Rolling Stones Exile On Main Street COC 1st press

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Rolling Stones

Exile on Main Street

COC 69100  Released 1972 in STEREO

Played only a few times !!! Impossible to locate like this .The fragile, unlaminated gatefold sleeve with intricate internal flap, where vinyls are stored, is in remarkable condition. Impossible to locate like this. Minimal edge wear !  NO tears, nor rips!!!! Excellent aural delivery….

A2/  B1  /C1  /D 2

Above information confirms THE one of the earliest pressings of a HUGE Stones album in remarkable  condition!!

The sheer rarity about this album release, is that ALL the etchings/1st pressed factory stamps, are found on the run offs of these two beautiful vinyls. The double matrix is found, plus the inverted V ,only found on the earliest UK pressings AND the “artist palette” machine stamped, which are quite elusive to locate! A fantastic collectors’ item, so do not miss !Rolling Stones Records etched in all run offs-and the 1st double matrix ST-RS-722-507/508/509/510 and A2/B1/C1/D2 respectively .

TWELVE nr mint POSTCARDS still attached and in awesome condition. Very rare to find ALL cards virtually untouched and look crisp and clean. Concertina format .  1st issue set normally found missing but these are absolutely MINT except for one which is slightly folded. The surfaces of the cards, have a soft textured finish, almost a brushed effect, which makes their condition remarkable, as they are very prone to damage, owing to their delicate manufacture! Beautiful exhibit .

Two record set and vinyls appear in excellent condition, under ordinary light conditions. In beautiful format, with a mirror like sheen and a thick, chunky feel . On closer inspection, there is the odd sleeve removal mark/odd surface mark visible and just one visible scratch located on side C , 1 mm. in length ,hardly noticeable. The vinyls do have a distinctive mirror like sheen! A pleasure to view. EX visual.

Audio conveys  an excellent delivery, executing the clearest of tones ,with NO distortion, nor any serious surface disturbances. The only scratch ,1mm in length, produces a few faint ticks between tracks 2/3 , on side C .No other faults at all.Superb aural delivery with soft, mellow tones and ultimately a warm punch of exquisite precision, so rare to find on a huge classic such as this! Opening grooves do have some static and between tracks, owing to dust particles still lifting from the grooves. Very common on these vintage releases which you must be aware of .These vinyls have lain dormant for many years and should improve with play .It is the quality of the tones that make this a sensational discovery. The extra loud cut engineering gives the audio a vibrant sound which cannot be surpassed.A delivery which will not disappoint!

Labels Excellent

Superb strong yellow with pronounced ridged, dimple effect contours coupled against scarlet tongue logos. Superb examples of the genuine Stones label format with only a light spindle trace visible . Have to angle under a strong halogen to observe and infers that these records have been very lightly played.

Comes complete with original thick, card manufacture , picture inner sleeves. No damage at all visible after close inspection. Even the edges are undamaged . Excellent+ condition. No seam splits after internal examination.

Plain white ,die cut inner sleeves with flip backs, patented/made in England blue text in excellent  condition. No seam splits . The central holes are perfect!  Light creasing only ,where vinyls have rested over the years.A hand written catalogue number is located on one of the sides.

Original outer gatefold SHOREWOOD PACKAGING printed, made in England text !!! Very fragile with a matt finish and very prone to tears and massive edge wear. This one is in at least excellent- condition ,with just minor scuffs on the corners. There are some indentations (1sq. Mm) on front/reverse faces which are difficult to observe, unless one angles against a strong light.The spine is discoloured with age and there is some general yellowing on the front face of the album cover . The general white of the rear face has been preserved exceptionally well over the years.  Inner centrefold is excellent with no serious damage visible. Very well preserved and a fine example of this fragile gatefold. 38 years old and still retains a solid/pressed feel/appearance.

What more can I say, except this Stones album is sensational and is almost impossible to find in this condition. Complete with beautiful inners, a full set of original 1st issue post cards ,still in concertina format, an impossible 1st issue gatefold sleeve, in remarkable condition, and with the two vinyls, reflecting a deep, glossy sheen, displaying all the etchings /factory stamps of a genuine 1st pressed ,vintage classic. A superb investment on offer here, and certainly not to be missed.

Shipping

UK-£4.00 /special delivery postage required £8.50

Europe-£9.50 plus tracking £4.25 and insurance £2.50

USA/Japan-£13.50 plus tracking £4.25 plus insurance £2.50