FREE LIVE 1st UK PINK ISLAND RIM Press COMPLETE ARCHIVED COPY

	£		23
	$		30

'ITS THE VINYL COUNTDOWN'

Welcome to 'Its the vinyl countdown' music auctions. Here you will find some of the most incredible rare records and music memorabilia for your collection. We pride ourselves on auctioning only the highest grade records and items, you will not see anything listed here below EX+ condition, unles the item is extremely rare. You will not see worn covers, warped records or scratched records. We simply do not bother with them.

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..

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RARE UK 1st PINK RIM PRESS LP 

EARLIEST -1 -1 MATRIX

1st TOP ENVELOPE SLEEVE & STAMPS ON TOP RIGHT SIDE (Not printed)

GENUINE UK SLEEVE  STUNNING EXAMPLE

Be sure to see the others listed too!

Released 1971

Label    ISLAND ILPS 9160

Matrix        ILPS 9160 A-1U   Stamper: 1 AD  STERLING

                   ILPS 9160 B-1U   Stamper: 2 RD  STERLING   

THE VINYL   EX+  INCREDIBLE  PLAY CONDITION

As you can see, this vinyl is the 1st EARLIEST PINK RIM pressing  - WITH THE -1U MATRIX NUMBERS

Stored from new this LP has seen WELL BELOW AVERAGE PLAYS only, and remains in SUPERB condition everywhere.

This  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 handful of tiny feint spider lines around the centre hole, and no real wear to the spindle hole whatsoever.

There are a few light whisp lines, a few light hairlines and thats it-  nothing else!  No scratches or marks.  Easily the cleanest copy we have sen for years..most we see are always scratched and poor condition..

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.

A professional hoover clean could make this even better audibly we think..and it is pretty much amazing as it is!!

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.

Yes...the whole record plays quite superb. AS GOOD AS WE HAVE EVER HEARD.

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+

EARLIEST TABBED 'ENVELOPE' SLEEVE - - with THE BAND STAMPS ON TOP RIGHT SIDE Not printed on the card like second presses..this is the one you want!

PRINTER CREDITS -  EJ DAY

 This is in SUPERB condition, quite amazing how it has survived so clean. On the rare occasion we see this LP the sleeve is almost always ring worn.. and grubby edges with torn tabs on the back sleeve ..

NOT THIS ONE! this one is a stunner...

The edges are all super clean with just the feintest traces of rub, just some tiny tip rub, and all colours and inks remain in outstanding condition

the open edges are superb. The tab on the back is superb with just the tiniest of feathering , the slot also is in superb sharp condition

No  ringwear -which is so rare!!     just some very feint ring press only.

The open edge remains in immaculate sharp condition -just a hint of feathering in a few spots

a couple of tiny spider lines on the edges.

We cannot add any more than this! ITS As good as we have ever seen since '71!

THE INNER SLEEVE   MINT- 

Textured card inner with thumb tab..no tears rips or damage, no scissorring !!! Just the lightest of ring press.

A REAL BEAUTY HERE TO BID FOR..

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)