Sex Pistols Never Mind the Bollocks LP Vinyl 1st US Pressing 1977 ERROR vtg PUNK
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Description
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1977 U.S. first pressing of Never Mind the Bollocks Here’s the Sex Pistols, catalog number BSK 3147, released by Warner Bros. Records Inc.
Version Overview
• Label: Warner Bros. / Virgin (two-logo label)
• Catalog Number: BSK 3147
• Country: United States
• Year: 1977
• Inner Sleeve: Blue graphics with band photos and design notes.
• Deadwax / Matrix: Includes etchings such as “BSK-1-3147 JW2” and “BSK-2-3147 JW3”, which are consistent with first pressings mastered by Capitol’s Jay Maynard (“JW”).
Key Identifiers
• Back Cover Error: The track “Submission” is missing from the rear sleeve track list — a known misprint on early Warner Bros. U.S. issues.
• Labels Corrected: The label on the actual vinyl includes “Submission” as Track 3, Side 2 — confirming it’s part of the corrected vinyl with an earlier misprinted jacket.
• Sleeve Notes: The blue inner sleeve contains production credits and photos, typical of the earliest pressings.
• Pressed By: Capitol Records Pressing Plant, Winchester — identifiable by the deadwax etchings and font.
Collector Interest & Rarity
The missing “Submission” on rear sleeve adds value as it marks this as one of the initial U.S. pressing runs before artwork corrections were made. Paired with:
• Corrected labels,
• Inner sleeve with band photos,
• Warner Bros. logos (vs. later Virgin-only or represses),
this pressing is highly desirable among U.S. punk collectors.
Runouts / Deadwax (hand-etched):
• Side I: BSK-1-3147 JW2
• Side II: BSK-2-3147 JW3
The “JW” etching confirms mastering by Jay Maynard at Capitol Records, Winchester plant — a true first U.S. pressing trait.
Vinyl Condition Analysis
From your close-ups:
• Surface Gloss: Strong luster present — this suggests no deep groove wear.
• Visible Defects:
• There are light surface marks and what appears to be a small scuff or non-feelable scratch (not likely to cause skips).
• One deeper line on Side II visible in your last few photos, but it appears to be superficial. You’d need to play-test to confirm no audible pop or skip.
Grade:
• Visual: VG+ (borderline EX depending on playback results)
• Label Condition: EX (clean and sharp, minimal spindle wear)
• Sleeve: VG to VG+ (light edge wear and minor discoloration)
Collector Notes
• “Submission” omission on the rear cover makes this the notorious first U.S. sleeve variant.
• The label correctly includes the song, marking this as the version Warner Bros. issued while the cover artwork was still incorrect.
• The blue photo inner sleeve with layout mockups and band pics is also original and desirable.
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