Heart – Magazine (1978) - MINT / FACTORY SEALED
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Description
Exceptional copy for classic rock discographers and strict format collectors. Up for online auction is a pristine, fully factory-sealed original 1978 U.S. presentation of Heart’s platinum-selling sophomore studio album, Magazine, issued on the independent Mushroom Records imprint (MRS-5008).
This specific catalog number documents a critical moment in vinyl history. Following a fierce contract dispute and a federal court injunction, this April 1978 release represents the definitive, band-authorized version. The Wilson sisters re-recorded raw vocals, overhauled the track sequencing, and remixed the audio from the ground up at Sea-West Studios. Because this record remains securely encased in its original 1978 shrink wrap, the physical media inside is guaranteed to be unplayed, pristine Mint (M) condition.
Sonic Profile & Engineering Attributes: • Lacquers & Lathe Cut: Hand-cut by legendary mastering engineer John Golden ("JG"). • Acoustic Chain: Stamped with the highly regarded KENDUN mastering profile in the deadwax, guaranteeing the dynamic, punchy transients and deep low-end response that defined late-70s analog pressings. • Deadwax Identifier Note: True to this official 1978 pressing run, the runout contains the matrix suffix MRS-5008-A-Re1 paired with the collector-favorite "DOG AND BUTTERFLY" etched inscription.
CONDITION GRADING:
Vinyl Disc Condition: Mint (M). Still Sealed. Never extracted from its original packaging, never handled by human hands, and entirely unplayed. Completely free from spindle wear, paper scuffs, environmental dust, or fingerprint degradation.
Jacket Cover Sleeve: Near Mint (NM). Beautifully preserved, thick rigid cardboard construction with striking, sharp 90-degree corners. The spine is perfectly squared with crisp, flawless factory typography. Print finishes remain extraordinarily vibrant with zero ultraviolet sun-fading or color bleeding. Absolutely NO promotional punch-holes, cut-out saw-marks, or corner-clips.
Shrink Wrap Integrity: 100% complete, Crystal clear, original factory heat-shrink seal. No compression splits, stress tears, or ring-wear scuffing. Includes original factory "breathe holes" in the shrink wrap, validating its untampered authenticity.
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