Big Star Radio City LP 1974 Ardent ADS-1501 Sonic Pressing NM VG+ Vinyl

$

250

🎵 DESCRIPTION
Big Star – Radio City Ardent Records – ADS-1501 | 1974 U.S. pressing
A beautiful copy of Big Star's legendary second album, Radio City. This is the Sonic pressing, identified by the distinctive runout/matrix markings. The vinyl itself is pretty much flawless and presents exceptionally well.
The jacket has visible but minor ring wear (see photos), but is otherwise crisp and attractive. There is just a tiny bit of edge distress along the top edge, and the back corners are slightly warped.
A fantastic copy of an essential 1970s power-pop classic featuring "O My Soul," "Back of a Car," "September Gurls," and more. Radio City was originally released in 1974 and has since become one of Big Star's most celebrated albums.
💿 VINYL Condition: VG++ / Near Mint Vinyl is pretty much flawless Exceptionally clean overall appearance No significant scratches or visible wear noted Matrix/runout verified: ⍦ STXS-0740-3 AS-0565 –L.NIX— SON Sonic pressing
📀 SLEEVE / JACKET Condition: VG+ Visible but minor ring wear — see photos Otherwise crisp and well-presented Tiny bit of edge distress along the top edge Back corners are slightly warped Please see photos for the best representation of the jacket's cosmetic condition
⭐ WHY BUY THIS COPY?
The vinyl is the star of this copy — exceptionally clean and pretty much flawless. Combined with the relatively crisp jacket, this makes for a very nice collector copy of one of the most important albums in the Big Star catalog.
The verified Sonic pressing matrix adds an extra point of interest for collectors looking specifically for this early U.S. pressing. A recent auction listing for the same matrix identifies it as the 1974 Sonic pressing of Radio City.
📦 SHIPPING
Records are shipped next business day in a proper LP mailer with protective padding. Vinyl is removed from the jacket before shipping to help prevent seam splits. Jacket and vinyl are placed in a crystal clear outer sleeve.
❓ QUESTIONS?
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🎶 ABOUT
This record comes from a family collection that I've been going through carefully. I'm keeping some of the records and offering others to fellow collectors.
I grade conservatively and do my best to accurately describe both the vinyl and jacket condition. Please see all photos for additional details on the exact copy you'll receive.