IRON MAIDEN - Seventh Son of a Seventh Son UK 1st Press LP - A3/B3
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Description
Artist: Iron Maiden
Album: Seventh Son of a Seventh Son
Label/Cat No: EMI – EMD 1006
Year: 1988
Country: United Kingdom
The "Bollocks" UK 1st Pressing – 100% Complete Collector’s Set
This is a stunning, complete example of the genuine 1988 UK First Issue. This specific pressing is highly prized by collectors for its unique "hidden" deadwax messages and superior Direct Metal Mastering (DMM) audio quality.
Key 1st Pressing Identifiers:
The "Bollocks" Etching: Side B features the famous hand-etched message: "IF YOU DON'T LIKE IT BOLLOCKS" (See photo).
Side A Etching: Hand-etched with "VERY DIRECT METAL" confirming the high-fidelity DMM process.
Matrix / Runout: Side A: EMD 1006 A-3U-1-1 / Side B: EMD 1006 B-3U-1-1
Mastering: Machine-stamped "STERLING" on both sides (Mastered by George Marino at Sterling Sound).
Rare Promo Insert: Includes the original 1988 Merchandise Order Form flyer.
Inner Sleeve: Original full-colour picture/lyric card inner sleeve.
Condition Report:
Vinyl (EX): The record is in Excellent condition. It retains a brilliant mirror-like gloss with only the faintest signs of handling. The labels are vibrant and clean with minimal spindle marks.
Sleeve (EX): The original glossy sleeve is remarkably well-preserved. This album is prone to yellowing, but the whites on this copy remain bright and crisp.
The spine is solid and fully legible.
Insert & Inner (EX): Both the original inner sleeve and the merchandise flyer are in fantastic, "like-new" shape. No tears, handwriting, or stains
Postage: Sent in a professional packaging with stiffeners. Record will be removed from the outer sleeve for transit to prevent seam splits. International buyers are responsible for their own customs/VAT fees
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