ELTON JOHN Goodbye Yellow Brick Road UK A2/B2/C2/D2 1st TRANS MARBLED RED LP
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ELTON JOHN GOODBYE YELLOW BRICK ROAD
Issue : RARE EARLIEST EVER PRESS Label : DJM Catalogue No : DJLPD 1001
Matrix : DJLPD 1001 A2 / B2 / C2 / D2 - MARBLED TRANSLUCENT RED VINYL
This is an exceptionally rare UK 1st press of ‘Goodbye Yellow Brick Road’ by Elton John. We have never owned a press with this early A2 / B2 / C2 / D2 matrix before and we have never seen one for sale. It is hard enough to find one side with a ‘2’ matrix, but to find all four sides is exceptionally rare. As with all the early presses, when held to the light the vinyl is translucent red, however this press is very marbled too. It is complete with the 1st press gatefold sleeve and the original inner sleeves.
The records are in Very Good condition. The heavy vinyl is a rich, deep colour with a stunning bright gloss. There is no whitening of the grooves or any sign of heavy play at all. There are just a few very light hairlines on each side and a few light marks around the cente of Side 4. The original matt Track labels are still completely clean. Unusually the Side 1 label seems to have been mispressed, the colour is dark green rather than black. The colour is solid, the silver and yellow text is sharp and there is only the slig8htest spindle wear. Both records are complete with their original inner sleeves.
Both records sit completely flat on the turntable and when played the sound is Excellent; bold, vibrant and extremely clear. There is excellent separation throughout, the voice is sharp and there are just moments of this slightest noise in the quietest moments. This does nothing to spoil the enjoyment of the album at any point, it sounds superb.
The tri-gatefold sleeve is in Excellent condition. The only caution we have in grading this sleeve Near Mint, is the very lightest corner wear. This sleeve is sensational. It has held the original box shape, the spine is still firm, not flattened like so many we see. The colours are superb, there are no marks or scuffs, the text is sharp and the edges are all firm, even the outer opening edge. The inside is exceptionally bright and the back of the sleeve is like new. 525 (GS 6.6.5 (525))
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