Parliament Osmium OG 1970 1st Press Invictus ST-7302 VG Cover VG++ LP RARE FUNK

$

400

Parliament - Osmium 1st Pressing, Winchester press designated by ‘Dennis’ engraving in runouts, Parliament Osium Invictus ST-7302.  Cover is strong Very Good condition. Only small section of spine wear / cracking on top and small 2/3 inch split on Top seem at opening prevent VG+ assessment. No promo holes or cuts which is a rarity for 1970 Invictus pressings. Front of cover looks beautiful. Rear cover has some rub wear / random spots.  May be able to delicately remove / improve appearance with slightly wet QTip / Cotton ball. I will leave to new owner to determine if necessary.  I grade mega conservatively to ensure new owner is beyond satisfied when Album arrives. LP has a few faint wispy sleeve marks. East VG++ ..most sellers would classify as Near Mint. Has only been played a few times in the 25+ years it’s been in my collection. Was nearly impossible to find in any condition in pre-internet days. Fortunately my Uncle who turned me on to music and PFUNK specifically..knew all the local record shops in the Greater Philadelphia area like the back of his hand. First saw George Clinton & The P Funk All Stars in the early 90’s was hooked on the P ever since. Probably took 4-5 years of searching to find a worthy copy.  Was over $200 back then. Believe me I remember as I was in my early 20’s in College at Penn State when I found this copy in local haunt when I was on Spring Break. Vividly recall tax return money from summer job burning a hole in my pocket. 
At any rate …Glossy lyric sheet included.  If you collect Funkadelic, Parliament, Parliament Funkadelic, any PFunk / George Clinton production ..you know how rare this record is.  Even more of a unicorn in this condition. Was definitely Holy Grail / Crown Jewel status in my collection. See pictures & full description. Only other original pressing online currently available for US purchase is $800 on discogs. I’ve seen few poor condition covers and beat up LPs go for close to or over $300. One auctioned as recently as a month  ago on eBay went for $272 plus shipping for totally split cover with promo hole, no lyric sheet, LP was visibly worn / scratched. Nothing in vicinity of this copy.  Priority Mail shipping, fully insured for $400, included in purchase price. Will be hyper securely packaged with LP out of sleeve to ensure that Cover arrives in current condition. Oversized mailer with whiplash bumpers will be used with filler boards, foam, bubble wrap for maximum safety during transit. Will ship same day if possible or next day at the latest. 
Please Note I can’t ship priority on 12/23 as rates increase dramatically at USPS, FED EX, UPS for 2 day Priority service. Of course all Shippers will be rightfully closed on 12/25 & 12/26 is Sunday. So if purchased on 12/23 or after, the earliest shipping day will be 12/27.  

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