STATUS QUO Piledriver LP Barely Played EX++/EX+ UK 1st 1Y/2Y 1972 Vertigo Swirl

	£		20
	$		27

STATUS QUO
"PILEDRIVER"
(VERTIGO - 6360 082)

Classic 70s blues rock / classic rock LP
- very rare and hugely in demand
BARELY-PLAYED EXCELLENT++ VINYL
ORIGINAL EARLY UK 1st PRESS
STEREO 12" VINYL LP FROM 1972

EARLY UK 1st PRESS MATT CARD GATFEOLD SLEEVE (WITH NO REFERENCE TO HOWARDS PRINTERS, ENGLAND)
EARLY 1st PRESS 1Y//1 and 2Y//1 MATRIX WITH "1" TO "1" MOTHER STAMPERS
VINYL: EXCELLENT++ ? Stunning original glossy sheen on both sides ? Just a few tiny paper sleeve "removal" marks and a couple of small and faint visual-only hairlines ? Plays perfectly throughout with top audio 8-8.5/10

SLEEVE: EXCELLENT+ ? Early UK 1st press unlaminated matt card outer with NO REFERENCE to Howards Printers (later issues) ? Some very light signs of ringwear on the back ? Some light discolouring on both front and back ? Inside the gatefold is a very tidy EXCELLENT++  ? A very nice, solid copy with no writing, folds, bends, stickers, splits, snags, wear or tears

SPINE: EXCELLENT++
? Text is fully readable with some minor discolouring ? No folds, creases, bends, tears, rips, splits or snags
LABELS: NEAR MINT ? Early UK 1st press smooth black & white Vertigo swirl labels - large one on Side A, small one with tracklisting on Side B  ? There are some near-invisible spindle marks on each side - only seen when viewed at an angle and in a strong light ? No spindle wear on either side - a well-preserved copy

INNER: EXCELLENT ? Plain paper inner sleeve with "Made in Great Britian" text ? Minor discolouring with a 3cm long snag in bottom edge

TRACKLISTING
SIDE A
A1 Don't Waste My Time 4:18 A2 Oh Baby 4:33 A3 A Year 5:50 A4 Unspoken Words 5:10
SIDE B
B1 Big Fat Mama 5:53 B2 Paper Plane 2:57 B3 All The Reasons 3:43 B4 Roadhouse Blues 7:28

EARLY UK 1st PRESS MATRIX No.s 1Y//1 and 2Y//1, MACHINE-STAMPED

SIDE A
6360082 1Y//1?420  1  1  1  2  04
SIDE B
6360082 2Y//1?420  1  1  1  0  04
VERY HARD TO FIND A BETTER COPY OF THIS VERY RARE AND COLLECTABLE
ORIGINAL 1970s BLUES ROCK / CLASSIC ROCK
LP AS A GENUINE UK EARLY 1st PRESS WITH EARLY 1Y//1 and 2Y//1 MATRIX NUMBERS & ORIGINAL 1st PRESS GATEFOLD SLEEVE WITH EXCELLENT++ CONDITION VINYL
GUARANTEED TOP AUDIO
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CONDITION (using RRPG grading)

VINYL: EXCELLENT++
Both sides of this rare and collectable EARLY UK 1st PRESS vinyl have a stunning, glossy black sheen.
Visually, both sides are also EXCELLENT++ and the record sits very nicely on the spindle.
There are a few very small and faint paper sleeve "removal" marks on each side - only visible when viewed at an angle and under a strong halogen lamp. Plus a couple of other very small and light visual-only marks, which do not affect playback - guaranteed. Both sides of vinyl have a couple of very light static "pops" - which are only present very occasionally. This really is a fantastic copy with TOP AUDIO and the overall playback and sonic quality throughout is SUPERB.
This early UK 1st press has a loud, strong and well-defined audio reproduction - much stronger and with more clarity than other pressings I have heard.
Audio playback ranges from 8-8.5/10 throughout.
Record sits flat and plays through with no sticks, skips or jumps.
SLEEVE: EXCELLENT+
Early UK 1st press unlaminated matt card outer with NO REFERENCE to Howards Printers (later issues). Some very light signs of ringwear on the back with some light discolouring on both front and back covers. Inside the gatefold is well-preserved and in a very tidy EXCELLENT++ condition. A very nice, solid copy with no writing, folds, bends, stickers, splits, snags, wear or tears.
SPINE: EXCELLENT++ Text is fully readable with some very minor discolouring. No folds, creases, bends, tears, rips, splits or snags.
LABELS: NEAR MINT
Early UK 1st press smooth black and white Vertigo swirl labels - large swirl on Side A, small one with tracklisting on Side B. There are some near-invisible spindle marks on each side - only seen when viewed at an angle and in a strong light. No spindle wear on either side - a very well-preserved copy.
OTHER: Plain paper inner sleeve is EXCELLENT.

THIS VINYL WILL BE SHIPPED TO YOU IN A STRONG
CARD ENVELOPE WITH STIFF CARDBOARD INSERTS 

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