MANFRED MANN'S EARTH BAND SOLAR FIRE RARE UK LP ARCHIVED COPY

	£		20
	$		27

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We list in many cases, 'Archived' & 'mint' condition items, we are able to source from private collections all over the UK. So we hope you can be put at ease that what you are bidding on is of the highest quality.

We play through most of the records, unless the item is clearly mint, or sealed..in which case we don't play them, thus maintaining their 'unplayed' status!  Obviously with some of these rare items there will be the odd 'anomoly' along the way , the odd little static pop or lead in 'sizzle' for a split second.. nothing is perfect we find! all systems differ, but we aim to describe these as accurately as possible for you.... PLEASE ENJOY THIS ITEM YOU ARE NOW LOOKING AT..

MANFRED MANN'S EARTH BAND

'SOLAR FIRE'

IMMACULATE ARCHIVED BRONZE 1973  PRESSING THIN ORIGINAL MATT SLEEVE & RARE INNER -

HAS THE 'ILPS' MATRIX CROSSED OUT -

FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION OF ARCHIVED 'PROG ROCK' LPs..VERY FEW PLAYS - SOUNDS STUNNING!

Released BRONZE BRNA 265

Matrix        BRNA 265 A-2  Stamper: 1 GG  (has crossed out matrix error ILPS9265 A-2)

                   BRNA 265 B-1U  Stamper: 2 M BILBO (has crossed out matrix error ILPS9265 B-1U)

THE VINYL   EX+   INCREDIBLE  CONDITION

As you can see, this vinyl is the highly prized BRONZE pressing with the ISLAND matrix numbers crossed - Stored from new this LP has seen possibly a handful of VERY CAREFUL plays only, and remains in pristine condition everywhere. THE VINYL REALLY IS CLOSE TO MINT.

This pressing is a superb vinyl which has retained its amazing glossy sheen and finish. There is no dulling anywhere and overall it is in incredible condition for an LP of this age. The edges are silky smooth, typical of these vintage pressings. We are seing fewer and fewer copies of this LP, so rarely do we see a copy at all, let alone like this.

a couple of light spider lines around the centre hole, and no wear to the spindle hole whatsoever.

SURPLUS WAX AROUND THE CENTRE HOLE!!

There is barely a hint of any whisp lines, a couple of the lightest of hairlines and thats it-  nothing else!  Clearly this LP has been archived for many many years, a few little dust specs are on the vinyl when we slid it for checking..IT REMAINS IN ASTONISHING CONDITION.

On playing through we heard nothing bar the tiniest of lead in static in the dead grooves....some light static in a few spots during play..but overall this is easily as clean a copy as we have heard.

A very rare record to see at all these days..

OVERALL THIS IS SIMPLY A MUST FOR ANY FINAL UPGRADE COLLECTION. YOU WILL NOT SEE BETTER.

THE LABELS   MINT-  FLAT MATT LABELS

THE SLEEVE     EX+ 

Correct TEXTURED MATT GATEFOLD UK issued sleeve  - MATT FINISH WIDE SPINE

PRINTER CREDITS -  ROBOR LTD.

 This is in simply incredible condition, quite amazing how it has survived so clean. Most copies we see, on the VERY rare occasion we see this LP at all!! are always badly worn and of no use to us..Finding one this clean is such a rare occasion!

The edges are all super clean with barely a spot of traces of rub on the edges , and all colours and inks remain in outstanding condition LIKE BRAND NEW! Some very very light tip rub and a very light rub area on the back sleeve along the top seam..the rest of the sleeve is quite stunning

This particular design of light texture matt card is always so hard to protect withour rub and scuff, but this has survived quite amazingly.

The open edge remains in immaculate sharp condition -. A little rub on the top edge.

The square spine is  wide show virtually no rub - just the thi white line that runs dfown the spine as in all copies.

Now..the open out of the gatefold is absolutely like new ..totally pristine barely a hint of any rub at all, and the black inks are stunning.

WE CANNOT SAY MORE THAN THIS REALLY IS QUITE SPECTACUALR.

THE INNER SLEEVE   MINT- 

SUPER RARE THICK CARD PRINTED INNER..No damage at all, the balck side is solid with not a spot of wear.

There is a light sellotape disolouration down one edge..the sellotape is long gone!

No scissoring or wear..quite something!!!!!!

POSTAGE DISCOUNTS:

Don't forget we offer big postage discounts on multi wins..the more LPs you win, the cheaper the postage works out for you worldwide- Up to 2 kilos or 5 LPs, after which we will send your wins in more than one parcel..ALL very well protected in mailers, stiffeners, plenty of tape & protection, then 'signed delivered' to your door-  and to date we have nad NO damaged items!  ;0)

We hope you enjoy looking at this item, and good luck if you decide to bid for it...We can safely say you will not be dissapointed- If you need to know anyting else, please feel free to contact us with any questions.

All our items are sent 'signed delivery' tracked to your door, (we have never had an item go missing anywhere in the world!) for peace of mind for both you and us! All items are sent in strong protective mailer boxes and stiffeners. With over 28 years in mail order and the music industry 'worldwide' we pride ourselves on the fact you can bid safely on all our items, and knowing you are being dealt with by professionals.

ENJOY! ;0)