RCA VICTOR SF 8287 (LSP 4702)  Barcode and Other Identifier Matrix / Runout (A-Side, Variation 1): BGBS 0864 - 1E Matrix / Runout (B-Side, Variation 1): BGBS 0865 - 1E

DAVID BOWIE 'The Rise and Fall of ZIGGY STARDUST and the Spiders from Mars'

THE EARLIEST UK 1ST PRESSING EVER MADE!!!

RARE!!! Original Complete 1972 UK Orange RCA Victor Record Label 11-Track Vinyl LP in a Picture Sleeve Cover - Complete with the Original Black & White Picture/Lyric Inner Sleeve

 Catalogue No.  SF 8287

Key Facts Making this Record the very Earliest 1st Pressing Ever Made!!!

* 1st Press RCA Victor Orange Shiny Glossy Labels

* Earliest 1st Press BGBS 0864-1E & BGBS 0865-1E Stamped Matrixes

* NO 'Mainman' Credit References or Logos anywhere on the Cover Sleeve or Record Label

* The Cover/Picture Lyric Inner sleeve and Labels - All Have the 1st  Press Titanic Music/Gem Production Credits    

* 1st Press 'Robert Stace' Cover

* There is a Logo on the rear of the Cover with the Printed text 'A Gem Production'

* Pressed on Thick Heavy Quality Vinyl 

* 1st Press Black/White Picture Lyric Inner Sleeve with the Printed text 'A Gem Production

 

ARTIST: DAVID BOWIE

TITLE: THE RISE AND FALL OF ZIGGY STARDUST AND THE SPIDERS FROM MARS

YEAR: 1972

CAT NO: SF 8287

LABELS & COLOUR: RCA  VICTOR ( Earliest 1st Pressing with SHINY GLOSSY ORANGE LABELS)

COUNTRY: UK  (Earliest 1st  Pressing  Matrix BGBS 0864-1E & BGBS 0865-1E) 

 

COVER SLEEVE & SPINE : VERY GOOD + CONDITION   All show to be in Suberb condition - The cover still shows all it's Original clean bright vibrant colours totally intact with sharp straight opening edge and nice pointed corners the all Black written text down the white spine is Immaculate and virtually perfect and totally intact visually looks like new and is in stunning condition - NO tears,splits,ink marks, or stickers - Amazing to think this well looked after original copy is now 42 years old !!! 

 

VINYL RECORD : VERY GOOD  CONDITION    Both sides of the record plays through Fantastically well with NO interruptions of any kind to mention - Visually both sides of Vinyl look in very good all round condition obviously only light play over the 42 years since release. On Audio Test Playback Assessment:  Still Plays outstanding with all it's Original and dynamic driving stereo audio sound with brilliant crystal clear clarity as you would expect from a 1st Pressing!!! There are No skips,sticking,jumps or repeats and shows No other major annoying  audio noise distortions during playback only on the occasion when the very quiet tracks are playing on run ins and inbetween tracks that you may get some occasional very light crackle for a few seconds  but nothing of any consequence that spoils your overall enjoyment of this exceptional Album - Vinyl still has all it's Original lustre and black high glossy shiny sheen  

  THE LABELS: EXCELLENT+   Immaculate clean unmarked condition with very little spindle hole/tracks wear being that evident on any of the sides has only been played a few times (check photos in gallery)

INNER SLEEVE: VERY GOOD The Original Black & White Picture Lyric Inner Sleeve is in excellent clean all round condition (NO tears!) This one only shows some minor light creases and minimal light yellow ageing tinges.   

Track List:  

 1. Five Years

 2. Soul Love

 3. Moonage Daydream

 4. Starman

 5. It Ain't Easy

 6. Lady Stardust

 7. Star

 8. Hang on to Yourself

 9. Ziggy Stardust

10. Suffragette City

11. Rock & Roll Suicide

 

VERY GOOD: The Record has obviously been played ,but displays no major deterioration in sound quality,despite  light but noticable surface marks.. Normal wear and tear on the Cover or extra items, without any major defects.

       

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