MANFRED MANN'S EARTH BAND NIGHTINGALES & BOMBERS A-2 Press UK LP ARCHIVED COPY

	£		117
	$		155

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We list in many cases, 'Archived' & 'mint' condition items, we are able to source from private collections all over the UK. So we hope you can be put at ease that what you are bidding on is of the highest quality.

We play through most of the records, unless the item is clearly mint, or sealed..in which case we don't play them, thus maintaining their 'unplayed' status!  Obviously with some of these rare items there will be the odd 'anomoly' along the way , the odd little static pop or lead in 'sizzle' for a split second.. nothing is perfect we find! all systems differ, but we aim to describe these as accurately as possible for you.... PLEASE ENJOY THIS ITEM YOU ARE NOW LOOKING AT..

MANFRED MANN'S EARTH BAND

'NIGHTINGALES AND BOMBERS'

VERY HARD TO FIND GENUINE UK  TRANSITION 'MELYS' Pressing LP 

1st SLEEVE AND BOTH MATRIX NUMBERS IN THE DEAD WAX

VERY FEW PLAYS..SOUNDS AMAZING.

Released 1975

Label    BRONZE BRON 337

Matrix        BRON337 A-2U    MELYS  I.B.C   Stamper: 1 GD  (Crossed out)  ILPS 9337 A-2U BRNA 337 A-2U

                   BRON337 B-2U    MELYS  I.B.C   Stamper: 1 L  (Crossed out)  ILPS 9337 B-2U BRNA 337 B-2U

THE VINYL   MINT-   INCREDIBLE  CONDITION

As you can see, this vinyl is the highly prized1975 pressing with the ILPS matrix numbers crossed out in the dead wax - Stored from new this LP has seen possibly a couple of plays only, and remains in pristine condition everywhere.

This 1975 pressing is a superb vinyl which has retained its amazing glossy sheen and finish. There is no dulling anywhere and overall it is in incredible condition for an LP of this age. The edges are silky smooth, typical of these vintage pressings. We are seing fewer and fewer copies of this LP, so rarely do we see a copy at all, let alone like this.

a couple of light spider lines around the centre hole, and no wear to the spindle hole whatsoever.

There is barely a hint of any whisp lines, and thats it-  nothing else!  Clearly this LP has been archived for many many years, a few little dust specs are on the vinyl when we slid it for checking..IT REMAINS IN ASTONISHING CONDITION.

On playing through we heard nothing bar the tiniest of lead in static in the dead grooves..and a few little static crackles in the play in a few places..nothing to spoil the listening though.. In fact its easily as good as we have heard!

OVERALL THIS IS SIMPLY A MUST FOR ANY FINAL UPGRADE COLLECTION. YOU WILL NOT SEE BETTER.

THE LABELS   MINT  FLAT MATT LABELS

THE SLEEVE     EX+

Correct FLAT MATT  first UK issued earliest sleeve  - with THIN spine.

Printer credits -un named & had the EMI Hayes logo

 This is in simply incredible condition, quite amazing how it has survived so clean. This sleeve is incrddibly hard to find in any condition, the delicate matt finish and black inks makes it so hard to protect and store..but this sleeve is quite something!

The edges are all super clean with no real traces of rub, at all , and all colours and inks remain in outstanding condition

NO RUB ON THE BLACK INKS!!

A small thumb crease on the top front and a few light spider lines over the edges on all sides.

No powdery white ringwear - some very light ring press, and all edges are super crisp.

the lightest of tip rub &   The spine edge is totally unmarked with no wear, or squash.

The open edge remains in immaculate sharp condition -superb.

One small blue sticker on top right, probably a price indicator put on new by the record store.

We cannot add any more than this! ITS A BEAUTY!

THE INNER SLEEVE   MINT 

 PAT PRINTED  LINER ORIGINAL

POSTAGE DISCOUNTS:

Don't forget we offer big postage discounts on multi wins..the more LPs you win, the cheaper the postage works out for you worldwide- Up to 2 kilos or 5 LPs, after which we will send your wins in more than one parcel..ALL very well protected in mailers, stiffeners, plenty of tape & protection, then 'signed delivered' to your door-  and to date we have nad NO damaged items!  ;0)

We hope you enjoy looking at this item, and good luck if you decide to bid for it...We can safely say you will not be dissapointed- If you need to know anyting else, please feel free to contact us with any questions.

All our items are sent 'signed delivery' tracked to your door, (we have never had an item go missing anywhere in the world!) for peace of mind for both you and us! All items are sent in strong protective mailer boxes and stiffeners. With over 28 years in mail order and the music industry 'worldwide' we pride ourselves on the fact you can bid safely on all our items, and knowing you are being dealt with by professionals.

ENJOY! ;0)