NEW ORDER – State of the Nation UK 1st Press 12" EX/EX MPO TOWNHOUSE TOP AUDIO
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🎯 NEW ORDER – State of the Nation – UK 1st Press 12" – EX/EX – MPO TOWNHOUSE – “LUCKY JOHNY” Etching | FACT 153
🕊️ Original 1986 UK First Pressing on Factory Records — not a reissue or later repress!
💿 Matrix: FACT A1 MPO TOWNHOUSE / AA LUCKY JOHNY TOWNHOUSE
✨ Sleeve: Factory minimalist outer with matching plain inner — as issued.
🔊 Vinyl: EXCELLENT — clean, glossy, plays beautifully with rich sonics.
📦 Sleeve: EXCELLENT — sharp, bright, no rips or writing. Lightest shelf signs only.
🔍 Why This Copy?
✅ First press with original matrix + etchings
✅ No barcode — true '86 issue
✅ Iconic Factory styling — industrial, clean design aesthetic
✅ Top condition — great for collectors or DJs
✅ Sleeve and vinyl both graded EX — no filler here
🖋️ Etched “LUCKY JOHNY” on the runout — a Factory cryptic hallmark you won’t find on reissues.
🌍 Pressed at MPO, France & mastered at Townhouse — the way it was meant to sound.
💡 “State of the Nation” was New Order’s politically charged synth anthem – here in its original 12" power format with “Shame of the Nation” on the flip.
🔥 Own a piece of post-punk synth history — the real deal first pressing, clean and complete.
💽 I am a record fan/collector too and I know how important it is that 'the new arrival' makes you happy and pleased to have it in your collection, so if you need anymore information please contact me anytime.
Your record has been carefully cleaned in a HumminGuru Sonic vinyl cleaner, visually inspected and a fully play-tested. Every vinyl is sent in a Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab (Mofi) high-quality antistatic inner sleeve and a quality outer sleeve to keep your record pristine.
🎁 Shipping:
Your collector's item will be securely & professionally packaged for safe delivery to you.
💥 Guarantee:
If you're not 100% satisfied, a no-quibble full refund is provided on return, available for 30 days
🪙 More classic vinyl in my listings — always fairly graded, carefully packed, and ready to rock.
🤝 Thanks for viewing!
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