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Dio "The Last In Line" 

1984 Promotional 1st UK Issue (Heavy Metal Monster)

Original 1st UK Pressing Cat No:VERH 16 

Stunning Near As Mint Audio/Vinyl ARCHIVE!

 Earliest A#1 & B#1 Matrix endings!

Near Mint Vinyl Looks UN-played in My Opinion!

No Loud Constant Clicks/ticks or Pops! A Real Beauty!!

Stunning  Original 1st UK issue Un-laminated glossy Promotional Cover! Excellent!

Another from my personal collection of over 50,000 album that I have acquired over a period of more than 45 years! An awesome original very earliest promotional copy of  'Dio' 'The Last In line'  originally released in 1984.

The most important thing about this copy is the absolutely stunning audio quality and feel. This copy is up there as one of the best sounding copies of this album that I have heard! Looks and sounds just like it would have when it came from the shop

Purchased from new over 30 years ago. Initially only ever played this to record to tape and then stored in a case with the vinyl separated from the sleeve and cover for protection. This is how I have always stored my records! Earliest possible A#1 and B#1 Matrix. Superb crystal clear and vibrant very near as mint audio quality very, very hard to find like this. Note: I find it hard to see any spider traces around the spindle hole. A beautiful sounding copy! One of the best sounding copies of this album that I have ever heard. This is complete with the original UK printed Printed gate fold cover in straight condition also with light storage wear only to mention at the opening edge to mention. The vinyl looks un-played in my opinion, certainly not over played. The audio delivery was lovely clear and vibrant throughout. Graded near mint.

What is truly exceptional is the awesome audio quality, rare like this a beauty!

A highly collectable Archive copy final Upgrade!

Actual recording from the vinyl:

Dio: The Last In Line: Side1.

Dio: The Last In Line: Side2.

The matrix

Side1. ''VERH 16 A#1'' ('Machine Stamped)

Side2. ''VERH 16 B#1'' ('Machine Stamped)

The vinyl

On initial inspection it is hard to see a blemish at all,  this looks as new in my opinion and gleems still retaining its sheen from new, This looks unplayed in my opinion. I notice a minute white mark/dot that is a manufacturing mark. This has little if no effect on the audio quality. The vinyl lays perfectly flat on the turntable and is free from any warping.

Even in strong light this looks awesome, Please note most of the vinyls storage life it has been in a separate poly sleeve to minimise any sleeve removal marks\scuffs. Any marks that could possibly ever be seen under a strong light would only be just light wyspy scuffs/sleeve removal.   

The Audio Quality

Any who know this album would appreciate that there are many quiet slow parts and this audio is absolutely exceptional crystal clear and vibrant through out with (no) loud constant clicks or pops and certainly no skips or jumps! More importantly (no) distortion or any signs that this has been overplayed ,infact this has barely been played at all! (Note: Please allow for isolated static type tick, ticks heard during some intros and in quieter places or in between tracks worth to mention.) Cristal clear and very vibrant audio original UK press!

Very Nice playable and enjoyable copy!Audio Graded Near mint in my opinion. 

Please note! This vinyl has been stored in a case laying dormant for many years, A build up of dirt and dust in the grooves causes static crackle\ticks!,,A constant clean before each play is recommended! This will reduce any static and will enhance the audio quality!

The labels

These are the original Vertigo labels.  

Amazingly I find it hard to see any spider traces even when looked at an angled in strong light ! Little if no spindle wear the spindle hole is perfectly round with absolutely no ware at all that I can see! All indications are that this has barely ever been played in my opinion.

The record sleeve

The cover

This is the original 1st issue, 1st UK Press un-laminated glossy cover, in exceptional condition throughout. There is a gold stamped "Promotional Copy Not For Sale" at the rear of the cover. Any storage wear noticed is only if looked for only in my opinion in the form of slight damage at the front opening edge only about 1cm to mention but you have to look to notice in my opinion.  Amazingly no real nasty creases to mention. The spine is square and all writing is readable. light edge rubbing only.  Graded at least better than excellent in my opinion!

HOW I SEND MY RECORDS!

THIS ALBUM WILL BE SENT IN A LARGE BOX WITH CARDBOARD STIFFENERS THE ALBUM IS ALWAYS PUT IS A POLY SLEEVE AND ENCASED IN THE BOX WITH PLENTY OF BUBBLEWRAP FOR ADDED PROTECTION (SEE PHOTOS)

As always I have tried to give my honest personal opinion when describing items listed! Although it is my honest opinion! I always urge others to do their own personal research on any items that they are interested in purchasing, before, they commit to bidding!) I have Highlighted all aspects as clearly as possible!! I have taken time to play this vinyl track for track to give a clear and accurate description of the audio quality as i hear it. (please look at my completed listings of albums that I have sold of this calaber (more than 1000 items) and you will see that I normally get it right) I have also provided as many photos as I can and supersized so that all aspects can be seen clearly in strong light!!!!!Please note! These photos are the actual item for sale and not copies of other items!!!!!!!

Please do not hesitate to email me with any questions regarding this item or any other items that I have listed!

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POSTAGE WITHIN ENGLAND IS £5.00 SENT BY RECORDED DELIVERY

Please note! All items are now despatched by Royal Mail signed for 1st class delivery!!!! I normally despatch weekdays within the next working day on receipt of cleared funds!!!I POST ON WEEKDAYS ONLY (NOT OVER THE WEEKEND)!! Tracking details are always emailed to the winning bidder after despatch.

All items are despatched securely with ample reinforcement (It is my prime interest to make sure that the items arrive in the same condition that they left me!!!!

I offer a postage discount for multiple purchases!!!,, but i do insist that the buyer pay for the items as they are won! I can not any longer allow winning bidders to run up a large bill and then not pay! I do not have a problem with holding the goods to be despatched untill they are ready (at the buyers request), for multiple items purchased!

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