MANFRED MANN'S EARTH BAND THE GOOD EARTH 1st UK Press LP VAULT COPY

	£		19
	$		25

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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

'THE GOOD EARTH'

HARD TO FIND UK  1st ISSUE PRESS LP  - 1st TEXTURED SLEEVE & INNER 'UN CUT'!

POSSIBLY A HANDFUL OF VERY CAREFUL PLAYS ONLY -

 THIS IS ONE OF MANY LPs WE ARE LISTING THAT ARE ALL IN INCREDIBLE CONDITION..Be sure to see the others listed too!

THIS IS AN INCREDIBLE FIND.

Released 1974

Label    BRONZE ILPS 9306

Matrix        ILPS 9306  A-2U  Stamper:  1 GM   PORKY

                   ILPS 9306  B-2U  Stamper:  1 GO   PECKO

THE VINYL   EX+ STRONG   INCREDIBLE  CONDITION

As you can see, this vinyl is the highly PRIZED HEAVYWEIGHT  1974 BRONZE pressing  with the STAMPED MATRIX NUMBERS -  AND THE 'PORKY PECKO' ETCHINGS

VERY LOW STAMPERS.

Stored from new this LP has seen possibly A HANDFUL of careful plays only, and remains in pristine play condition everywhere.

Firstly we saw a couple of light marks on side one  that worried us at first..& one running with the grooves- but they do not sound at all, and happy to say the vinyl is not downgraded due the 'visual' marks..there is one light arc in the dead wax too.

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 like this.

We can see maybe a couple of tiny spider lines around the centre hole, and no wear to the spindle hole whatsoever.

There are a few light whisp lines, a couple of light hairlines which do not sound, and thats it-  nothing else!  No scratches or marks.  Clearly this LP has been archived for many many years, and therefore there are a few little dust specs on the vinyl when we slid it for checking..IT REMAINS IN ASTONISHING CONDITION.

On playing through we heard some lightest static in the opening dead grooves and thats about it..quite outstanding!!!!

 ...possibly the odd dust pop which will not sound next time through we doubt.

OVERALL THIS IS A REAL BEAUTY!

THE LABELS   MINT-  FLAT MATT LABELS

THE SLEEVE     MINT-

Correct TEXTURED MATT  first UK issued earliest sleeve  - with THE INNER SLEEVE 'CORNER ADVERT', WHICH REMAINS UNCUT.. AND VERY RARE TO SEE LIKE THIS! 

ALSO NOTED FOR THE 'PINCHED' SPINE ENDS

PRINTER CREDITS -  ROBOR

 This is in SUPERB condition, quite amazing how it has survived so clean.  A very hard record to track down, and most copies we do see are always trashed. SO..finding one to auction is a real pleasure, and rarity.

Only the first edition had the pinched ends, and the textured finish, later copies we see are flat matt and some have a white spine..this copy is the one you want..and it is stunning.

The edges are all super clean with just some fine traces of rub, in a few spots and all colours and inks remain in outstanding condition

No  ringwear -and no ring press or white rub anywhere at all.

The open edge remains in super sharp shape, a few tiny feather spots, and there is one tink corner dink.

The spine edge is 100% sharp with the pinched ends..and no squash or rub at all,  just the feintest of tip rub.

There  are a couple of tiny feint spider lines on the edges -

We cannot add any more than this! it's a cracker.

THE INNER SLEEVE   MINT- 

Original and rare thick card lyric inner..absolutely superb with no splits or damage- and the corner remains uncut....

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)