CHICAGO III 1st A1 DOUBLE ALBUM PRESS UK LP PRISTINE VAULT COPY

	£		19
	$		25

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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..

CHICAGO

III'

From a collection of Archived Review copy LPs- all in SUPERB play condition.. Stunning original UK issued and we have never seen better!

INCREDIBLE COPY -1st 1971 UK PRESSING WITH THE DOUBLE MATRIX

RARE TO SEE THE ORIGINAL ORANGE LABEL UK PRESSES!

Be sure to see our others listed..they are all quite spectacular!

Released 1971

Label      CBS S64162

Matrix         S 64162 A1  S 64160 A1

                    S 64162 B1  S 64160 B1

                    S 64163 A1  S 64160 C1

                    S 64163 B1  S 64160 D1

THE VINYLS   EX STRONG    INCREDIBLE  CONDITION

As you can see, this vinyl is the 1971 DOUBLE LP 1st PRESSING With the original  ORANGE labels- Stored from new this LP remains in pristine  condition.

ARCHIVED FROM NEW WITH WAY BELOW AVERAGE PLAYS 

This HEAVYWEIGHT pressing is a superb vinyl which has retained its amazing glossy sheen and finish. There is no dulling anywhere and overall it is in incredible condition for an LP of this age.

There are A FEW LIGHT whisp lines on each of the sides,  -and thats it-  nothing else!  Clearly this LP has been archived for many many years, a few little dust specs are on the vinyl when we slid out the vinyl.

some light tiny spider lines around the centre hole-

IT REMAINS IN SUPERB PLAY CONDITION. There is some dust on the vinyls where it has stood for so long untouched!

On playing through we heard nothing in the dead grooves bar the tiniest of static in the dead grooves...the odd dust pop that probably will not sound next time.. it sounds superb

OVERALL THIS IS SIMPLY A MUST FOR ANY FINAL UPGRADE COLLECTION. YOU WILL NOT SEE BETTER.

THE LABELS   MINT  FLAT MATT LABELS

THE SLEEVE     EX STRONG 

Correct  first UK issued earliest TEXTURED MATT GATEFOLD sleeve  -with the CBS INNERS

Printed by  -   SHOREWOOD

 This is in superb condition, quite amazing how it has survived so clean.. Most copies we see have bad white rubbing on the edges..AND BAD THUMBING ON THE GATEFOLD but not this one

Just the tinist of tip rub in a couple of tiny spots

The edges are all super clean with virtually no traces of rub of any note, at all , and all colours and inks remain in outstanding condition

THE  INKS ARE MAGNIFICENT..

No powdery white ringwear - OR ring press, and all edges are super crisp.

 just a couple of tiny spider lines over the edge of the spine and seam edge.

The spine edge is totally unmarked with no wear, or damage.

the open out of the gatefold is SUPERB with just one light thumb crease but no bad rub or ringwear anywhere. We cannot add any more than this! ITS A BEAUTY! 

INNERS  EX strong

ORIGINAL 'CBS AT PRINTED' PAPER INNERS ..NO SCISSORING, JUST A FEW LIGHT CREASES.

POSTAGE DISCOUNTS:

Don't forget we offer big postage discounts on multi wins..the more LPs you win, the cheaper the postage works out for you worldwide- Up to 2 kilos or 5 LPs, after which we will send your wins in more than one parcel..ALL very well protected in mailers, stiffeners, plenty of tape & protection, then 'signed delivered' to your door-  and to date we have nad NO damaged items!  ;0)

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.

All our items are sent 'signed delivery' tracked to your door, (we have never had an item go missing anywhere in the world!) for peace of mind for both you and us! All items are sent in strong protective mailer boxes and stiffeners. With over 28 years in mail order and the music industry 'worldwide' we pride ourselves on the fact you can bid safely on all our items, and knowing you are being dealt with by professionals.

ENJOY! ;0)