MOTT THE HOOPLE MOTT 1st UK Press LP PRISTINE PLAY COPY EARLIEST SLEEVE

	£		38
	$		50

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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..

MOTT THE HOOPLE

'MOTT'

Superb original 1st 1973 press LP in amazing play condition.

With A1 B1 MATRIX

THIS IS THE EARLIEST PRESS! IN THE EARLIEST SLEEVE WITH THE TABBED DIE CUT INSERT

Released 1973

Label    CBS S 69038

Matrix     CBSS 69038 A1

                CBSS 69038 B1

THE VINYL   MINT- PLAY

As you can see, this vinyl is the 1st 1973 UK PRESSING- WITH ORIGINAL ORANGE LABELS

Stored from new this LP remains in pristine condition with remarkably very low play and no marks or damage!

This pressing is a superb vinyl which has retained its amazing glossy sheen and finish. There is no dulling anywhere of any note, and overall it is in incredible condition for an LP of this age. Bearing in mind just how many copies of this were trashed..finding one at all is becoming incredibly hard to do..let a lone one that plays as good as this.

THIS REALLY IS A STUNNER.

There are some light whisp lines, some tiny hairlines 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  Clearly this LP has been archived for many many years, a few little dust specs are on the vinyl when we slid it for checking..

IT REMAINS IN ASTONISHING CONDITION.

On playing through we heard litVIRTUALLY NOTHING AT ALL ANYWHERE, just the tiniest lead in static!-.

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  first UK MATT earliest sleeve  - WITH THE DIE CUT CENTRE, TABBED LEFT SEAM INSIDE GATEFOLD SECURING THE PLASTIC FACE INSERT

2nd sleeves had the die cut, but there was no 'tab seam' on the left side of the gatefold-the plastic face was just taped to the top.

Later sleeves had a solid front sleeve and no tabbed inside gatefold

AND THE ORIGINAL STICKER ON THE FRONT

PRINTER CREDITS: SHOREWOOD PACKAGING

These sleeves are now impossible to find without bad spine wear and tatty die cuts, and worse..rub! a terror for this sleeve. Many sleeves have bad rub on the black inks too.

THIS IS A SUPER EXAMPLE

The edges have some  traces of rub, at all , and all colours and inks remain in outstanding condition

No powdery ringwear - or any ring press of any note.

The spine edge is leaning slightly as most do.

The open edge flap remains razor sharp

The die cut is immaculate, has one little 1" line on the bottom right

and the flap inside is pristine, as is all the gaefold!

IT REALLY IS A BEAUTY..

We cannot add any more than this! All things considered, a nice sleeve..and the vinyl really is a beauty!

THE INNER SLEEVE   EX +

PAPER LYRIC ORIGINAL, NO TEARS OR SPLITS

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)