Public Image Limited 1979 Metal Box Virgin Records METAL 1 UK EX-/EX+ Near Mint

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Public Image Limited PIL 1979 Metal Box Virgin Records METAL 1 UK EX-/EX+ Near Mint First Press

Artist: Public Image Limited (PIL)

Album Title: Metal Box

Format: Vinyl Album consisting of 3x 45rpm 12” records

Record Label: Virgin Records

Catalogue No: METAL 1

Matrix Numbers:  (All hand etched)

Side A – METAL 1-A-2

Side B – METAL 1-B-1 (A etched out; Bs above and below the etched out char)

Side C – METAL-1-C-1

Side D – METAL-1-D-1

Side E – METAL-1-E-1

Side F – METAL-1-F-2

Stampers/Markings:

Side A – tim – cbs    A   2

Side B – TY – CBS   A   1   4

Side C – TY – CBS   D   1

Side D –  TY – CBS   4?

Side E – tim – cbs   A   D?

Side F –

Year: 1979

Country of Origin: UK

Vinyl: There are no surface marks that I can see and the records have not been played more than 2 or 3 times hence retain a near mint finish. All records play well and with little to no surface noise; all instruments and vocals sound nice and clean. I would class the condition of the vinyl as excellent plus approaching near mint.

I am not a dealer and am selling this from my own vinyl collection. The records have been cleaned using the Knosti Disco-Antistat cleaner; the results are generally excellent and surface noise can be much removed. The vinyl itself looks mint with disk and labels in excellent condition; there is a little mottling to the white label on the second record due to age. I have listened to all tracks, not just the first few seconds, on my Technics SL-QL1 record deck, prior to listing it. I have assessed its condition using the Record Collector Magazine’s grading system as a guide. I have also tried to keep my descriptions as honest as possible, but obviously this is subjective, and at the end of the day it is my opinion of how the record sounds. This is an excellent example of a very collectible record set in the unique ‘metal box’ from where the title originates; it is playable without any jumps or skips and is enjoyable to listen to.

Cover: The metal/tin box is not damaged, however is showing signs of age due to tarnishing of the metal. I would class this overall as excellent minus.

Sleeve: The original circular paper separators are all present; one is showing mottling from the label on record 2.

Inserts: There are 2 original inserts, and some cuttings from the New Musical Express dated 24th November 1979. Lyric cuttings have been cellotaped to the inside of the tin.

POSTAGE AND PACKAGING

Proof of postage will be obtained for all items. As I am unable to accept responsibility for items lost in the post, all items will be sent using a signed-for and/or tracked service; this includes items sent outside the UK. Items up to the value of £46 will normally be sent via Royal Mail Recorded Signed For. Items over £46 will be sent via Royal Mail Special Delivery with insurance to the value of the purchase included.

Costs for UK Postage & Packaging:

·      Royal Mail First Class Recorded Signed For: £6.50

·      Royal Mail Special Delivery Next Day: £8.50

I will normally issue an invoice at the end of the auction including the correct postage & package charge; albums will be packaged using proper cardboard mailers e.g. MusicMax Locktab. For overseas bidders, the value of purchases for Customs purposes will show the value of the record as total cost paid. Please contact me for postal costs outside of the UK.

Please check my other auctions as I am selling vinyl by other artists as time allows me to assess their condition.

NOTE: If a Buy It Now price is not given, do not ask me for one, as this will be auction ONLY.

Happy bidding and enjoy the music!