ELF RONNIE JAMES DIO CAROLINA COUNTY BALL 1st A-1 Press UK LP TIME CAPSULE COPY

	£		39
	$		52

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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..

ELF

'CAROLINA COUNTY BALL'

VERY RARE UK 1st A-1 PECKO  PRESS LP  - 1st LAMINATE SLEEVE

EARLIEST 1G STAMPER!!!

POSSIBLY A HANDFUL OF CAREFUL PLAYS ONLY - ARCHIVED FROM NEW THIS IS ONE OF MANY LPs WE ARE LISTING THAT ARE ALL IN INCREDIBLE  CONDITION..Be sure to see the others listed too!

THIS IS A SUPER RARE COPY- MOST YOU SEE ARE RE-ISSUES AFTER RONNIE HIT THE BIG TIME..THIS IS THE EARLIEST ORIGINAL PRESSING AND IT IS A STUNNER!

Released 1974

Label    EMI PURPLE TPS 3506

Matrix        TPS 3506 A-1U    PORKY & MEL  Stamper: 1 G

                   TPS 3506 B-1U    PECKO HELO  Stamper: 1 GG

THE VINYL   EX+ STRONG   INCREDIBLE  CONDITION

As you can see, this vinyl is the highly 1st EARLIEST pressing WITH THE 1G STAMPER!

Stored from new this LP has seen possibly A HANDFUL OF plays only, and remains in SUPERB condition everywhere.

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. The edges are silky smooth, typical of these vintage pressings. We are seing fewer and fewer copies of this LP, so rarely do we see a copy at all like this.

We can see a few tiny spider lines around the centre hole, and no wear to the spindle hole whatsoever.

There are a few light whisp lines, and thats it-  nothing else!  No scratches or marks.  Clearly this LP has been archived for many many years, and therefore there are a few little dust specs on the vinyl when we slid it for checking..IT REMAINS IN ASTONISHING CONDITION.

On playing through we heard only some light lead in static in the opening dead grooves ...possibly the odd dust pop which will not sound next time through we doubt. Jusdt a few tiny litle static crakcles in a few spots..it really is a stunner!

Yes...the whole record plays quite 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+

Correct LAMINATED first UK issued earliest sleeve  - with square spine.

PRINTER CREDITS -  GARROD & LOFTHOUSE

 This is in SUPER condition, quite amazing how it has survived so clean. The lamination pulling so tight it creates the 'bowed' effect on the top seam..stunning!

ORIGINAL FIRST EDITION SLEEVE WITH NO 'FEATURING RONNIE DIO' FLASH' ON THE TOP LEFT SIDE

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

No  ringwear - Some  ring press on both sides.

The open edge remains in immaculate sharp condition -superb.

There are a couple of tiny spider lines on the edge.

SOME LIGHT BUBBLING ON THE SPINE EDGE AND A FEW SPIDER LINES

A COUPLE OF LIGHT LAMINATE THUMB CREASES ON THE FRONT PANE

ORIGINAL PRICE STICKER STILL IN PLACE!

The lamination goes right to the edge and is quite simply still shining like a mirror!

We cannot add any more than this! These copies are like gold dust..and this is as good as we think you will ever see.. its a fantastic copy and one to grace any collection.

THE INNER SLEEVE   MINT- 

POLY LINED  SLEEVE..NO DAMAGE

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)