FLEETWOOD MAC - TUSK 1979 Japanese First Pressing Double LP w/ OBI Near Mint

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📌 QUICK SUMMARY

• Artist: Fleetwood Mac
• Album: Tusk (2-LP Set)
• Release Year:1979
• Country: Japan Original Pressing
• Catalog Number:P-5571~2W (Warner-Pioneer Corporation)
• Vinyl Condition:Near Mint (NM) / Beautiful collector's copy
• Completeness: Complete with original OBI strip, 4 inner sleeves and Japanese lyric inserts.

💿 CONDITION DETAILS

🎚️ Vinyl: Near Mint (NM)

• Both discs look beautiful with a high glossy shine.
• No visible scratches, hairline scuffs, or surface marks.
• Spindle holes are clean, indicating minimal play time.
• Plays crisp, clear, and quiet with excellent audio fidelity.

🧥 Cover: Excellent (EX)

• *The textured outer jacket is bright, crisp, and structurally sturdy.
• No seam splits, heavy corner dings, or ring wear.
• Original

🎼OBI: Fair (F)

Original OBI strip is intact with wrinkling and a tear.

Inserts & Inner Sleeves: Near Mint (NM)

• All 4 original custom inner sleeves are included and clean.
• Includes the original Japanese biography/lyric insert sheets.
• No splits or writing on any of the inner paper materials.

Dead Wax Pedigree Overview

• The US Source Tape (2HS-1-3350) The Catalog Number: 2HS 3350 is the original US catalog matrix number for Tusk issued by Warner Bros. Records in 1979.The "1": The -1- designates that this is specifically Side 1 (Side A) of the multi-LP album set.What it means for your Japanese Copy: Because this code is handwritten (etched) into the vinyl rather than stamped, it confirms that Warner-Pioneer in Japan used the original, authentic mastering tapes sent directly from the US production team rather than a generic secondary tape copy.
• The Mastering Engineer / Cut (- Eu F1) Ken Perry's Mastering Cut: At the time, mastering engineer Ken Perry cut the original lacquers at Capitol Studios. The letters (Eu or E4) paired with F1 denote the specific mastering lathe adjustment, master tape playback curve, or factory cut designation assigned to this initial production pipeline.It confirms that this copy retains the exact acoustic mastering blueprint intended during the album's initial late 1979 worldwide release.
• Early Batch Marker: This record has an X 0 0 0 configuration which generally indicates that the record was pressed using one of the earliest stamper batches from the initial mastering. This aligns perfectly with a Japanese 1st pressing of Tusk, confirming its origin from the primary release batch in 1979 rather than a later, remastered reissue

Origin of the Audio

• The MASTERED BY CAPITOL machine stamp in the dead wax is a highly regarded hallmark of audio quality for this release. Here is exactly what it signifies:
• The Studio: This stamp proves that the master lacquer discs for your record were cut at the legendary Capitol Studios mastering facilities in Hollywood, California.
• The Authentic US Cut: Even though your record was pressed in Japan, Warner Bros. sent the original US-cut lacquers directly to Japan for manufacturing. Instead of re-mastering the audio locally from a tape copy, the Japanese factory used the exact same sonic blueprint as the top-tier original US pressings.

Collectibility

Very Collectible - Superior Audio Fidelity: In 1979, Capitol Studios housed state-of-the-art Neumann disc-cutting lathes and custom electronics. Records bearing this stamp are highly sought after by audiophiles because they offer superior dynamic range, deep bass response, and minimal distortion compared to secondary regional recuts.

📦 SHIPPING & PACKAGING

*Safe Packing:Shipped in a dedicated, heavy-duty cardboard record mailer.