The Rolling Stones - Sticky Fingers – COC 59100

Original 1971 UK rare GATEFOLD sleeve that opens up and Excellent A4/B4 vinyl

Visually inspected and described using "Record Collector" grading system as a guide (see below).

Condition:

Sleeve :Excellent

This is the rare open gatefold cover that perhaps was never intended for the shops and may have been printed in a short run as a promo copy for radio stations. OR, perhaps more likely, the factory made a mistake. As Discogs says, 'A pressing error allowed a few copies of the iconic Sticky Fingers to leave the factory with a gatefold sleeve instead of the top opening sleeve.' Whatever the truth, very few were made! It's in great condition with only light marks and rubbing here and there. There are minor creases in the usual places - just around the buckle at the top. They are minor - see photos. On the front and back there is light signs of rubbing from stacking against other records.

The pinched spine is in excellent condition.

The original inner sleeve with 'Made In England' in blue ink (not black ink which became standard later). It is in excellent condition, intact, no tears and no seam splits.

Insert: Excellent. Insert printed by Richard Davis Ltd

Record: Both sides look to be in excellent shape. Promotones credit on label. There are some very light marks only visible on close inspection. The record plays well with light background noise. Could benefit from a professional clean.

Matrix numbers:

Side 1: COC 59100 A4 - T.M.L. Rolling Stones Records

Side 2: COC 59100 B4 - T.M.L. Rolling Stones Records

Please check photos carefully before buying.
Record Collectors Grading system Mint (M) The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet. booklet or poster are in perfect condition. Records marked as Sealed or Unplayed should be Mint. Excellent (EX) The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and/or creasing. Very Good (VG) The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects is acceptable Good (G) Te record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discolouration, etc Fair (F) The record is still just playable but has not been cared for properly and displays considerable surface noise; it may even jump. The cover and contents will be torn, stained and/or defaced. Poor (P) The record will not play properly due to scratched, bad surface noise, etc. The cover and contents will be badly damaged or partly missing Bad (B)The record is unplayable or might even be broken, and is only of use as a collection-filler