Sold Date: November 4, 2020
Start Date: October 21, 2020
Final Price: $24.95 (USD)
Seller Feedback: 2820
Buyer Feedback: 9

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Up for auction is a very nice original pressing of the David Bowie album Heroes, originally released in the U.S. on RCA/Victor (AFL1-2522) in 1977:
-Guaranteed original 1st pressing, not reissue -Original and correct Black RCA labels
-STERLING mastering stamp in deadwax -Original inner sleeve w/ liner notes -Rare fan club insert
-NOT record club pressing
Note:
Original U.S. pressings of Heroes have the AFL1-2522 catalog number--most copies sold as "original" on ebay do not have this proper number--they are reissues.

Condition: Cover looks very nice, with only very light signs of wear or handling.  No ring wear on front or back, nice original shine. Corners are sharp, with light rub.  Seams are nice, intact, no splits, just some light wear along one corner. Factory cut out top edge left.  Attractive original cover. Grade: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Vinyl also looks very nice, still has its original shine.  Side One looks very clean, no marks, but under a strong light, Side Two does show a couple light marks or abrasions on Track 3 and Track 4--hard to see, but they do cause light repeating soft ticks during the instrumentals--not too distracting, and certainly doesn't ruin the listening experience, which is nice.  Otherwise a very nice clean sound quality for an original pressing!  No marks around spindle holes.  Looks like this record has maybe been played only a couple times previously but handled with care. Grade:
Side One: Excellent (EX) Side Two: Very Good (VG)



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