RUSH EXIT STAGE LEFT 1st UK MASTERDISK press double LP ARCHIVED COPY

	£		22
	$		29

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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..

RUSH

'EXIT STAGE LEFT'

UK 1st MERCURY Pressing DOUBLE LP SET  - EARLIEST //1 //1 MATRIX AND MOTHER STAMPERS

An outstanding copy of this very collectable classic LP. Really hard to find these pressings anywhere- this set plays amazing!

Released 1981

Label    MERCURY 6337 194

Matrix    6337194  A//1 V EMD     etched  SRM 2 1001 AS E     Stampers: 1 1 MASTERDISK

               6337194  A//1 V EMD     etched  SRM 2 1001 BS 1     Stampers: 1 1 1 MASTERDISK

               6337195  A//1 V 2HD     etched  SRM 2 1001 CS E     Stampers: 1 1 MASTERDISK

               6337195  B//1 V EMD     etched  SRM 2 1001 DS 1     Stampers: 1 1 MASTERDISK

THE VINYLS   BOTH EX+  BUT PLAY MINT!

As you can see, this vinyl is the highly prized 1st UK pressing, AND it is in superb condition, PRESERVED SINCE 1981 with barely a play!-

Both vinyls have retained their amazing glossy sheen and finish. There is no dulling anywhere and overall it is in incredible condition for an LP set of this age. The edges are silky smooth, typical of these vintage pressings. We are seing fewer and fewer copies of this LP, so rarely do we see a copy at all, let alone like this.

Both vinyls have a few light whisps and a couple of hairlines, nothing spoils the play and there are no scratches or damage

Both play superb, and there is only the lightest lead in static as the needle drops...Stunning audio sound...

ON LISTEBING THROUGH THE 4 SIDES WE HEARD NO UNWANTED NOISES OR POPS OR CRACKLES....THEY WERE QUITE SIMPLY STUNNING AUDIO.. The tiniest of lead in static thats it!

We feel these have ben played no more than a handful of times..and very carefully too!

OVERALL..THESE ARE JUST AMAZING, AND REMEMBERING THEY ARE THE RARE //1` ON ALL FOUR SIDES WITH THE MASTERDISK ETCHINGS.

THE SLEEVE     MINT-   STUNNING FIRST EDITION SLEEVE

Correct VERY WIDE SPINE Gatefold first issued earliest sleeve by 'Garrod & Lofthouse' --

 This is in super condition, and has none of the awful white scuffing on the edges as most copies we see (albeit we see this LP rarely these days)

The edges are all super clean with only some very minor rub on the open edge tips - The finish is immaculate.

No powdery white ringwear or even ring press of any note, and all edges are super crisp. There are some light aspider lines on each edge and a few little 'pinched lines' iover the spine.

The tips of the corners have some light rub, and a few very light indentation hairlines on the front face of the sleeve, you can only see this under a bright light

All colours are simply glossy and pristine

The open edge remains in immaculate sharp condition with no hint of handling

The open out of the gatefold has no dulling, white rub or wear at all.

The spine edge is totally unmarked and all legends are perfect-

A SUPREME SET, AND A VERY RARE ONE TO FIND IN THIS DAY AND AGE IN THIS CONDITION - NOT PERFECT BUT VERY VERY NICE!

THE INNER SLEEVES  MINT-    

Original PAPER Blue ink printed mercury bags..no fade or discolour.

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.

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ENJOY! ;0)