Rush - Moving Pictures LP (1981 UK 1st Press) MASTERDISK RL Bob Ludwig Cut
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For sale is an original 1981 UK first pressing of the progressive rock masterpiece "Moving Pictures" by Rush on Mercury Records (Catalog #: 6337 160).This specific copy is a massive find for audiophiles, featuring the legendary US Masterdisk plates cut directly by Bob Ludwig (RL) flown over and pressed onto high-quality UK vinyl.Rare Matrix Details:Side 1 Dead Wax: Stamped 6337 160 1Y // 2 ▽ E M 1 1 paired with handwritten SRM-1-4013-A and MASTERDISK RLSide 2 Dead Wax: Stamped 6337 160 2Y paired with handwritten SRM-1-4013-B and MASTERDISK RLConfirmed earliest "1 1" Mother / Stamper configuration. This is the absolute closest generation possible to the original studio master tapes!Condition Breakdown:Vinyl Disc (VG+ / Very Good Plus): The vinyl retains a beautiful, bright gloss. There are some light, faint cosmetic hairlines/paper wisps visible under a strong light, but they do not affect audio quality. It has been play-tested and delivers incredible, loud, dynamic playback throughout.Jacket Sleeve (VG / Very Good): Shows average, standard shelf wear along the edges and corners as expected for an album of this vintage. The spine is completely legible, the sleeve is structurally solid, and there are no major seam splits.
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