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the BIRTHDAY PARTY - Mr. Clarinet (1980) 1st UK single MLS-18 (Nick Cave)

Sold Date: December 10, 2022
Start Date: September 18, 2022
Final Price: $75.00 (USD)
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FORMAT : 7" 45 RPM single
ARTIST : the Birthday Party
TITLE : Mr. Clarinet / Happy Birthday
LABEL : Missing Link
CAT. NUMBER : MLS-18


First UK edition on Missing Link, preceding the 4AD issue. 

Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, etched): S-1 (ALI) ML 518 A-1 RAYS Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, etched): S-2 (ALI) ML 518 B-1

GRADE & DESCRIPTION (COVER) : VG- fragile paper sleeve has minor splits along the center of seams; still presents well

GRADE & DESCRIPTION (RECORD) : VG+ 


All records are original unless otherwise noted. Will be shipped safely in a record mailer, with the record outside the cover to protect the seams. Buyer pays return shipping.

Grading:  NM-, VG+, VG, VG-, G
Payment: Paypal only. Please pay within 3 days of auction