THE TOMS โ s/t 1979 US 1st Press Power Pop Holy Grail Black Sheep NR11177 VG++
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๐ฏ THE TOMS โ s/t 1979 US 1st Press Power Pop Holy Grail! Black Sheep NR11177 VG++ w/ Insert
๐ฃ Ultra-Rare DIY Private Press / Power Pop Masterpiece / Complete / Original!
๐ Description
๐ฅ Power pop fans and DIY crate-diggers โ this is the real deal. Up for grabs is a 1979 original U.S. first pressing of The Toms LP on Black Sheep Records (catalogue: BSLP-0001 / NR11177), a long-lost underground classic now widely regarded as one of the greatest DIY power pop albums ever made.
๐ฅ Written, produced, and performed entirely by Tom Marolda in a home studio over a weekend, this private press LP delivers hooks, harmonies, and heart in spades โ think Big Star, early Todd Rundgren, or even The Raspberries with a rawer edge.
๐ฏ This is the true original issue, with:
- โ Original white label w/ red print and Black Sheep logo
- โ Original lyric insert included (often missing!)
- โ Original plain poly-lined inner sleeve
- โ Matrix/Runout etched: NR-11177-A / NR-11177-B
- โ Jacket still bright with only minor edge wear and some light spotting โ very clean overall!
๐ Condition
- Vinyl: VG++ โ High gloss, just a few faint marks under strong light, plays beautifully.
- Sleeve: VG+ โ Bright red and white checkerboard design is sharp; minor edge wear, light ringwear, and mild age spotting on back.
- Insert: VG++ โ Crisp and legible, no tears or stains.
- Inner Sleeve: Original poly-lined sleeve with small corner crease.
๐ก Why This Copy?
โ Complete with lyric insert
โ True first pressing on Black Sheep
โ Stunning DIY one-man-band origin story
โ Rare as henโs teeth and only appreciating in value
โ Perfect for fans of Shoes, The Rubinoos, Big Star, and The Records
๐ฆ Shipping & Packaging
๐ผ Professionally packed in sturdy mailers with record outside sleeve to prevent seam splits.
๐ฎ Sent via Royal Mail Tracked /EVRI โ international shipping available.
๐ฐ Buy with Confidence
Iโm a trusted vinyl collector and seller โ check my feedback! I only sell genuine originals with accurate grading and thorough descriptions. 100% No Quibble guarantee
๐ง Donโt sleep on this one. The Toms is the holy grail of American power pop โ and this copy is COMPLETE and CLEAN.
๐ฅ Grab it before it disappears into another collection for the next 20 years!
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