R.E.M. Document Vinyl LP Record 1987 UK 1st Press A1/B1 Album MIRG 1025 EX/EX

	£		35
	$		46

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🎯 R.E.M. – Document LP 💥 UK 1st Press 1987 IRS MIRG 1025 A1/B1 ✅ Ludwig Mastered

📀 Original 1987 UK first pressing of R.E.M.’s breakout album Document, released on I.R.S. Records. This edition features the iconic “File Under Fire” spine text, A1/B1 matrices, and superior mastering by Bob Ludwig. A top collector copy!

💎 Condition

• 🎵 Vinyl: EX+ — Lovely clean sheen, just faint sleeve removal signs, plays beautifully.

• 📦 Sleeve: EX — Strong spine, very light edge wear, front and back sharp.

• 📄 Inner Sleeve: EX — Original printed inner present and clean. No splits.

🔍 Release Details

• 💿 Label: I.R.S. Records – MIRG 1025

• 📆 Released: 1987

• 🌍 Country: United Kingdom

• 🕵️‍♂️ Matrix: MIRG 1025 A1 / B1

• 🧢 Label variant: Beige IRS with trenchcoat man logo

• 🏷️ Spine text: REM No 5 DOCUMENT / FILE UNDER FIRE

• 🎛️ Mastered by: Bob Ludwig (Masterdisk, NY)

🧠 Collector Notes

• 🔥 Includes iconic singles It’s the End of the World As We Know It, The One I Love, and Finest Worksong.

• 🧬 Pressed during R.E.M.'s transition from indie cult to global breakthrough.

• 🧾 Inner sleeve features industrial illustration and full credit info.

• 📈 Early UK pressings are gaining value 

• 💥 A standout copy for the R.E.M. or 80s alt-rock collector.

📦 Packed securely in high-quality mailers with stiffeners.

📮 Tracked UK shipping. International buyers welcome via eBay Global Shipping Programme.

💬 Questions welcome — happy to help!
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