VAN HALEN Self-titled 1st LP ORIGINAL STILL SEALED

$

158

I am the ruler of these nether worlds ...

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for aficionados and admirers of fine vinyl

Van Halen - Van Halen (Warner Bros. Records BSK 3075) 1978 U.S.

Record is still sealed in the factory shrinkwrap. Crisp, clean edges - very minimal corner wear. Shrink seam has a 2 " opening along jacket opening (original custom inner sleeve is visible through this opening and is intact) - otherwise perfectly sealed with breathe holes in front and back. Very lite evidence of ring wear impression on front cover - from 1 to 10 with 10 being the worst, this is barely rates a 2. Nice original pressing with no deletions or cut-outs of any kind.

Debut LP from the original lineup. Hot wax analog glory! This slab of hard rock immediately shot this very capable California band to superstardom with its all-out assault on the senses. It also led to a lot of over-use of the whammy bar by Eddie-clones, and obnoxious lead singers without one tenth the talent of David Lee Roth (and let's face it without one tenth of his obnoxiousness either - that was his charm, God bless him!) - but that always happens with innovative art, doesn't it? The radio hits Jamie's Cryin', Runnin' With The Devil and Ain't Talkin' Bout Love, along with the great Atomic Punk, Eruption and Ice Cream Man combine to make this one of the all-time great first albums by any band! Place your bid with confidence - I give accurate descriptions of all of my merchandise and I only sell quality vinyl!

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Some important information:

I am a serious collector and I don't sell anything that I wouldn't play for my own listening enjoyment. At the same time I'm not going to brag about my grading genius, or hustle people about how no one used profanity in or near the pristine environment that my records were stored in, or how they were acquired from a hermit who only played them once to tape them (unless it's true!). The sub-heading at the top of the page says it all - I sell fine vinyl.

All records are packed professionally in proper record mailers. They are placed in poly outer-sleeves outside the album cover to prevent seam-splits, often in an extra inner sleeve, especially in the case of custom original sleeves which need extra protection. They are then placed in between two stiff cardboard inserts with an additional square of bubble wrap outside of the vinyl side. Edges and seams are then neatly sealed with quality tape for maximum protection. Sealed records are packed with similar care. I do not skimp on packaging - no improvised french-fry boxes stuffed with newspaper from this dealer! All orders are shipped via Priority Mail after payment so that you receive your item, or items in a timely manner. If you win multiple items I will provide you with a shipping discount of $1.00 for each additional LP, $1.50 for each additional Double LP. Outside the U.S. combined orders will be discounted fairly on a case-by-case basis.