10cc DECEPTIVE BENDS 1st UK press LP TIME CAPSULE MINT COPY

	£		26
	$		34

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We list in many cases, 'Archived' & 'mint' condition items, we are able to source from private collections all over the UK. So we hope you can be put at ease that what you are bidding on is of the highest quality.

We play through most of the records, unless the item is clearly mint, or sealed..in which case we don't play them, thus maintaining their 'unplayed' status!  Obviously with some of these rare items there will be the odd 'anomoly' along the way , the odd little static pop or lead in 'sizzle' for a split second.. nothing is perfect we find! all systems differ, but we aim to describe these as accurately as possible for you.... PLEASE ENJOY THIS ITEM YOU ARE NOW LOOKING AT..

10cc

'DECEPTIVE BENDS'

UK 1st  MELYS Pressing LP  - SUPER WIDE SPINE

An outstanding copy of this very collectable classic LP. THE SLEEVE AND VINYL ARE  LIKE NEW. ARCHIVED FROM NEW!

Released 1977

Label    MERCURY 9102 502

Matrix    9102502  1V //2  IB     1 2 1       Etching  MELY&ERIC&GRAHAM&PAUL LOVE YOU

               9102502  2V //3  IB  1 4 3          Etching  MELYS

THE VINYL   MINT-   INCREDIBLE 'ONE PLAY' CONDITION

As you can see, this vinyl is the 1st  1v//2  1977 UK pressing with the MELY etchings. This first pressing is in superb 'AS NEW' condition, PRESERVED SINCE 1977 -

It has retained its amazing glossy sheen and finish. There is no dulling anywhere and overall it is in incredible condition for an LP of this age. The edges are silky smooth, typical of these vintage pressings. We are seing fewer and fewer copies of this LP, so rarely do we see a copy at all, let alone like this.

There are a few light whisp lines and a couple of tiny light hairlines on the vinyl, nothing else visible at all on this vinyl!  Quite astonishing- Clearly this LP has been archived for many many years.

No spindle skate around the centre hole again suggests this LP has maybe had one play- it really is immaculate!  it shows no signs of any wear at all.

 Not much to add here, other than this 'archived' LP is simply MINT, and you will never see better..

OVERALL THIS IS SIMPLY A MUST FOR ANY FINAL UPGRADE COLLECTION. YOU WILL NOT SEE BETTER.

THE SLEEVE     MINT-   AS NEW!! INCREDIBLE.

Correct FLAT MATT Gatefold first issued earliest sleeve by 'Howards' -- this is straight out the box from 1977 - SUPER WIDE SPINE VERSION

 This is in simply incredible condition, you will not see better than this we feel!

The edges are all super clean with no traces of rub or ringwear on the front or back faces, and the tips have only the tiniest rub, all colours and inks remain in outstanding condition- The finish is immaculate and where as many copies have powdery wear and scuff, this sleeve remains in absolute museum condition.

No powdery white ringwear or even ring press of any note, and all edges are super crisp.

The open edge remains in immaculate sharp condition with no hint of handling

The open out of the gatefold is simply perfect, no dulling, white rub or wear at all. pristine inks and colours.

The spine edge is totally unsquashed and all legends are perfect-there are a couple of tiny spider lines on the edges!

WE CLARIFY BY SAYING, THIS SLEEVE IS SIMPLY PRISTINE , AND THE VINYL IS ALSO AS MINT AS YOU COULD FIND.

THE INNER SLEEVE  MINT-  

Original GLOSS PAPER LYRIC INNER..NO DAMAGE OR SCISSORING. 

Vinyl housed in further poly liner.

We hope you enjoy looking at this item, and good luck if you decide to bid for it...We can safely say you will not be dissapointed- If you need to know anyting else, please feel free to contact us with any questions.

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ENJOY! ;0)