Metallica Ride The Lightning 1984 MEGAFORCE 1st Press HW Archival MINIMAL PLAY
$
500
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Description
ONE-OWNER ARCHIVAL COPY - PURCHASED DAY 1
This is a high-grade piece of thrash metal history. I purchased this on release day in 1984 at the legendary Tower Records on 4th & Broadway in NYC. It has been in my personal collection, stored upright in a smoke-free home, for over 40 years.
USAGE & CONDITION:
Minimal Play: This record has only been played a few times—primarily to transfer the audio to tape shortly after purchase. The grooves are in beautiful, crisp condition.
Vinyl Grade: Near Mint (NM) visually and sonically. Retains original deep factory gloss.
Jacket Grade: VG+. Still in the original factory shrink wrap (opened) with the authentic $6.99 Tower Records price sticker and "Give the Gift of Music" decal. Note: Minor corner wear/softening on the exposed cardboard corners, but the jacket faces are pristine under the shrink.
Inner Sleeve: Original lyric insert included. It has a clean seam split (record slides through), which is standard for a 40-year-old original.
PRESSING AUTHENTICITY:
Label: Megaforce Records / Elektra Transition Pressing.
Dead Wax Etchings: STE-60376-B-3 with MASTERDISK and HW (Howie Weinberg) markings. This is the sought-after "loud" cut.
PRO-PACKING & SHIPPING:
I handle my records with care. This will be professionally packed and insured for $600 at Box Brothers in La Jolla, CA. I will ship it "Sandwich Style" (record in a new sleeve placed outside the jacket) to ensure no seam splits occur during transit.
The price includes the $25 professional packing and handling fee from Box Bros
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