SEX PISTOLS Spunk BLA 169 UK Original LP 1977 Stencil Cover. Blank Labels. Rare

	£		134
	$		178

(Blank Records BLA 169 UK Original LP 1977)

This is a 1977 UK Original LP pressing. There are a few original variations of this LP released in 1977 in the UK. This copy has a heavyweight plain white card sleeve. This has a stencil cover. The front sleeve has "Sex" and a small "Footprint" stencilled on it. The rear sleeve has "Pistols" stencilled on it (Please see the photos). There is no text printed on the spine. It comes with its original custom polythene-lined company inner sleeve. There is a patterned border design on the inner sleeve (Please see photos). The record is pressed on thick vinyl and has plain white paper labels. These are deep grooved too (see photos). The record has "BLA-169 A" and "BLA-169 B" matrix numbers. These are machine etched in the dead was.

This LP was released, I believe, just before the official UK release of their debut LP "Never Mind The Bollocks". It features studio out-takes/ demos recorded by Dave Goodman in late 1976, early 1977. Some see this LP as an alternative debut LP release. It actually features Glen Matlock on bass. It is a good encapsulation of their sound at the time. Obviously, however, they were not finished recordings.

A genuine 1977 UK original pressing with a hand stencilled cover and custom polythene-lined company inner sleeve. The record is pressed on thick vinyl & has blank white labels. These are dee grooved too. A very rare UK Sex Pistols LP release. A little piece of 1977 UK Punk history. I have some other rare & collectible late 1970's, early 1980's UK Punk/ New Wave/ Post Punk LP's & 7" Singles for sale too. Please see my other items. Don't miss out!

Sleeve: There is some mild or very mild curvature to the sleeve. This is mainly at the top & bottom sleeve opening areas (see photos). There is a small 2 cm hairline red pen mark on the front (see photo). There is some light, very mild or very minor foxing on some areas on both sides of the sleeve. This is not too noticeable. There is some light, mild or very mild rubbing wear on the bottom edge on some areas. This is not that noticeable. There is a very mild 8 cm crease on the front sleeve. This is near the top opening area. There is some light, very mild or very minor fingertip staining on some areas. Again, this is not too noticeable. There is a very small 1 cm hairline tear at the bottom of the spine. Otherwise, the spine is in very nice condition. There is some light, mild or very mild ringwear on some areas. There are no seam splits. Overall, a strong Very Good condition.

Vinyl: There is a small fingertip sized area of small hairline surface marks at the start of Side 2. There is a very light 1.3 cm hairline surface rub mark st the start of Side 2. This hardly really notices under a strong light. There are some light, mild, very mild or very minor surface sleeve rubs which can only be seen under a strong light. The inner sleeve, over time, has left some light, very mild or very minor dull surface marks on some areas. These, again, can only be seen under a strong light. Overall, a strong Very Good condition. The labels are in Near Excellent condition. There is a very small pin-head sized hole on Side 2's label. This is undoubtedly a pressing fault at the time. Otherwise, they show light or very mild spindle wear only.

The custom company polythene-lined inner sleeve is in Very Good+ condition. There is some light, mild or very mild ringwear, fading & creasing. There are no seam splits.

I have play tested this LP in its entirety & it plays Very Good+ to Near Excellent overall, & Excellent in some places. There is some light, mild, very mild or very minor crackle in some quieter places. There are no clicks or pops. Overall, a very decent audio copy! Please remember, however, that the quality of these recordings are not to the highest standard at the time.

I shall place the vinyl into a separate plain paper inner sleeve. This will protect the original inner sleeve from any damage during the shipping process.


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I will also remove the vinyl from the sleeve & place them in a re-sealable polythene sleeve. In order to prevent seam splits. Depending on the inner sleeve; I often remove the vinyl from the inner sleeve & place it in a separate plain paper, or polythene-lined, plain inner sleeve. I am very conscientious and careful when packaging your LP(s).

I consider my postage & packaging costs to be very transparent & very fair. Packaging costs will generally be between £0.80 to £1.50. I am not adding any further costs for handling, etc...

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