WORLD (LPS-4816)
Quite simply one of the most underrated albums of all time, this is the work of a genius, and luckily his story continues.
This is the rare first press on the RCA label, the very first being on the Mercury label, even so this is very difficult to come across with the 1E 1E matrices and complete.
The Robert Stace sleeve is in EX condition.
The glossy orange labels are in EX+ condition.
The inner is in EX+ condition.
The poster is in unused condition.
The vinyl is in EX to EX+ condition (just a couple of very light sleeve removal hairlines under lights)
The matrices are BPRS 4512 1E A1C etched
BPRS 4513 1E A1F etched - very very early press
"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, discolouration, 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.
POOR: The record will not play properly due to scratches, bad surface noise, etc. The cover and contents will be badly damaged or partly missing.
BAD: The record is unplayable or might even be broken, and is only of use as a collection filler."
As well as the above grades, Near Mint is often used as well; this is really for a record that appears new but is known to have been played because the label has light spindle marks or because it has come from a previous owner and is assumed to have been played by them. For records which appear to fall between the accepted grades, + and - are also often added to the grading.
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