Sex Pistols Never Mind The Bollocks 1978 IRISH PRESSING V2086 A9 TONE Vinyl VG+

	£		55
	$		73

Sex Pistols – Never Mind The Bollocks, Here's The Sex Pistols (1978 True Irish Contract Pressing, Virgin V 2086)

This is a scarce, genuine 1978 Irish contract pressing of the Sex Pistols' world-altering punk masterpiece – Never Mind The Bollocks (Catalogue number: V 2086). Crucially, this copy features the legendary "A9" hand-etched matrix code, housed alongside its original "Patent Applied For" / "Made in England" white factory inner sleeve.

For serious punk rock historians and specialized discography collectors, this is a highly prized regional rarity. Because the Irish market was so small at the late-70s peak of punk, Carlton Productions pressed only a tiny fraction of these compared to the millions manufactured across the UK mainland.

Drop the needle on this historical piece of wax and the raw, aggressive production of Chris Thomas and Bill Price immediately explodes out of the speakers. This mid-1978 pressing captures the definitive, unfiltered analogue power of a record that changed music history forever.

While the outer jacket has been altered, the true value here lies in the exceptional rarity and play-grade potential of the Irish "double-dip" vinyl disc inside.

First Press & Rarity Highlights:
* The Prized Irish "Double-Dip": The center paper labels feature the distinct, raised circular ridge indentation around the spindle hole—the unmistakable physical fingerprint of the Carlton Productions machinery in Ireland.

* Hand-Etched Matrix: The dead-wax runout groove features the completely hand-etched "V 2086 A9" code unique to this rare regional production run, complete with the inverted "A9" script characteristic of this specific variant.

* Corrected 1978 Label Typography: Features the famous "Producers: Chris Thomas or Bill Price" layout and the corrected publishing credits for Sid Vicious on "E.M.I.".

* Authentic Period-Correct Inner Sleeve: Includes the original, unlined 1970s factory white paper sleeve with die-cut rounded corners, circular label windows, "MADE IN ENGLAND" print, and the "PATENT APPLIED FOR" notice.

Condition Report:
* Vinyl (V-VG+ - V-EX): The vinyl retains an attractive original factory gloss. Under strong direct light, there are only a few light surface marks, minor paper scuffs, or superficial hairlines consistent with careful handling over the decades. There are no deep scratches or feelable marks that would impact play. It remains a clean, highly presentable example suited for regular enjoyment.

* Outer Jacket (Poor): The original outer sleeve has been permanently defaced. A previous owner has neatly cut a section out of the jacket (appearing as though the title text was cut out to be used in a poster or collage project). The remaining cardboard shows typical age-related shelf wear and corner softening. Please note: This sleeve is included strictly as-is; the value of this listing is heavily concentrated in the rare Irish vinyl and period-correct inner sleeve.

* Inner Sleeve (VG): The original patent-applied white inner sleeve is structurally sound. It shows natural, uniform cream aging/patina and minor handling creases, but has no major seam splits or heavy tears.

Grading Disclaimer:
"This vintage record has been visually graded under bright direct light and carefully inspected for scratches, gouges, and other significant defects, all of which have been accurately described. As the record has not been recently play-tested, I cannot guarantee completely silent playback, and some light surface noise or occasional minor crackle may be present, as is common with vintage vinyl. That said, based on its excellent visual condition, I am confident this rare Irish vinyl disc will provide an outstanding listening experience. Sold as described and graded on visual inspection".

Delivery & Packaging Details:
* Professional Vinyl Packaging: Shipped securely to ensure the record arrives exactly as described.
* Seam Split Protection: The vinyl disc will be removed from both its outer jacket and the fragile vintage inner sleeve prior to packing. This prevents the heavy vinyl from cutting through the paper seams during transit.
* Rigid Mailers: Shipped in a professional, heavy-duty, rigid cardboard vinyl mailer with extra internal stiffeners to prevent bending or corner dings.
* Carrier: Royal Mail Tracked. Ships within 1–3 business days with full tracking provided.

Grab yourself an ultra-rare piece of Irish punk history today!