CHICAGO III 1st 1971 UK press LP ARCHIVED COPY FROM NEW ONE PLAY

	£		19
	$		25

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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..

CHICAGO

'III'

UK 1st Earliest A1 CBS Pressing DOUBLE LP  - SUPER WIDE SPINE

An outstanding 'MINT MUSEUM' COPY of this very collectable classic LP. THE SLEEVE AND VINYL ARE  LIKE NEW. ONE PLAY AND ARCHIVED!

Released 1971

Label    CBS S 64162

Matrix    CBS S 66260 A3   6-4162 A   Stamper: A

               CBS S 66260 B1   6-4162 B1   Stamper: C

               CBS S 66260 C1   6-4163 A1   Stamper: A

               CBS S 66260 D1   6-4163 B1   Stamper: C

THE VINYLS    MINT   INCREDIBLE 'ONE PLAY' CONDITION

As you can see, this vinyl is the highly prized 1st UK pressing with the 1 matrix numbers . This is in superb 'AS NEW' condition, PRESERVED SINCE 1971 - QUITE INCREDIBLE TO SEE THIS DOUBLE LP LIKE NEW!!!

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 DOUBLE LP, so rarely do we see a copy at all, let alone like this.

There are no whisp lines and 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  Quite astonishing- Clearly this LP has been archived for many many years.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 SET has maybe had one, 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-

Correct FLAT MATT TEXTURED Gatefold first issued earliest sleeve by 'Howards' -- this is straight out the box from 1971 - SUPER WIDE SPINE VERSION WITH THE SILVER INK INSIDE GATEFOLD..BEAUTIFUL 

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

The edges are all super clean only the feintest traces of tip rub on the corners, and a couple of tiny little spots on the extreme edges, 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 pristine 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. THE SILVER INK FINISH ON THE INSIDE SURFACES ARE SIMPLY 100% NEW!  There is only the lightest of ring press on the inside by each spine side

The spine edge is totally unmarked and all legends are perfect-there are no spots or signs of any wear at all!

This sleeve to put it simply is as good as you will ever see.

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

THE INNER SLEEVES  MINT  

Original poly lined printed Patent inner bag..    

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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