Stiff Little Fingers Now Then Fully Autographed 1982 First Pressing Ex / EX
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Stiff Little Fingers. Now Then Fully Autographed Vinyl LP
CHR 1400 Ex / Ex
My own personal copy which I have owned since release. I took the album cover to Loughborough University on the 'Now Then' tour on Saturday 6th November 1982. (I'm not selling my ticket but I have included a photo just for the sake of authenticity). My sister was at college there so I left the sleeve in her room and then ran like hell to pick it up after the gig and then returned to the Students Union to meet the band and get the album signed. As a 16 year old it was probably the highlight of my life to that date. I really loved Stiff Little Fingers as a teenager - I did exactly what they didn't want me to do - made them heroes!!
Anyway in recent years I have been thinning out my collection of vinyl to concentrate on the most important records to me. This in my opinion was the least appealing of their 'proper' albums. After I got the record signed I purchased another copy of the album to play (which has subsequently fallen victim to bad treatment on bad equipment) but this copy stayed in the inner sleeve and is therefore in stunning condition.
The vinyl is in excellent condition. There are no scratches or marks and the vinyl has a shiny fresh look to it with just the faintest of hairlines. This album plays with very little deterioration of sound - just some light crackle between tracks and in the quieter sections such as the intro to Bits of Kids.
The inner sleeve is the original printed sleeve and is in excellent condition. The seams are all intact with no splitting.
The autographed sleeve is in excellent condition and has been kept in a plastic cover for most of it's life. The seams and spine are all intact and have only minor wear. The front of the album cover has very light ring wear to the top and the bottom and some very light creasing fanning in from the edges and seams. The rear of the sleeve is in excellent condition with some light wear and markings to the track listing area.
Then of course on the front is the crowning glory... the signatures of Jake, Dolphin, Henry and Ali in white permanent marker pen and as fresh and vibrant as the day they were signed.
I remember the signing well... me and a mate were at the back of the queue sweating since we had done a mile sprint to go get my sleeve. I remember thanking Jake and saying how much I was looking forward to the next tour... and he seemed very non-committal. Little did I know the split up was just round the corner... I later found out in the Co-op when I was at work stacking shelves and I remember thinking it was the end of the world!
Postage will be First Class Special Signed for delivery. I will pack the record in a designated vinyl mailer with twin stiffeners for added protection during transit.
I have found valuing this record difficult as I have never seen any similar listing. Stiff Little Fingers autographs seem to sell for between £30 and £70. The record itself would add another £10 in this condition. I have therefore put it up for sale with a starting price of £75.00
If I am miles off with my valuation I guess it will be reflected in an absence of bids.
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