PIL (Public Image Ltd.) Metal Box Original 1979 Limited Edition Vinyl
  $   400

 


$ 400   (best offer accepted)   Sold For
Aug 21, 2026 Sold Date
Aug 11, 2026 Start Date
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Description

Never played best example and most rare on ebay. Public Image Ltd. (PiL) – Metal Box, the famous original 1979 UK metal-can edition on Virgin Records. Instead of a normal LP, it was issued as three 12-inch 45-RPM records inside the embossed metal film-style can.  photo shows the original track/information insert, which is important. Also all paper dividers are present. 

The can looks great. Some oxidation/discoloration is normal on these. I did not polish the can—collectors generally prefer it left original.

100% completeness. It includes* the metal PiL can,

* all three 12” records (six sides),

* and that original insert,

documented near-mint first UK pressing sold at auction for £350 (about $464) in 2023.

 the can, insert, separator sheets and vinyl are all exceptional and the matrices confirm the earliest UK pressing.


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