WISHBONE ASH, 1972 UK LP, ARGUS, MINT-, Black / Silver lbl, BEAUTIFUL CONDITION

	£		21
	$		28

This is the original UK LP by WISHBONE ASH, ARGUS 1972 Original Stereo Pressing on the Matt black / Silver MCA label MDKS 8006

Their are quite a few original 1972 UK MCA Pressings of ARGUS, from over 20 years of experience in trading in vinyl records, Ive counted at least 5-6 different label variations of this superb LP, not counting the mid-late 70's re-pressings and beyond. Why im not sure, wheather it was a gimmick that Decca's subsidery label MCA intoduced to promote and encourage sales and collectability, or they were constantley changing label designs throughout 1972, Im not sure. The LP was recorded in January 1972 at De Lane Dea Studio's, LONDON and Released 28th April 1972, so its makes perfect sense that initial pressings started in mid-Febuary 1972 and because of it's popularity, Decca Pressed a number of only slightly later 1972 pressings.

What I do know is, this is a STUNNING example, of this classic Prog LP, the quality of the Stereo canot be bettered, plays MINT-  A SHEER DELIGHT TO LISTEN TOO, A REAL PRIVILAGE, 'THE' BEST SOUNDING ARGUS UK LP IVE EVER HEARD!, AND EVER LIKELY TO HEAR AGAIN, NO EXAGERATION!, TURN IT UP, SIT BACK, AND ENJOY!, YOU WILL BE SMILING FROM EAR TO EAR

The  LP was engineered by Martin Birch, who also worked with rock giants Deep Purple, later with Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden and other rock bands of this era, SCREAMS QUALITY

Matrix numbers are,  Side 1:-  7-LNMG-256-2L,  Side B:- 7-LNMG-257-2L

Stamper codes are,  Side 1:- 1 /KH,  Side B:- 2B / 1U, EARLY stamper codes

The original 1972 UK Robert stace matt finished gatefold cover is in a superb EX+++ condition, lovely and clean and fresh, mantaining all its original bright vibrant colour inside and out. Their is no unwanted writing, no sticker marks, no scuffs and no seam splits. Only wear, very light is on the front and the bottom, very minimal, only this stops the cover being graded MINT-. The spine is broad, clean, showing barely any if not no wear and is perfectly readable, BEAUTIFUL COVER!, FANTASTIC condition!

The vinyl is in a MINT- condition,  maintaining all it's original gleaming 'just presssed' shine and lustre. I have played both sides, (very carefully), and im delighted to say that from start to finish the vinyl plays ** MINT!!! **, playing with super crisp clear clarity!, the quality of the Stereo on this pressing, is OUTSTANDING!!!!,  playing with such depth and warmth!, STUNNING!, CRYSTAL CLEAR AUDIO, ABSOLUTELY STUNNING, OUTSTANDING!, A WONDERFUL LISTENING EXPERIENCE, TOP TOP QUALITY STEREO PRESS!, AUDIO PERFECTION!!!!,  SIT BACK, PLAY THE VINYL, AND I CAN GUARANTEE YOU WILL BE BLOWN AWAY BY THE SHEER QUALITY OF THE OUTSTANDING STEREO, YOU WILL BE SMILING FROM EAR TO EAR!, ********  PERFECTION ********

The matt black with silver lettering are in MINT- condition, lovely and clean and factory fresh,  both label's have no unwanted writing, the centre spindle hole shows no wear, consistant with the MINT- grading of the vinyl, possibly played 2-3 times, including my one play

The vinyl is housed in it's original 1967 UK Decca polythene lined inner sleeve, and in EX+++ condition,  the inner sleeve is super clean and fresh, their is no unwanted writing and no seam splits.

Methods of payment is,  UK CHEQUE, POSTAL ORDER and PAYPAL

P+P is £4.00 for the UK or £6.00 for recorded delivery,  £6.50 for EUROPE and £9.00 for the USA, JAPAN and REST OF WORLD, £15.00 is charged for airmail, signed for, tracked and insured,  recommended

Any Bidders from ITALY, FRANCE and SPAIN, the LP will ONLY be sent, Airmail, insured, tracked and 'Signed For', cost is £13.00