Paul McCartney & Wings - Red Rose Speedway - UK PCTC 251 - VG (scratch side 1)
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Description
• Artist: Paul McCartney and Wings
• Title: Red Rose Speedway
• Label: Apple Records / EMI
• Catalog Number: PCTC 251
• Country: UK
• Year of Release: 1973
• Format: Stereo, 12” LP
• Matrix Numbers:
• Side 1: YEX 903 - 3
• Side 2: YEX 904 - 3
This confirms an early UK pressing (third lacquer cut).
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Sleeve & Packaging
• Outer Sleeve (Front/Back):
• Classic rose-in-mouth Paul McCartney cover.
• Back with bouquet/microphone design.
• Visible creasing and tape repair near Paul’s eye (lowers grade).
• Gatefold:
• Includes all original psychedelic pop-art collage panels.
• Inner artwork with Marilyn Monroe-style cutout, shaving photo of Paul, and Wings tour shots all intact.
• Inserts: Complete with lyric booklet attached inside (present in your copy — highly important for completeness).
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Vinyl Condition
• Labels: Correct UK Apple/EMI black label with red/blue “Red Rose Speedway” logo.
• Surface:
• Side 1: Light surface marks and scuffs, no deep gouges except one notable scratch.
• Side 2: Largely clean with light playwear.
• Scratch Detail:
• Close-up photo shows a feelable scratch across one groove.
• This is likely to cause audible clicks or a skip depending on depth and stylus tracking.
• Overall Vinyl Grade:
• VG (Very Good) – visually strong, but audible issues possible.
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Collectibility Notes
• This is a UK first pressing with correct inserts and matrix numbers.
• The original booklet and intact gatefold boost desirability.
• Condition issues (front cover repair, scratch on Side 1) prevent a higher grading.
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