Wings Greatest 1978 UK First Press with Poster PCTC 256 Nick Webb Abbey Road
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Description
• Title: Wings Greatest
• Artist: Paul McCartney & Wings
• Label: MPL Communications / Parlophone (EMI)
• Catalog Number: PCTC 256
• Release Date: December 1978
• Country of Issue: United Kingdom
• Format: 12” LP, Stereo, Compilation
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Physical Description
• Sleeve: Front shows Angus Forbes’ photograph of the snowbound René Magritte-inspired statue, back features tracklist and mini covers of McCartney/Wings singles. Your sleeve is well-preserved, minor edge wear only.
• Inner Sleeve: Original black inner with centered artwork—intact, slight edge creasing visible.
• Posters: Both included, which is notable for completeness:
• Fold-out portrait poster of Paul, Linda, and Denny Laine (black and white).
• Full-color “parrots at piano” poster with Bechstein piano and framed Wings photo.
These posters are frequently missing, making your copy much more desirable.
• Vinyl Labels: Black background with central statue image, catalog PCTC 256, with YEX 983 / YEX 984 matrix numbers.
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Matrix / Deadwax
• Side 1: YEX 983-1, hand-etched Nick W = Nick Webb, Abbey Road mastering engineer.
• Side 2: YEX 984-4.
• Additional Etching: “MASTERED AT ABBEY ROAD.”
• This confirms a true UK first mastering cut (Side 1 -1) paired with an early Side 2 (-4). Nick Webb cuts are highly regarded for audio quality.
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Track Listing
Side 1
1. Another Day (1971)
2. Silly Love Songs (1976)
3. Live and Let Die (1973)
4. Junior’s Farm (1974)
5. With a Little Luck (1978)
6. Band on the Run (1973)
Side 2
1. Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey (1971)
2. Hi Hi Hi (1972)
3. Let ’Em In (1976)
4. My Love (1973)
5. Jet (1973)
6. Mull of Kintyre (1977)
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Historical Significance
• Wings Greatest was Paul McCartney’s first official greatest hits LP post-Beatles, bridging his 1971–1978 Wings era.
• Includes chart-toppers “Mull of Kintyre” (UK’s best-selling single of the 1970s) and “Band on the Run.”
• UK first pressings with posters intact and Nick Webb Abbey Road mastering are the most collectible.
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Condition & Completeness
• Vinyl: VG+ (glossy, some light surface scuffs but no deep scratches).
• Sleeve: VG+ (strong colors, minor edge wear).
• Inners: Original black EMI inner present.
• Posters: Both included (rarely found together). Fold lines present, otherwise clean.
• Overall Grade: VG+ bordering on Excellent due to completeness.
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