DAVID BOWIE THE MAN WHO SOLD THE WORLD - 1st USA PRESS MERCURY WHITE LABEL PROMO

	£		395
	$		523

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This is a 1st USA pressing promo copy with the following stamped matrix numbers:

Side one: SR 61325-A-M2

Side two: SR 61325-B-M1

Description
Disc: The vinyl has retained its original sheen with some hairlines and light marks visible under direct light, but there's nothing bad anywhere. I have played the entire record in full from start to finish and found it very enjoyable to listen to. There is some background noise in the run-ins/outs, fades, silent grooves and intros, and the occasional random click. For side two there is nothing more to say and so I would play-grade side two as an EASY Excellent (Ex), probably better.  For side one there were a few places where you get a couple of clicks and there was a soft repetitive tic briefly in the quiet intro to 'Width of a Circle' which can't be heard once the band comes in, and four or five clicks in the quiet instrumental part later. There were also about seven clicks at the very end of 'Black Country Rock'. But that's all. To account for these small issues I am play-grading Side one overall as Very Good Plus (VG+), but much of it is better than that.

Labels: No writing, stickers, tears etc. Just some spindle marking and pale foxing spots.

Sleeve: The sleeve has some discolouration/tarnishing, mainly to the white parts, and other marks, small blemishes and general signs of wear, age and use. The top and bottom edges have both been secured at the opening corners with 'invisible' tape where the fragile seams of the 'pasted' cover had previously split, but the spine is NOT split and all the spine text is fully legible.

Detracting features not covered above:  None.

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Where gradings are given these are based on the UK Record Collector grading system (see below) and are visual gradings only, unless the listing specifically states that it is a play-grading.

I use the UK RECORD COLLECTOR GRADING SYSTEM. This grading system differs from some other grading systems, in particular the Goldmine grading system. Please make sure that you are familiar with the UK record collector grading system before you bid.

Mint: The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition. Records advertised as Sealed or Unplayed should be Mint.

Excellent: The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packag­ing might have slight wear and/or creasing.

Very Good: The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable sur­face marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable.

Good: The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discoloration, etc.

Fair: The record is still just playable but has not been cared for prop­erly and displays considerable surface noise; it may even jump. The cover and contents will be torn, stained and/or defaced.

Poor: The record will not play properly due to scratches, bad surface noise, etc. The cover and contents will be badly damaged or partly missing.

Bad: The record is unplayable or might even be broken, and is only of use as a collection-filler.

Plus (+) or Minus (-) are added where items fall between gradings. I only ever use one plus or minus.

P&P costs as follows:

UK:

First LP or 12" record = £5.50, each additional item no extra P&P charge.

First 7" record = £3.50, each additional item no extra P&P charge.

Europe:

First LP or 12" record = £15.95, each additional item = an extra £2.20 P&P charge.

First 7" record = £13.95, each additional item = an extra £1.00 P&P charge.

Rest of the world:

First LP or 12" record = £29.50, each additional item = an extra £2.80 P&P charge.

First 7" record = £18.95, each additional item = an extra £1.40 P&P charge.