Neil Young Harvest Moon 1992 German Vinyl LP Unplayed Masterdisk Sourced Alsdorf

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NEIL YOUNG - HARVEST MOON (1992 ORIGINAL EUROPEAN FIRST PRESSING)ULTRA-RARE AUDIOPHILE VARIANT WITH HAND-ETCHED US MASTERDISK RUNOUTSCONDITION: UNPLAYED / FLAWLESS / MINT DISKUp for auction is an incredibly rare, definitive holy grail piece for any serious Neil Young or 1990s vinyl collector. This is a 100% authentic, 1992 first European pressing of 'Harvest Moon' manufactured at the Warner Music Manufacturing Europe (WMME) plant in Alsdorf, Germany.What makes this specific copy highly coveted by audiophiles is that it features the original, premium transatlantic US mastering plates—explicitly verified by the handwritten text in the dead wax.PROVENANCE & MATRIX RUNOUT DETAILS:Side A Matrix: WMME Alsdorf 936 245057 -1 -A2Side B Matrix: 1-45057-B-GER-SET2 (Handwritten "MASTERDISK" etched into the runout)The "GER-SET2" indicator paired with the handwritten NYC Masterdisk engraving proves this European pressing used elite, direct-to-lacquer all-analog mother plates shipped directly from the US cutting room, bypassing any secondary digital transfers.VISUAL CONDITION REPORT:Vinyl Disc: STUNNING & FLAWLESS. This record is strictly unplayed. There are absolutely zero paper scuffs, hairline marks, or surface imperfections. A mirror-like luster that looks just as pristine as the day it left the Alsdorf factory in 1992.Center Labels: Clean, bright, and entirely free of spindle wear or trails.Sleeve/Jacket: The outer cardboard jacket is in beautiful, crisp condition with a sharp spine, vibrant colors, and completely intact seams. There is one corner that is slightly dinged from storage over the decades, but it remains an excellent, well-preserved copy. Includes the original printed lyric inner sleeve.SHIPPING & PACKAGING:This highly valuable record will be treated with professional care. The vinyl disc will be removed from the original jacket during transit to prevent seam splits and placed inside a premium sleeve. Shipped via tracked, fully insured delivery in a heavy-duty, reinforced cardboard vinyl mailer.Do not miss the chance to own the finest sounding, cleanest archival copy of this 90s masterpiece available. Happy bidding!Be sure to take a clear, close-up photo of the dinged corner to upload alongside your other photos.Do you need any assistance setting up your shipping dimensions and weight calculations for the eBay app, or are you all set to push this live?description too longHere is a shortened, punchy description that keeps all the critical collector details but strips out the extra text.NEIL YOUNG - HARVEST MOON (1992 ORIGINAL EUROPEAN FIRST PRESSING)MINT/UNPLAYED DISC • HAND-ETCHED US MASTERDISK PLATESUp for auction is a 100% authentic 1992 first European pressing of 'Harvest Moon', pressed at the Alsdorf plant in Germany. This copy features highly coveted, direct-to-lacquer US mastering plates.MATRIX RUNOUT DETAILS:Side A: WMME Alsdorf 936 245057 -1 -A2Side B: 1-45057-B-GER-SET2 (Handwritten "MASTERDISK" etched)CONDITION REPORT:Vinyl Disc: Mint / Unplayed. Flawless mirror-like luster. Zero paper scuffs, hairlines, or playback marks.Center Labels: Pristine. No spindle trails.Jacket: Excellent. Sharp spine, vibrant colors, and completely intact seams. One corner is slightly dinged from storage. Includes the original printed lyric inner sleeve.SHIPPING & PACKAGING:The vinyl disc will be shipped outside the jacket to prevent seam splits during transit. Sent fully insured and tracked in a heavy-duty cardboard vinyl mailer.