Rainbow - Difficult To Cure Vinyl LP 1981 UK 1st Press POLD 5036 Stamper 1
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Description

ARTIST: Rainbow (Ritchie Blackmore)
ALBUM TITLE: Difficult to Cure
FORMAT: Vinyl LP (Album, 12", Stereo, 33 RPM, Black Vinyl)
RELEASE YEAR: 1981
COUNTRY OF MANUFACTURE: United Kingdom (Genuine UK First Pressing)
LABEL: Polydor Records
CATALOGUE NUMBER: POLD 5036

CRITICAL MATRIX / RUNOUT STAMPER DETAILS:
- Side 1 Stamped text: POLD 5036 A // 2 ∇
- Side 1 Mother/Stamper position: 1 1 5 (Incredibly early Stamper 1 / Mother 1 pull!)
- Side 2 Stamped text: POLD 5036 B // 1 ∇
- Side 2 Mother/Stamper position: L 4 1
* This is a definitive UK first pressing pulled from the very first metal masters, offering the highest-fidelity audio possible before manufacturing plates began to wear down.

TRACKLIST:
A1. I Surrender / A2. Spotlight Kid / A3. No Release / A4. Magic / A5. Vielleicht Das Nächste Zeit (Maybe Next Time)
B1. Can't Happen Here / B2. Freedom Fighter / B3. Midtown Tunnel Vision / B4. Difficult To Cure (Beethoven's Ninth)

WHAT IS INCLUDED:
1. Original Outer Album Sleeve (Featuring iconic cover artwork by Hipgnosis)
2. Original Stamped Vinyl Record (UK First Pressing)
3. Original Illustrated Lyric/Photo Inner Sleeve

--- GOLDMINE CONDITION GRADING & NOTES ---

VINYL DISC: VISUALLY NEAR MINT (NM)
Purchased brand new in 1981 and has remained COMPLETELY UNPLAYED SINCE THE LATE 1980s. It was stored flat in a clean loft for decades. The vinyl retains its flawless, brilliant original factory mirror sheen with zero visible scratches, scuffs, or spindle marks.
* Please Note: There is light surface loft dust present on the grooves from decades of careful storage. It is left uncleaned so the buyer can use their preferred professional cleaning method. Untested for audio playback.

OUTER SLEEVE: VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+)
Beautifully preserved jacket. Bold, vibrant colors with perfectly crisp, readable spine text. No major creasing, no seam splits, and no writing. Features only very minor edge/shelf rubbing typical of a well-cared-for 40+ year old record.

INNER SLEEVE: NEAR MINT (NM)
The original custom-illustrated lyric inner sleeve is completely intact, clean, crisp, and free from any side splits or tears.

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SHIPPING & PACKAGING:

- Shipped inside a dedicated, heavy-duty cardboard cruciform record mailer with protective stiffeners to ensure it cannot bend.
- Sent via fully tracked shipping with insurance included. International buyers welcome via the eBay Global Shipping Programme!


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