VRAREJapanese 1974 Import Rolling Stones"DISCOVER STONES"Unreleased Material NM-

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ROLLING STONES
"DISCOVER STONES"
Rare Japanese London / King Records Double Album GSW 505
This DBL. LP has some Unreleased Tracks in the U.S.
Japanese vinyl releases are premium quality pressings much sought after by 
audiophiles and collectors alike. In the 1960s Toshiba pioneered top quality 
red vinyl pressings using their trademark ‘Ever-CleanÂ’ process this utilised 
a special ingredient intended to prevent the build-up of static electricity on 
the vinyl. Japanese pressings are synonymous with quality - the vinyl shines 
like no other vinyl - everything about their releases feels special. When US 
audiophile label Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab first released their series of high 
quality pressings the records were manufactured in Japan. The sonic quality of 
Japanese pressings is considered to be among the best in the world and in 
addition they are beautifully presented their covers usually printed on better 
quality heavy stock paper and often including a bonus lyric insert with dual 
language Japanese & English text.

Nearly all Japanese LPs were issued with an ‘obiÂ’ - literally translated this 
means ‘sashÂ’ and is derived from the obi (sash) worn around the traditional 
kimono dress. This delicate paper strip usually wrapped around the left side of 
the album cover often contains marketing information and album content details 
all printed in Japanese kanji and ~kana script. Obi designs can be as varied as 
the LPs they adorn and some series of obi designs can be as collectable as the 
artistsÂ’ albums they decorate. ‘HankakeÂ’ (3/4 length obis) are nearly impossible 
to find and the ‘Rock AgeÂ’ series of obis are especially rare and valuable. Obis 
make a unique attractive addition to the overall package and are becoming 
increasingly rare especially on LPs from the 1960s and 70s. Their delicate and 
disposable nature meant that very early obis were routinely discarded so that now 
they can often be worth several times more than the record they accompany.

In addition to Japanese pressings of regular albums there are numerous 
Japanese-only releases. Labels and artists often issued exclusive records timed 
to coincide with their Far East tour or they re-released back catalogue albums 
with a re-designed obi displaying revised graphics and other consumer information.

Regardless of your musical taste Japanese records make a stunning addition to 
any collection. Audibly and visually they present the collector with a feast of 
delights. Genuine mint condition records complete with inserts and obi are 
becoming rarer every day. Whatever the digital age throws at you there is still 
a valid opinion that says vinyl sounds best; with Japanese records you get top 
quality pressings a tactile picture sleeve that looks stunning and you can sing 
along from the lyric insert. This is the real alternative to a download!

Identification Marked on Cover London StereOPhonic  GSW 505-6 Marked on Blue London Label GSW 505  1974 Machine Stamped etched in runout side 1 SDLBT 2886-3
Condition Vinyl is visually NM- Pristine all sides with exception to side 1 tracks 2,3,4 having a hard to see usage mark  as the only problems Labels are all NM- Cover is NM- to EX++ with age fade spotting the only problem.  This is a Rock Solid Cover otherwise! The Inner Japanese written Lyric's sheet is NM- Sweet!
If you will overlook the age spots on Cover this is a Library Quality Specimen!
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