RAINBOW RISING, TRUE 1ST PRESS SLEEVE, SUPERB NR MINT
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RAINBOW RISING, TRUE 1ST PRESS SLEEVE, SUPERB! NR MINT!
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BLACKMORE'S RAINBOW
"RAINBOW RISING"
1976
2490 137
OYSTER
ORIGINAL UK 1ST PRESS WITH MACNEILL PRESS SLEEVE - THE VAST MAJORITY ON EBAY ARE 'HOWARDS PRINTERS' SLEEVES WHICH ARE MUCH MORE COMMON.
VINYL IS IN SUPERB CONDITION...STUNNING AUDIO, BARELY PLAYED!!!
WITH ORIGINAL UNLAMINATED GATEFOLD SLEEVE
ONE OF THE CLEANEST PLAYING COPIES I'VE EVER HEARD!
PLAYGRADED: not simply glanced at with a superficial visual grading, fully played and graded throughout (listened to on headphones - the most revealing playgrade method, with no exterior audio distractions)
OUTER SLEEVE:
Excellent original unlaminated gatefold sleeve
Superb condition throughout with just a few touch ups visible to corners only. Easily EX+ sleeve, one of the best I've ever seen!
Inner gatefold is beautifully clean with thankfully no graffiti at all. Superb!
TOP AND BOTTOM EDGES
Looks superb with no wear through to the white that is so common, a hint of a minor touch up here and there but looks great.
OPENING EDGES
Nice and crisp and virtually unworn/unused!
SPINE
Perfectly legible, very square and very nice! Looks great!
VINYL: HAS A COMBINATION OF STAMPED AND HAND-ETCHED MATRICES:
2 4 9 0 1 3 7 A // 3 M D OY-1-1601 A-2 1 1 MASTERDISK G.K.
2 4 9 0 1 3 7 B // 3 M D OY-1-1601 B-2 1 1 MASTERDISK G.K.
Looks awesome under normal daylight and virtually unmarked! Under direct halogen there are a few very faint hairlines (sleeve removal marks) that cause the VERY lightest of crackle on intros and in between songs - as you'd expect from any vinyl.
Audio is near faultless throughout, initial run ins on side 1 and side 2 are nice and quiet with just some light background crackle, soon drowned out by the loud music. I seriously doubt you could find a significantly better copy of this very rare UK first press.
LABELS:
Nice and clean with thankfully NO graffiti. AND NO SPINDLE TRACES AT ALL!!! Barely played!
INNER SLEEVE:
Original plain paper one.
POSTAGE AND PACKING:
I recycle as much existing material as possible and reuse record mailers if they are of good enough quality. Edges and corners are reinforced with packing tape. Stiffeners are used to strengthen and support the record.
Vinyl is removed from the outer gatefold to prevent any 'knifing' to the outer sleeve.
I ship in the UK using Royal Mail 2nd Class as it's a little cheaper for buyers. A certificate of postage is obtained for every item. Signed for delivery is available on request at extra cost. Please ask.
Feedback is left for buyers once they have contacted me and left feedback stating they are happy with their purchase. Should there be any issues, please contact me first.
I ship worldwide. Item will be shipped in board-stiffened mailers for maximum protection.
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