Big Country The Crossing Vinyl LP 1983 Textured No Barcode US 1st NM In Shrink
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Big Country – The Crossing (1983 US First Pressing, Textured Blue Jacket)Condition: Near Mint (NM / M-)
Visual & Play GradeItem Overview:Up for auction is a magnificent, archive-quality copy of Big Country’s legendary debut album, The Crossing. This is a true early US first pressing featuring the premium embossed, textured blue jacket without a barcode. An exceptionally preserved time-capsule copy perfect for serious collectors.
Pressing Details & Matrix Identifiers:
Label: Mercury Records (Catalog #: 422-812 870-1 M-1)
Pressing Plant: Hauppauge Record Manufacturing / HRM PressingSide
Side One Runout: A–1 (Arrow pointing to) 422–812870–1 – AS – #HRM "MASTERDISC" (stamped with initials inscribed below)
Side Two Runout: A2 (Two-way arrow pointing in both directions) 422–812870–1 – BS – HRM "MASTERDISC" (stamped with initials inscribed below)
Jacket Condition: Near Mint (NM)
Outer Sleeve: Original US textured/embossed variant with no barcode on the back cover. The corners are sharp, the spine is completely legible and stiff, and there is absolutely no ring wear, rubbing, or fading. Fully intact and gorgeous.
Vinyl Condition: Near Mint (NM)
Play History: This record has been carefully and meticulously played only two (2) times since it was purchased new.
Visual & Audio Grading: The vinyl retains its brilliant, high-gloss factory luster. There are no visual scuffs, no light paper lines, and absolutely no audible surface noise. It tracks perfectly and offers a flawless, whisper-quiet playback experience.
Inner Sleeve Condition: Excellent / Very Good Plus (VG+)
Printed Inner Sleeve: The original custom paper lyric sleeve is included, crisp, and clean.
Minor Flaw: Features the typical minor seam split on the left side edge, a natural result of the heavy vinyl shifting inside the jacket over the last 40+ years. The record label itself remains in immaculate condition.
Collector’s Note on Shipping:
To preserve the beautiful condition of the textured jacket and prevent any further splitting of the original lyric sleeve, the vinyl record will be safely removed from the cover and placed into a separate generic protective sleeve for transport.
The entire package will be packed securely in a dedicated, heavy-duty cardboard record mailer reinforced with bubble inserts. Ships fast via USPS Media Mail.
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