The Runaways Queens of Noise 1977 Mercury SRM-1-1126 Sealed LP Mint - Free S/H
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Description
Catalog: Mercury SRM-1-1126 (original U.S. stereo pressing, 1977)
Format: 12" LP, Stereo
Condition Evaluation:
The album is fully enclosed in its original factory shrink wrap, which remains 100% intact with no tears, cuts, perforations, insect damage, or evidence of resealing across any edge or corner. The spine clearly displays “SRM-1-1126” beneath the wrap. No retail pricing stickers are present on this copy. Shrink-specific observations: typical moderate age-related wrinkling and creasing consistent with 48-year-old sealed stock; very slight lifting and minor paper-fiber exposure at two corners (standard for sealed mid-1970s Mercury pressings); light surface scuffing to the film along edges; faint, isolated oxidation spotting visible on the shrink (cosmetic only, does not affect the underlying jacket). The striking cover photograph of the band behind bars and the reverse track listing/credits (including production by Kim Fowley and special thanks) remain sharp, vibrant, and unfaded beneath the wrap. No ring wear, seam splits, corner dings, creases, fading, water damage, staining, or writing is present on the jacket itself.
Goldmine Grading Summary:
- Jacket: M (Mint) / Still Sealed (New Old Stock) – Excellent preservation for a sealed 1977 pressing; minor shrink wrinkling and corner lifting are age-appropriate and do not impact the sleeve’s condition.
- Vinyl: M (Mint) – presumed flawless (never removed, never played, never handled).
- Overall: High-grade sealed first-issue example of The Runaways’ second album; highly desirable for punk/glam rock collectors, all-female band enthusiasts, and completists of the band’s Mercury catalog.
Market Note: Sealed original U.S. pressings of Queens of Noise (Mercury SRM-1-1126, first issues) are scarce and command strong demand due to the album’s status as a punk/hard rock classic, featuring key tracks like “Queens of Noise,” “I Love Playin’ with Fire,” and “Neon Angels on the Road to Ruin.” Recent sales data for comparable sealed copies show realized prices in the $200–$500 range, with clean, well-preserved examples frequently approaching or exceeding $300–$400. This copy’s intact seal, vibrant artwork, and absence of major shrink defects position it in the upper tier of available sealed examples.
Shipping: Free within the United States via USPS with tracking.
Returns: Accepted within 30 days. Item must be returned in identical unopened (still wrapped) condition for full refund. Buyer responsible for return shipping unless materially not as described.
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