MANFRED MANN'S EARTH BAND SOMEWHERE IN AFRIKA RARE 1st UK Press LP VAULT COPY

	£		74
	$		98

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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

'SOMEWHERE IN AFRIKA'

RARE UK A2  PRESS ON BRONZE - PLAYS IMMACULATE!

COMES WITH A BACKSTAGE SATIN PASS FROM THE TOUR..UNUSED..

 Rare to find this UK pressing these days, this copy is a beauty!

Released   1982

Label        BRONZE BRON543

Matrix      BRON543 A 2  420 Y  Stampers: 1 1 1

                 BRON543 BV3  420 Y  Stampers: 1 1 1

THE VINYL   EX+  INCREDIBLE  CONDITION

As you can see, this vinyl is the BRONZE  UK pressing -RARE to see this on vinyl.  Stored from new this LP has seen A FEW PLAYS ONLY, and remains in superb condition everywhere.

some very light dull streaks in a few places, but nothing hampers the play.

IT PLAYS STUNNING -Some very light crackle on the lead in and a couple of static crackles in the dead grooves, a professional hoover clean could remedy this, and overall its a superb listen

A few light spider lines around the centre hole, but no wear to the spindle hole whatsoever. and SURPLUS WAX around the centre hole.

There is some light whisp and a couple of very light hairlines that are visible under bright light!

OVERALL THIS IS SIMPLY A MUST FOR ANY COLLECTION. FINDING THESE FIRST PRESSES IS BECOMING VERY HARD TO DO.

THE LABELS   MINT- 

THE SLEEVE    EX STRONG

Correct  UK  LOW GLOSS FINISH SLEEVE  first issued earliest sleeve 

This is a super sleeve and very hard to see at all...this LP rarely comes round.

The edges are all clean with just some feint traces of rub , and all colours and inks remain in outstanding condition.

A few light spider lines over the edges and there is  a couple of pinched spider lines over the spine.

Some very light ring press-typical of this flimsy sleeve, but nothing to worry about and nothing that spoils the look of the sleeve. A couple of light thumb creases on the font.

No powdery white ringwear  and all edges are super crisp with just the tiniest of tip rub.

The open edge remains in sharp condition with little hint of handling

The spine edge is clean with just the pinced spider lines affecting its straight unsquashed look, just two little spots of rub (hard to see these even!) - titles are perfectly legible.

WE CLARIFY BY SAYING, THIS SLEEVE IS  SUPER  QUALITY. and RARE TO SEE AT ALL!

THE INNER SLEEVE   MINT-

Original printed CARD LYRIC  inner..immaculate no wear or damage

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.

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ENJOY! ;0)