Chris Rea The Road to Hell Vinyl LP UK 1st Press WX 317 PR-P Matrix 1989 NM/EX+
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Description

Rare UK 1st Pressing – Exceptional Archive Condition

This is a stunning copy of Chris Rea’s 1989 masterpiece, The Road to Hell. While many copies in the UK were German "Alsdorf" pressings, this specific copy features the PR-P matrix etching, identifying it as a native UK 1st Pressing manufactured at P.R. Records Limited. These are increasingly difficult to find in this "Time Capsule" condition. 

Item Specifications
• Artist: Chris Rea
• Album: The Road to Hell
• Release Year: 1989 
• Label: Magnet / WEA 
• Catalog Number: WX 317 / 246285-1 
• Matrix / Runout (Hand-Etched):
• Side A: WX 317 A3 PR-P
• Side B: WX 317 B3 PR-P
• Origin: Made in the UK (P.R. Records) 
• Extras: Includes original illustrated lyric inner sleeve. 

Full Tracklist
Side A:
1. The Road To Hell (Part I)
2. The Road To Hell (Part II)
3. You Must Be Evil
4. Texas
5. Looking For A Rainbow
Side B:
1. Your Warm And Tender Love
2. Daytona
3. That's What They Always Say
4. I Just Wanna Be With You
5. Tell Me There's A Heaven

Detailed Condition Report
• Vinyl (NM / Near Mint): Stunning visual condition. The vinyl retains its original high-gloss factory luster. Under intense LED light, there are no visible scratches and no significant spindle marks on the labels. It has clearly been handled with extreme care.

• Sleeve (EX+ / Excellent Plus): Very crisp and sturdy. The spine is 100% straight and fully legible. Corners are sharp with only the most negligible storage wear. No splits, tears, or writing.

• Inner Sleeve (NM): The original lyric inner is clean and white with no seam splits.
Why Buy This Record?

• The Preferred Pressing: Collectors often favor the UK PR-P master for its superior audio depth and punch compared to the mass-produced European versions.

• Investment Grade: Finding a 1989 original in this condition is rare. This copy is "collector quality" and suitable for an archive.

• The Definitive Rea Album: From the bluesy grit of the title track to the soulful "Tell Me There's a Heaven," this is the peak of Chris Rea's career, presented on the format it was intended for.

• Perfect Gift: Because of the pristine condition of the sleeve and vinyl, this is an ideal gift for any serious audiophile or fan.


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