TOOL AENIMA RARE 2LP 1st PRESSING BMG STILL SEALED NOTCHED NEVER PLAYED
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Okay, here are some more rare and collectible Tool LPs and Picture Disks that have been in storage for many years - in fact since they were first released or rereleased. I thought I'd hold on to these, but after the last auctions and feedback it was fun and gratifying to see these rare pressings go to serious Tool vinyl collectors - instead of sitting in storage. So instead of waiting I thought I'd let the collectors who nearly won last have another chance. These are absolutely comparable in condition to the last winning auctions, with some very subtle differences in condition. None of these are in better condition than the last. There are no repeat photographs from before and I will accurately describe their conditions - though I will repeat some general verbage from the last auctions.
All of this vinyl was originally sourced from the label at the time of the release or rerelease. As you will see some of the sleeves are either notched or BB holed as these copies were designated as internal record company promos to be given away. None of this vinyl has ever been played - so any wear that you see is due the way is it was originally handled/shipped or stored.
TOOL AENIMA. I am aware that there are some questions and perhaps even a little debate over which is the true 1st pressing or which is an A or B pressing - so to help you I have faithfully listed all of the important cover details and urge and encourage you to do your own research so you can make your own best and informed decision. Be aware that some well established collector websites offer contradictory information, so dig deep. e.g. TVBG describes the Zoo pressing the A pressing then posts a photograph of this BMG pressing describing it as the "original pressing." To help you all of the important details are clearly shown in the auction photographs. I will happily send you more pictures if you want see something not already shown. I will not open the wrapping so please don't ask for any pictures of the inner sleeves or of the LPs themselves. Also I apologize for my refection that may appear in some of the photographs - it is not part of the album art.
Up for auction. This is a rare "1st pressing" SS/notched copy of Tool's 1996 2LP "Aenima." This highly collectible album has the original and unopened factory sealed shrink wrap that is in Near Mint condition - due to the small notch in the spine. This album is factory sealed so I have not seen the contents but can vouch that it definitely contains 2 LPs in inner sleeves, as this is just visible through the shrink wrap.ALBUM SLEEVE DETAILS - parental advisory sticker on front bottom right. Sticker is on the shrink wrap - Tool Aenima sticker on front bottom middle shows REI code # 72445-11087-1 - Shrink wrap is sealed with a broad seal down the middle of the reverse of the sleeve - Tool Aenima logo on spine 1.25" wide - Type on bottom of sleeve reverse reads, "The BMG and Zoo Entertainment logos are trademarks of BMG Music • ? © 1996 BMG Music • All Rights Reserved • Manufactured and Distributed by BMG Entertainment, New York, NY • Printed in U.S.A. • 72445-11087-1" - REI code on bottom of spine 72445-11087-1 (notch cuts through this number) - Small Zoo logo on spine - Barcode catalog number 6 1422-31087-1 1
SLEEVE CONDITION The shrink wrap is in NM condition as the there is a small approx 1/4" notch in the spine. The shrink wrap has a 1/2" split on the top left corner. There are also 3 very faint (you can barely see them) lines of tiny perforations that run up the front of the shrink wrap. These tiny perforations are exactly alike and are evenly spaced exactly 1" apart. This were created during the packaging process and I have seen this on some other shrink wrapped Tool vinyl I have possessed. Otherwise it is perfect.
I am cautious to accept returns due to the fragile nature of the item which I have listed in exact detail. For any concerns or questions please ask questions and I will send more pictures and or add extra description. I will package the item very carefully to ensure that it is not damaged during shipping.
I will add insurance to the shipment. Overseas must ship Priority Mail as I cannot insure 1st Class. I will pay for the insurance. Should you want to return the item then please package it very carefully and return it in the exact condition that you received it.
Thanks and Good Luck - again.
On Aug-17-14 at 11:12:03 PDT, seller added the following information:
CONFUSION. I encourage you to do your own research as I have found confusing and conflicting information even on the same established websites. For example on tool buyer's guide it describes the A pressing as having no BMG logo, however, lower down on the same page a photograph is posted that is titled "Aenima Original Pressing" that shows the BMG logo with the same matching codes as the version up for auction here. The site describes these 2 slightly different versions as A and B pressings, which I assume to mean that they are both 1st pressings as opposed to one being a later repressing - confused? I encourage you to read the comments section. There are other sites that offer information. Thanks for reading
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