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Iron Maiden Fear Of The Dark 7” Live Mispress Picture Disc Limited Edition
Sold Date:
September 2, 2017
Start Date:
August 27, 2017
Final Price:
$46.66
(USD)
Seller Feedback:
758
Buyer Feedback:
73
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#1002. I purchased this in the second hand market long before I ever owned a record player and today was the second time I played the album. What is driving the Vg rating is 10mm split within the plastic itself (more noticeable when looking at side A) however believe it or not there is no translation into the sound which, being that this is a picture disc is muddy at best (although this version of Fear Of The Dark from A Real Live One actually almost sounds better than the regular version; there’s a reason they didn’t re-release A Real Live One and A Real Dead One this past summer although A Real Dead One was the first Maiden album I bought on the date of release. I like those albums for some reason but I know most people don't) and the picture disc is more about the novelty of Steve as Eddie. The other fact about this single is that it lists 'Hooks In You - Live ' as the B-side but it actually plays 'Tailgunner - Live'. The disc also has a slight warp to it (it’s super tight on the spindle especially when putting on the B-side (which I can't explain) and I think that’s where the split in the plastic came from) and my tone arm was working to keep up with the movement however (despite a couple of random pops) both tracks played all the way through. I actually played Fear of the Dark twice in a row. The vinyl has been placed in a Mofi sleeve. The original plastic sleeve has been retained and the black paper insert (it’s not a sleeve but just a piece of black paper is very close to excellent less a faint crease (more noticeable when looking at the cover from behind) which runs 9mm within the top left corner. Beyond that there is light wear and the sleeve is well within the VG+, like a solid C+ in school. Album will be shipped in a cardboard mailer with the vinyl being secured to ensure it doesn't slide around. If you have any questions please let me know and thank you for looking!
