ROD STEWART GASOLINE ALLEY 1st UK Press MINT- TIME CAPSULE TEXT. ELEPHANT SLEEVE

	£		53
	$		70

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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..

ROD STEWART

'GASOLINE ALLEY'

ORIGINAL 1970 UK 'VERTIGO SPIRAL' PRESS

WITH THE ULTRA RARE 'ELEPHANT TEXTURED' SLEEVE

VERY FEW COPIES WERE PRINTED WITH THIS LAVISH TEXTURING- THIS IS A BEAUTY!

1st '1 1 ' MOTHER STAMPERS ON EACH SIDE

AN ALBUM THAT TICKS ALL THE BOXES- SO SO RARE!!!!

SUPERB ARCHIVED COPY

SEE OUR OTHERS WE ARE SLOWLY LISTING FROM THIS INCREDIBLE COLLECTION!

AS GOOD AS WE HAVE EVER SEEN.

Released 1970

Label   VERTIGO VO  6360 500

Matrix         6360 500 1Y V1  420  Stampers: 1 1

                    6360 500 2Y V1  420  Stampers: 1 1

THE VINYL   EX+ STRONG   

As you can see, this vinyl is the ORIGINAL EARLIEST POSSIBLE UK pressing from 1970- 

With....

1st EDITION SPIRAL CENTRE LABELS

1st '1 1' MOTHER STAMPERS ON EACH SIDE OF THE VINYL - you cannot get an earlier press!

SUPERB ARCHIVED FROM NEW

Stored from new this LP has seen JUST  A HANDFUL OF CAREFUL PLAYS ONLY - 

Just one example from this staggering collection we are offering.. 

 Just  a few light whispy lines - it shines like the day it was pressed. No marks or wear. 

A few little visible spider lines.

There is some dust on the vinyl where it has been stored away for decades!

On playing through we heard just the lightest intro static in the dead grooves, and the very occassional static in the dead spots along the way

Overall a sublime listen...

ALL THIS IS SIMPLY A MUST FOR ANY FINAL UPGRADE COLLECTION. 

THE LABELS   MINT-  FLAT MATT ORIGINAL SPIRAL LABELS

THE SLEEVE     EX+ STRONG

Correct MATT 1st GATEFOLD SLEEVE WITH THE ULTRA HEAVY 'ELEPHANT HIDE' TEXTURED FINISH

Only the very first run had this finish, it was quickly replaced with the standard lighter texturing, then after this a flat matt non textured finish.

THESE 'ELEPHANT TEXTURE SLEEVES' ARE THE CROWN IN RODS VINYL COLLECTION- THEY ARE SO RARE, AND IN THIS CONDITION?

WE DOUBT YOU WILL EVER SE BETTER.. AND WITH THE '11' VINYL TOO?...

Printer Credit:  HOWARDS (Slough)

A STUNNING EXAMPLE SLEEVE- NO  RING WEAR or RING PRESS.

and no discolouration.. which is nigh on impossible to find on this sleeve.. but.. here we are!

TOTALLY PRISTINE EVERYWHERE BAR  THE TINIEST OF  TIP RUB

THE GATEFOLD IS SUPERB AND IS STILL LIKE NEW, 

NO SPINE WEAR OR SQUASH

ITS STRAIGHT OUT THE BOX, AS GOOD AS YOU WILL SEE

THE WHOLE SLEEVE REALLY IS QUITE SUPERB

 We cannot add any more than this! ITS A BEAUTY

THE INNER SLEEVE   EX

SPIRAL ORIGINAL , no scissor splits or tears. SOME LIGHT EDGE DISCOLOUR

 YOU WILL BE HARD PUSHED TO EVER FIND THIS LP IN THIS CONDITION.. AGAIN!  THE EARLIEST POSSIBLE COPY.

POSTAGE DISCOUNTS:

Don't forget we offer big postage discounts on multi wins..the more LPs you win, the cheaper the postage works out for you worldwide- Up to 2 kilos or 5 LPs, after which we will send your wins in more than one parcel..ALL very well protected in mailers, stiffeners, plenty of tape & protection, then 'signed delivered' to your door-  and to date we have nad NO damaged items!  ;0)

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.

All our items are sent 'signed delivery' tracked to your door, (we have never had an item go missing anywhere in the world!) for peace of mind for both you and us! All items are sent in strong protective mailer boxes and stiffeners. With over 28 years in mail order and the music industry 'worldwide' we pride ourselves on the fact you can bid safely on all our items, and knowing you are being dealt with by professionals.

ENJOY! ;0)