MARILLION FUGAZI A1/B5 Early PRESS VINYL LP NEAR MINT STUNNING AUDIO
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Description
Fugazi A1/B5
This early A1/B5 UK pressing plays superbly well and has been incredibly well looked after over the last 33 years.
EMC 2400851 // A-1U / B-5U
The audio on both sides is Near Mint (Mint in the majority of sections)
The gatefold is Near Mint-
The labels are Near Mint
The original poly-lined inner is Near Mint
Visual grading
Visually this vinyl is absolutely stunning. Under a bright light I can only detect 3/4 very faint hairlines on each side and in all honesty it looks like it was pressed yesterday! Unsurprisingly it still has a beautiful glossy sheen and it plays practically as good as it looks! The original poly-lined inner remains in great shape with no splits or tears.
Play grading
'Assassing' has a little lead in static and then plays with immaculate audio. No crackle, no interference just pure unadulterated audio pleasure! 'Punch and Judy' again does not disappoint and plays with Mint audio. 'Jigsaw' has a touch of minor static at the beginning but considering how quiet the intro is it still plays exceptionally well. The remainder of this classic track plays with wonderful clarity and no other background noise. In fact the sound is simply stunning! The sonic quality is just immense. Just a little crackle on the fade out. 'Emerald Lies' ends the side with superlative audio once more and with no interference.
There is a few seconds of lead in crackle on 'She Chameleon' which then dissipates to a low level static. Do not be put off! The remainder of the track plays with excellent quality with only sporadic light static, not intrusive in any way. Some crackle between tracks but 'Incubus' then has sublime and plays loud and so clearly. The quiet 'You can't brush me under the carpet' section plays with immaculate quality and I don't think I have heard better. The lack of distortion is incredible and this classic track plays practically as new. Wow! 'Fugazi' has a few static sounds at the start but then continues in the same fashion as the previous tracks. A stunning end to an often underrated album.
Gatefold cover
The gatefold is one of the cleanest I have seen in a long time and only has superficial wear. There is a little rubbing on the two bottom edges but that is about it. Just a little rubbing on the corners also. The wide spine remains in superb shape. The inside and back cover are spotless and like new and the opening edge has no handling wear confirming this cover has always been very well looked after.
Labels
They are both in supreme condition with no marks or writing just some spindle wear. S1 only has a minor amount, S2 has obviously been played more.
EMC 2400851 // A-1U / B-5U
Play tested on my Pro-Ject Essential III // B & W 684 Speakers
Any questions please feel free to ask
Please pay within 4 days of auction end
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On 25-Nov-16 at 15:05:28 GMT, seller added the following information:
In hindsight I believe the cover should be graded as Ex
Sorry for any confusion
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