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·        ASIA (GEOFFREY DOWNES AND STEVE HOWE OF YES, CARL PALMER OF EMERSON, LAKE AND PALMER AND JOHN WETTON OF ROXY MUSIC, KING CRIMSON AND WISHBONE ASH) – ALPHA (THE GROUP'S SECOND STUDIO ALBUM) - ORIGINAL 1983 GEFFEN RECORDS STEREO LP GHS-4008

 

·        ORIGINAL U.S. PRESSING

 

 

*** STILL SEALED GUARANTEED ORIGINAL FIRST PRESSING ***

 

 

·        GUARANTEED ORIGINAL BEIGE (GRAY) GEFFEN LABEL WITH A LARGE ROUND "G" LOGO ON TOP, EARLY '80s STYLE

 

·        THE THICKNESS OF THE VINYL, THE APPEARANCE AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE COVER, LABEL’S LOGO AND OTHER PERIPHERAL ELEMENTS OF THE COVER, ARE ALL PERFECTLY CONSISTENT WITH THE ORIGINAL, FIRST PRESSING OF THIS TITLE.

 

·        ONE “BREATHE” (AIR) HOLE NOTED ON THE SHRINK WRAP

 

·        THIS IS THE ORIGINAL, AUTHENTIC, FIRST U.S. PRESSING; THIS IS NOT A REISSUE, AN IMPORT, OR A COUNTERFEIT PRESSING.

 

·        ORIGINAL, THIN CARDBOARD COVER

 

·        COVER HAS A NIFTY 'HYPE' (ADVERTISEMENT) STICKER STILL AFFIXED TO THE SHRINK WRAP.

 

·        CLASSIC ROGER DEAN COVER ARTWORK, EASILY ONE OF HIS FINEST!

 

·        FAIRLY THICK VINYL PRESSING On the scale from 1 to 10 (1 being the least thick, and  10 being the thickest), we assess the thickness of the vinyl as 5.

 

(►PLEASE SEE THE IMAGE OF THE COVER, LABEL OR BOTH, SHOWN BELOW)

(Note: this is a REAL image of the ACTUAL item you are bidding on. This is NOT a "recycled" image from our previous auction. What you see is what you’ll get.  GUARANTEED!)

 

 

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This marriage of four players with impressive pedigrees proved to be the success story of 1982 when Asia's debut lodged itself at the top of the U.S. album charts for two months. Asia's sophomore release, Alpha isn't quite the flawless Masterpiece their debut was. But it's still a fantastic album, and a total triumph for the Guitars of Steve Howe, the furious Drums of Carl Palmer, the Bass and Vocals of John Wetton. And the amazing Keyboards of Geoff Downes. This album is full of very very well written songs that are at once powerful and full of hooks, yet sublimely well crafted and polished to a high Pop sheen. This was one of my gateway albums into Rock. I wore out many copies in 83. Never In A Million years might be Carl Palmer's most ruthless Drum track ever. Don't Cry is a masterpiece, as is The Smile Has Left Your Eyes. My Own Time (I'll Do What I Want) is an amazing song. The Heat Goes On is incredibly powerful.

 

(EXCERPT FROM AN ANONYMOUS ONLINE REVIEW)

 

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·                                     CONDITION:

 

·                                     THE RECORD

 

(IMPORTANT NOTE: unless otherwise noted, ALL records are graded visually, and NOT play-graded!; we  grade records under the strong, diffuse room light or discrete sunlight)

 

(a)           THE ALBUM IS STILL FACTORY SEALED AND IS BELIEVED TO BE PERFECTLY MINT. Please note: sealed items are assumed to be mint and are sold as-is, as we have no way of inspecting them. For our policy on still sealed records ►.

 

(b)             The record is pressed on a RELATIVELY  thick, inflexible vinyl. This is NOT a thin, flimsy ('dynaflex' type),  vinyl, but not the thickest, most rigid vinyl, either.

 

(c)            The record is guaranteed to come in its original, custom, inner sleeve, which is UNIQUE to this album.

 

(d)           This is believed to be an ANALOG recording, and not an inferior, digital recording!!!.

 

 

·                                     THE COVER

 

COVER IS NEAR MINT, STILL SEALED AND COVERED IN ITS ORIGINAL ►SHRINK WRAP

 

The following flaws or imperfections are noted on the cover:

 

-          Cover has a visible "wrinkle"(crease)  in one of the corners (VISIBLE ON BACK SIDE ONLY) and another one (VISIBLE ON FRONT SIDE ONLY)

 

-          Cover has a small cutout saw-mark (an indent about 1/4" / 3-5 mm long ) on one of its seams.

 

-          Cover has one corner slightly worn / dinged (nothing significant)

 

 

NO OTHER VISIBLE FLAWS OR IMPERFECTIONS ON THE COVER

 

 

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POSTAGE & SHIPPING:

 

We offer THREE postage rates for both Domestic and International Mail: Media Mail, Priority Mail and Express Mail for domestic, and First Class, Priority International Mail, and Express International Mail for international orders. INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS PLEASE NOTE: WE RECOMMEND (BUT DO NOT INSIST) that you select USPS International Priority Mail OR International Express mail when making a payment.

 

INTERNATIONAL POSTAGE rates vary from one region of the world to another. For SPECIFIC international and domestic postage rates ►. While you can be rest assured that our packaging is careful, sturdy and impact-proof, please note that damage, loss or theft in transit is always possible, and in the case of some countries even PROBABLE. To discuss this potential problem and ensure flawless delivery, please contact us thru eBay BEFORE placing a bid.

 

 

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OUR REFUND POLICY :

 

WE OFFER UNCONDITIONAL MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE WITHIN 30 DAYS FROM THE RECEIPT OF THE MERCHANDISE, NO QUESTIONS ASKED; Still sealed items MUST be returned sealed in order to be eligible for a refund Some restrictions apply. Please read our complete refund policy before placing a bid. ►  for the full text of our policy

 

 

FINE (BUT IMPORTANT!) PRINT

 

(1) The year indicated in the title bar is the year of the original release,  NOT necessarily the year of the actual pressing; for the actual generation of the pressing, please see our item description (top section, text in red letters). (2) Please do NOT bid based on the title bar, subtitle bar or item specifics box alone; instead, please read the entire description and grading before bidding; (3) Absolutely NO order cancellations after the auction closes. ever, under any circumstances. We can ONLY cancel bids before the item closes. (4) We are unable to cancel bids in the final 12 hours of the auction; if you need to do so, please contact eBay for help (5) We are unable to provide matrix-, stamper- or other pressing  information in the final 24 hours of the auction. If you require this information, please contact us well before the final day of the auction. (6) Yes, we DO combine shipments. Please click on "Shipping and Payment" tab on top of the auction page for additional details. (7)  All Paypal payments must be made from confirmed Paypal shipping addresses. NO third party shipping addresses will be honored (8) Absolutely NO partial refunds: if you are unhappy with the merchandise you received, please return it for a full refund, postage included (9). Civilized people can disagree without accusing each other of being indecent or dishonest; if you need proof of this seller's personal integrity, please check our eBay feedback, which speaks for itself  (10) All disagreements and miscommunications can be - and will only be - solved in a civil and mutually respectful manner;  please avoid puerile, offensive, abrasive or menacing language (attempted humor is fine and usually appreciated, although overused-to-death sarcasms can be really, really tedious. (11) This seller will accommodate all reasonable requests and is generally a flexible and agreeable person (12) Our love & appreciation for your trust, loyalty and business, always and forever; Thank You & Good Night!

 

 

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