Megadeth - Countdown To Extinction. Original 1992 UK First Press rare Vinyl LP
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Description
ULTRA RARE Megadeth: Countdown To Extinction - 1992 UK 1st Press LP (ESTU 2175)
This is a definitive, high-investment copy of Megadeth's 1992 thrash metal masterpiece. This original UK/European first pressing (manufactured in Germany for the UK market) is increasingly difficult to find in this condition.
Artist: Megadeth
Title: Countdown To Extinction
Release Year: 1992 (Original 1st Press)
Label: Capitol Records
Catalogue Number: ESTU 2175 (0777 7 98531 1 3)
Matrix / Runout (Side A): 7985311-A1 (Stamped)
Matrix / Runout (Side B): 7985311-B1 (Stamped)
Country of Origin: United Kingdom / Europe
Condition Details (Record Collector Grading System)
Vinyl: Near Mint (NM)
The vinyl is in stunning condition, retaining its full factory luster.
It is from my personel collection and played rarely and with extreme care; there are no deep scratches, feelable marks, or audible clicks.
Audio performance is crisp, clear, and punchy, as expected from an original 90s pressing.
Sleeve: Excellent (EX)
The original picture sleeve remains sharp and vibrant.
Features the embossed "EMI" logo on the lower right of the back cover, a key identifier for this pressing.
Spine is fully legible with no crushing or splits.
Inner Sleeve: Excellent (EX)
Original printed paper inner sleeve featuring lyrics, credits, and photos.
Clean and intact with no side-seam splits.
Track Listing
Side A:
Skin O' My Teeth 2. Symphony Of Destruction 3. Architecture Of Aggression 4. Foreclosure Of A Dream 5. Sweating Bullets 6. This Was My Life
Side B:
Countdown To Extinction 2. High Speed Dirt 3. Psychotron 4. Captive Honour 5. Ashes In Your Mouth
Why Buy This Copy?
Unlike modern 180g reissues or the 2004 digital remasters, this 1992 analog-sourced pressing is preferred by audiophiles for its authentic, non-compressed dynamic range. It is a "top-shelf" copy for any serious metal collector.
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