PHIL MANZANERA Diamond Head LP Australia RARE DEMO EX++/EX++ 1975 Island L35537

	£		15
	$		20

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PHIL MANZANERA
"DIAMOND HEAD"
(ISLAND - L 35537)

Classic 1970s prog rock / electronic / experimental LP featuring Brian Eno - very rare and hugely in demand
ORIGINAL AUSTRALIAN 1st PRESS
SAMPLE RECORD WITH RARE "NOT FOR SALE" STICKER STEREO 12" VINYL LP FROM 1975

FIRST PRESS UNLAMINATED COVER WITH PRINTED INNER LYRICS SLEEVE
EARLIEST HAND-ETCHED MATRIX NO.s WITH "2B" MOTHER STAMPERS
IN STUNNING BARELY PLAYED CONDITION
VINYL: EXCELLENT++ Beautiful NEAR MINT glossy sheen on both sides Just one light hairline mark on each side - neither of which affects the top audio playback of 8.5-9/10

SLEEVE: EXCELLENT++ Early Australian first press unlaminated card outer Large "i" Island Records logo on the back cover with "Manufactured and distributed under licence by Festival Records Pty. Limited, Australia" wording Light ringwear on both front and back covers  with some very light discolouring to both sides  Light wear and rubbing to the corner edges One corner has a small "bump" and light creasing A very nice, acceptable copy of a rare LP with no writing, stickers, splits, snags, rips or tears

SPINE: EXCELLENT+
Text is fully readable throughout with some very light wear and rubbing towards the corner edges No folds, bends, tears, splits or snags
LABELS: NEAR MINT Early Australian 1st press smooth Island pink rim labels Side 1 has the mega rare "Sample record - not for sale" sticker Both labels have "Made in Australia" wording on the pink rim Just a couple of very light spindle marks which are only visible when the record is held at an angle and under a strong light No spindle wear whatsoever - this is clearly barely played
INNER: EXCELLENT++ Record has been stored in a clear anti-static record bag so the original printed card inner is superbly preserved Original printed inner card sleeve with photos and lyrics One corner has a very small "bump" and light creasing Solid copy with no writing, splits, rips, tears or snags

TRACKLISTING
SIDE 1
A1 Frontera 4:02 A2 Diamond Head 4:30 A3 Big Day 3:44 A4 The Flex 3:32 A5 Same Time Next Week 4:45
SIDE 2
B1 Miss Shapiro 6:40 B2 East Of Echo 5:45 B3 Lagrima 2:27 B4 Alma 6:48

EARLY AUSTRALIAN 1st PRESS MATRIX NO.s - HAND-ETCHED
SIDE 1
SMX 47249    2B
SIDE 2
SMX 47250    2B
IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND A BETTER COPY OF THIS VERY RARE AND COLLECTABLE
ORIGINAL 1970s PROG ROCK LP AS A
GENUINE AUSTRALIAN 1st PRESS WITH "SAMPLE RECORD - NOT FOR SALE" STICKER, EARLIEST POSSIBLE MATRIX / STAMPERS AND ORIGINAL PRINTED INNER SLEEVE WITH EXCELLENT++ CONDITION VINYL
GUARANTEED TOP AUDIO
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CONDITION (using RRPG grading)

VINYL: EXCELLENT++
Both sides of this very rare and collectable EARLY AUSTRALIAN 1st PRESS vinyl have a stunning, glossy black sheen.
Visually, both sides are close to NEAR MINT and the record sits very nicely on the spindle.
Just one light hairline mark on each side - neither of which affects the top audio playback. Both sides of vinyl have just a couple of light static "pops" - which are only present very occasionally. This really is a fantastic copy with TOP AUDIO and the overall playback and sonic quality throughout is SUPERB.
This early Australian 1st press has a loud, strong and well-defined audio reproduction - much stronger and with more clarity than other pressings I have heard.
Audio playback ranges from 8.5-9/10 throughout.
Record sits flat and plays through with no sticks, skips or jumps.
SLEEVE: EXCELLENT++
Genuine Australian 1st press unlaminated matt card cover. Large "i" Island Records logo on the back with "Manufactured and distributed under licence by Festival Records Pty. Limited, Australia" wording. Very light ringwear on both front and back covers with some very light discolouring to both sides. Some light wear and rubbing to the sleeve's corner edges. One corner has a small "bump" with some light creasing. A very nice, acceptable copy of a rare LP with no writing, stickers, splits, snags, rips or tears.
SPINE: EXCELLENT+
Text is fully readable throughout with some very light wear and rubbing towards the corner edges. A very nice, solid example - in HIGHLY COLLECTABLE condition. No folds, bends, tears, splits or snags.

LABELS: NEAR MINT
Early Australian 1st press smooth Island pink rim labels. Side 1 has the mega rare "Sample record - not for sale" sticker. Both labels have "Made in Australia" wording around the pink rim. Just a couple of very light spindle marks which are only visible when the record is held at an angle and under a strong light. No spindle wear whatsoever - this is clearly barely played. No writing, tears or stickers - which makes it very acceptable and HIGHLY COLLECTABLE.

OTHER: Record has been stored in a clear anti-static record bag so the original printed card inner is superbly preserved. Original printed inner card sleeve is EXCELLENT++ with just a small "bump" and some light creasing to one corner edge. No writing, rips, snags, splits, folds, tears or stickers - which makes it very acceptable. Comes with the anti-static record bag.

THIS VINYL WILL BE SHIPPED TO YOU IN A STRONG
CARD ENVELOPE WITH STIFF CARDBOARD INSERTS 

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