David Bowie Man Who Sold The World LP UK RCA 1st Press Not Philips [Ex/Ex]

	£		35
	$		46

Description

An original 1st press of 'MAN WHO' on the UK RCA label from summer 1972. Please note the original release of this title was barely 18 months prior on the Philips label in the UK. Given that Bowie was a relative unknown in '70 these copies are now highly sought after. What you have here is the very 1st pressing on RCA as the company made a huge push to get Bowie into the main stream. Matrix 1E/1E [1st cut]. Note the labels mentions the 'Titanic' publishing credits [not the Mainman credit]. This copy actually comes from around the time STARDUST would finally push Bowie into the big-time [post-summer '72]. The heavy-set vinyl comes housed in an original cover printed by Robert Stace. There's also the lyric inner sleeve, but NO poster.
Vinyl (Ex/Ex-) In great condition and has only seen relatively light use. Under close inspection there are a couple of light marks per side - nothing heavy or troublesome. A thorough testing from beginning to end reveals a mostly EXCELLENT level of playback with one deviation. Intros and inbetweens are lovely and quiet and the audio comes across with superb clarity. A really clean player which will give you maximum opportunity to take in these classic tracks to full effect. Bowie was already exploring the heavier rock sound in '70 as is clear from this collection of songs. The public still had not picked up on his talent [upon original release]. No background observable. Title track - plays clean as a whistle. All I could detect was a bit of distortion [crackle] briefly in Saviour. Can't see what's causing it. The track plays fine overall - but expect this distortion just to appear briefly for a couple of seconds. Highly recommended with just that one brief issue.
Cover (Ex) In quite frankly - terrific condition. Clean front and back with almost no signs of handling - and no creasing.  Hardly any edge wear and the openings are still firm and sharp. The spine is 100% intact - impressive. Overall the cover retains excellent rigidity. Superb!
Inner (Ex-) Lightest ageing. No splits. Sweet!




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