THE BEAUTIFUL SOUTH Choke Vinyl LP Original 1990 UK 1st Press EX A1/B1 Go Discs
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Description
The Beautiful South – Choke – Original 1990 UK Vinyl LP First Pressing (Go! Discs, 828 233-1)
Up for sale is a fantastic, collector-grade original UK vinyl first pressing (1990) of Choke, the brilliant second studio album by British alternative pop-rock icons, The Beautiful South. This beautiful copy features the highly coveted, first-edition machine-stamped 828 233 1 A-1 / B-1 matrix configurations in the dead wax runout.
As the music industry shifted heavily toward CDs and cassettes in the early 1990s, original vinyl pressings of this masterpiece were produced in strictly limited numbers. This authentic, first-generation UK analog pressing delivers the full, remarkably punchy, dynamic, and crisp soundstage of their signature tracks—including their timeless UK Number 1 breakthrough hit "A Little Time", alongside fan favourites like "Let Love Speak Up Itself" and "Tonight I Fancy Myself".
Condition Profile and Playback Expectations:
Vinyl Grade: Excellent (V-EX)
The vinyl is in beautiful condition, retaining its bright factory gloss and deep luster. Under direct inspection light, it exhibits only a few incredibly faint cosmetic surface hairlines from gentle sleeve removal over the decades. There are absolutely no deep, feelable gouges, heavy scuffs, or defects. It sits completely flat on the platter and promises a crisp, clear, high-fidelity audio playback.
Center Labels: Excellent (EX)
Both the Side 1 and Side 2 classic silver and black Go! Discs labels are pristine. The paper remains bright, the typography is perfectly sharp, and there are minimal, faint spindle trails around the center hole. Free from ink writing, tears, or peeling.
Outer Picture Cover Grade: Excellent (EX)
An authentic original 1990 semi-gloss UK jacket. Structurally excellent, crisp, and completely sturdy. The artwork colors are vibrant and free of fading. Shows only the absolute bare minimum of honest vintage storage wear to the edges or corners. The spine remains completely sharp, sharp-cornered, and fully legible.
Inner Sleeve Grade: Excellent (EX)
Includes the original, authentic printed inner sleeve featuring the album lyrics and artwork. The paper remains crisp, rigid, and bright with no splits, tears, or major age toning.
Important 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 and photographed. As the record has not been recently play-tested, I cannot guarantee completely silent playback; expect some light surface noise or occasional minor dust crackle between tracks, which is common with vintage vinyl. That said, based on its strong visual condition and my experience with handling vinyl, I am confident this copy will provide an enjoyable, deeply immersive listening experience. Sold as described and graded on visual inspection."
Delivery and Packaging Details:
- Professional Vinyl Packaging: Your investment is completely safe.
- Seam Split Protection: The vinyl record will be removed from both the outer jacket and the printed inner sleeve prior to packing. This prevents the heavy vinyl from cutting through the paper and cardboard seams during transit.
- Heavy-Duty Shipping: Shipped securely in a professional, rigid cardboard vinyl mailer with extra internal cardboard stiffeners to prevent bending or corner dings.
- Carrier: Royal Mail Tracked.
- Dispatch: Ships within 1–2 business days with full tracking provided.
Grab yourself a true 90s alternative pop masterpiece today!
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