Kraftwerk The Man·Machine 1978 True 1ST US Winchester Pressing In Factory SHRINK

$

135

KRAFTWERK – THE MAN-MACHINE True 1978 U.S. First Edition / Early Winchester Pressing in Factory Shrink

Up for consideration is an archival-tier, collector-grade vinyl copy of Kraftwerk’s highly influential 1978 electronic masterpiece, The Man-Machine. This copy is a guaranteed U.S. First Pressing, struck at the celebrated Capitol Records Winchester, Virginia plant.

It has been extraordinarily well-preserved under its original factory plastic shrink wrap and has been played exactly two times since new before being stored securely in a smoke-free home.

CRITICAL MATRIX/RUNOUT DETAILS:

The deadwax information on this copy confirms its premium, early-production heritage:

Side A: SW - 1 - 11728 F3 — Features the stamped "MASTERED BY CAPITOL" text and the iconic handwritten Winchester "wine glass" (─◁) symbol.

Side B: SW - 2 - 11728 F8 — Features the stamped "MASTERED BY CAPITOL" text and the handwritten Winchester "wine glass" (─◁) symbol.

CONDITION DETAILS:

Vinyl (Media): Near Mint (NM). Exceptional, brilliant high gloss with completely clean labels. Free of spindle tracking lines. Sourced from the early F3/F8 master lacquer cuts, this disc has only been played twice and offers magnificent sound separation.

Jacket (Sleeve): Near Mint (NM). The jacket remains fully encased in its original factory shrink wrap. This has completely protected the bold red, black, and white Russian constructivist-inspired cover art from the fading, friction, and ring wear that typically plagues standard open copies. Corners are sharp and crisp.

Inner Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+). Includes the original custom printed graphic inner liner. It displays the standard, minor seam splits to the left and right sides caused by the natural weight of the vinyl over decades, but remains clean and crisp.

TERMS OF SALE & PRICING:

Buy It Now Price: $135

SHIPPING & SAFE HANDLING: To completely eliminate the risk of the vinyl disc causing further splits to the original custom inner liner or the outer jacket during transit, the record will be safely removed from its sleeve and packed alongside the jacket in a separate protective inner sleeve.

The entire package will be double-stiffened with extra cardboard pads and shipped securely inside a heavy-duty, dedicated 12" vinyl mailing box via USPS Ground Advantage (which includes full tracking and insurance for peace of mind).

Buy with confidence from an experienced personal seller specializing in premium physical media and high-grade vintage vinyl.