Metal Box – Public Image Ltd. | ORIGINAL UK 1979 METAL TIN | METAL 1 | COMPLETE
  £   288
  $   381

 


£ 288 Sold For
Oct 1, 2026 Sold Date
Jan 17, 2026 Start Date
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Description

Original UK 1979 “Metal Box” edition of Metal Box by Public Image Ltd., released on Virgin Records (Catalogue: METAL 1).

This is the original metal film canister release, not the later Second Edition vinyl reissue.

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What’s included (original components)
• Original round metal film canister with embossed PiL logo
• Original base with “METAL 1” paper sticker
• 3 × 12" vinyl records (45 RPM)
• METAL 1.1 / 1.2
• METAL 1.3 / 1.4
• METAL 1.5 / 1.6
• Original A5 tracklisting / credits insert (pictured)
• Original plain white paper separators/dividers

This matches how original UK copies were issued.

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Condition
• Vinyl: VG+
Clean with light cosmetic marks only. Plays through with no skips or jumps. Minor surface noise possible in quieter passages, consistent with age.
• Metal box: VG
Original canister and lid. Light scuffs, handling marks, and age-related oxidation. No crushing or major dents. Lid fits correctly.
• Insert & dividers: Present. Insert shows age-related marks/foxing consistent with storage.

Please see photos for an accurate representation of condition.


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