T. REX - Electric Warrior - NEAR MINT Vinyl
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Description
Mid-70s US Capitol Jacksonville Pressing (JW Matrix) - Killer Sonic Profile!
Calling all vinyl purists and glam rock devotees! This is your chance to own a pristine, audiophile-grade copy of T. Rex's definitive masterpiece, Electric Warrior. Forget digital—experience Marc Bolan’s genius the way it was meant to sound: punchy, heavy, and shimmering off the grooves.
Why This Pressing Is the One You Need
This isn't just any reissue; it's a highly sought-after mid-1970s analogue stereo pressing manufactured in the United States. While true first pressings are rare and often noisy, this specific run offers superior playability and a fan-favorite sound quality.Sonic Excellence: Mastered using Capitol’s robust mid-70s solid-state cutting chains, this copy delivers a distinct, punchy, radio-ready low-end presentation. It perfectly drives Tony Visconti's famously bass-heavy production on tracks like "Bang a Gong (Get It On)" and "Lean Woman Blues". The vinyl formulation from this era is renowned among collectors for being exceptionally durable and quiet.Collector Provenance: Guaranteed provenance as a Capitol Records Pressing Plant (Jacksonville, Illinois) run. The definitive "JW" signature is stamped in the dead wax. Side 2 features the detailed code 6466-JW2#1, identifying this as the 2nd lacquer iteration cut for the Jacksonville factory.The Album
Originally released in September 1971, Electric Warrior is Marc Bolan’s absolute glam rock zenith. Side one is stacked with essentials like "Mambo Sun" and "Jeepster," culminating in the legendary hit, "Bang a Gong (Get It On)".Condition Details (A Collector's Dream)Record: NM / M- (Near Mint). Visually stunning and ready for decades of playback.Sleeve: VG+ / E (Very Good Plus / Excellent). Presents beautifully.A fantastic copy of a legendary album—don't let this clean mid-70s pressing slip into another collector's hands!
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