Billy Joel - Glass Houses LP (1980) White Label Promo

$

40

Description

Premium collector's archive copy of legendary singer-songwriter Billy Joel’s absolute rock masterpiece, the 1980 global chart-topper "Glass Houses" on Columbia Records (FC 36384). 
This is the highly coveted, genuine radio-station-only Promo Edition. It features the pristine, solid White Promotional Labels ("Demonstration Not For Sale") across both sides rather than the standard commercial red Columbia label design
This copy is a certified true first-generation production run, verified by the precise matrix numbers etched into the dead wax:
• Side 1 Matrix: AL-36384-2A • Side 2 Matrix: BL-36384--2B
The "P" stamps confirm production at Columbia's legendary Pitman, New Jersey pressing plant, celebrated by collectors for its exceptional quality control. Both sides feature the stamped "STERLING" marking alongside the mastering signature of Ted Jensen, proving the vinyl was cut from the primary master tapes. These definitive early-generation stampers handle the heavy basslines and driving guitar tracks flawlessly.
DETAILED PRESSING SPECIFICATIONS: • Artist: Billy Joel • Album Title: Glass Houses • Catalog Number: FC 36384 • Label: Columbia Records • Release Year: 1980 (True First Pressing) • Pressing Plant: Columbia Records Pressing Plant (Pitman, NJ) • Mastering Facility: Sterling Sound (Stamped "STERLING" / Ted Jensen) • Label Variant: Authentic White Promo Label ("Demonstration Not For Sale") • Jacket Variant: Standard outer jacket with official promotional markings
Vinyl Condition: Near Mint. The white promo labels are clean with no writing or spindle marks. The vinyl retains its brilliant original factory luster.
Jacket Condition: Very Good+. Solid, thick cardboard sleeve featuring the official gold foil promo stamp. Structurally sound with crisp edges, minor shelf wear at the corners, no seam splits, no cut-out holes. Original inner sleeves included.

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