ROLLING STONES Exile On Main St.(MINT ORIGINAL+CARDS)

	£		80
	$		106

ROLLING STONES RECORDS COC 69100

Played only once. Almost impossible to find in this condition. The fragile, unlaminated gatefold sleeve with intricate internal flap, where the records are stored is in remarkable condition. In 30 years of collecting I have never seen this item presented like this. No ring or edge wear at all.  No tears or rips. Incredible sound….

A2/  B1  /C2  /D 2

Above information confirms that this is one of the earliest pressings of this legendary album.

Rolling Stones Records etched in run offs- double matrix ST-RS-722-507/508/509/510 Inverted triangle found on run off of the vinyl, only found on earliest pressings.

12 mint postcards (one has a small crease) still attached and in pristine condition. Very unusual to find all the cards virtually untouched and looking so crisp and clean. Concertina format . First issue set normally found missing but these are absolutely mint. A lovely addition.

The two vinyls are in mint condition. under an ordinary light. In beautiful format, with a mirror like sheen and a thick, chunky feel . The vinyls do have a distinctive mirror like sheen. A pleasure to view.

Audio conveys  an excellent delivery, executing the clearest of tones with no distortion, nor any serious surface disturbances. Excellent aural delivery with soft, mellow tones and ultimately a warm punch of exquisite precision, so rare to find on a huge classic such as this. Opening grooves do have some static and between tracks, owing to dust particles still lifting from the grooves. Very common on these vintage releases which you must be aware of .These vinyls have lain dormant for many years and should improve with play. It is the quality of the tones that make this a sensational discovery. The extra loud cut engineering gives the audio a vibrant sound which cannot be surpassed. A delivery which will not disappoint.

The labels are mint. Superb strong yellow with pronounced ridged, dimple effect contours coupled against scarlet tongue logos. Superb examples of the genuine Stones label format with only a light spindle trace visible .

Comes complete with original thick, card manufacture , picture inner sleeves. No damage at all. Even the edges are undamaged . Fantastic condition.

Plain white, die cut inner sleeves with flip backs, patented/made in England blue text in excellent  condition. No seam splits and age discoloration only visible on one of them. The central holes are perfect. No seam splits at all. Light creasing only,where vinyls have rested over the years.

Original outer gatefold SHOREWOOD PACKAGING printed, made in England text. Very fragile with a matt finish and very prone to tears and massive edge wear. This one is in mint condition. The spine has not discoloured with age and there is no yellowing toward the lateral edges . The general white of the outer faces has been preserved exceptionally well over the years   Inner centrefold is also mint with no visible damage. Very well preserved and a fine example of this fragile gatefold. 39 years old and still retains a fresh factory pressed appearance.

What more can I say, except this Stones album is sensational and is almost impossible to find in this condition. Complete with beautiful inners, a full set of original 1st issue post cards ,still in concertina format, an impossible 1st issue gatefold sleeve, in excellent condition, and with the two vinyls, reflecting a deep,glossy sheen.

A superb investment on offer here and certainly not to be missed.

If item sells for over £20 I will send it Recorded Delivery/Airsure/International Signed For and for this item insurance as well... Please do not send payment before invoice is issued. Thanks.
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