David Bowie The Man Who Sold The World Dress Cover

	£		310
	$		411

Hi, you are looking at one of the most sought after Bowie records of all time. There have been a couple of counterfeits appearing recently, but, i can guarantee that this record is the original as shown in the pictures.

This is the Mercury 1971 initial release, Tony Visconti's name is clearly shown on the label as Tonny Visconti, the letter P is circled on the label beside the date, 1971, the numbers stamped on the record are 6338 041, the front cover shows the correct amount of the clock on the table and Bowie's foot is approx 1cm from the right hand edge. On the rear of the cover Derek Woodmansey's name is spelt Woodmansley, all these are well known to prove the authenticity of the entire album.

Grading:-

The cover is in excellent plus condition, there is some very slight scuffing to the top edge of the cover, the top left and bottom left corners show very slight scuffing, the spine is very clear with all words clearly visible, there is a very slight crush in the middle of the spine, there is a very faint record outline on the front cover but mainly visible in strong sunlight. I am only stating all these very minor blemishes as i would expect to know if i was bidding, i cannot emphasise enough that these are minor and I would grade as mint minus, however, in order to not disappoint anyone elses grading i will stick with the EX plus.

The record has a few hairlines mainly visible in sunlight, the labels are a strong colour of black, the record has maintained it's dark sheen, the label has a few spindle marks indicating the record has been played and quite rightly so, this record is brilliant, every true Bowie fan relishes listening to all the tracks. I played the record all the way through to grade it for this auction, simply superb, i will state that on lowering the needle onto the record there is some crackling on both sides, but, as soon as the music starts there are no audible pops, cracks, skips or jumps. I have no hesitation in grading the record as Excellent Plus, the fact the record has been played and enjoyed i will not grade any higher. The record has some dust on it, this in no way hinders the record to play and i would prefer the new owner to clean it if required.

The inner sleeve shows some signs of discolouration, you have to remember that this record is in it's 36th year.

Overall, given the nature of the textured sleeve and the quality of the entire record this is one of the finest examples around, i have listed this in the manner in which i would expect any questions, however, if anyone needs further pictures or clarification on any of the points i've listed then do not hesitate to contact me.

Please do not ask for a buy it now price, it has a low start price but a 3 figure reserve, postage will be set at £3.75, but i would strongly urge the winner to request for insured and signed for postage which i will limit at £6, i appreciate that everyone cannot be in their home to receive it, so, i will send to your works address. This item is not listed anywhere else, the auction will run for the full term. Payment via PayPal, cheque, postal order or cash at your risk, though not recommended.

Please note, that, upon payment i will leave feedback to the winner, i do not believe in waiting for the winner to leave feedback, however, if for any reason you are unsatisfied with the item i will refund your money providing you return the item to me in the same condition as i sent it.

Thanks for looking and good luck

NOTE:- Thanks to one very observant person, i have amended the matrix number to show the correct number, apologies for mistake