David Bowie – "Heroes"
Label:    RCA Victor – PL 12522, RCA – AFL1 2522
Format:    Vinyl, LP, Album
Country:    UK
Released:    14 Oct 1977
Genre:    Electronic, Rock
Style:    Experimental, Art Rock
A1        Beauty And The Beast
A2        Joe The Lion
A3        "Heroes"
A4        Sons Of The Silent Age
A5        Blackout
B1        V-2 Schneider
B2        Sense Of Doubt
B3        Moss Garden
B4        Neuköln
B5        The Secret Life Of Arabia


Issued in a fully laminated sleeve including a lyrics insert with white text on black background. Label variation of David Bowie - "Heroes", with different lettering text and title in scare quotes.



℗ 1977 RCA Records
Manufactured by RCA Limited, England from Master Recordings of RCA Records.

Sleeve © 1977 RCA Ltd

All tracks Bewlay Bros. Music/Fleur Music, except:
Tracks A3, B3, B4: Bewlay Bros. Music/Fleur Music/E.G. Music Ltd.
Track B5: Bewlay Bros. Music/Fleur Music/100 MPH Music/E.G. Music Ltd.
Price Code: ZZ
Matrix / Runout (Side A, hand-etched runout, variant 1): PL-12522-A-3E W A4AW
Matrix / Runout (Side B, hand-etched runout, variant 1): PL-12522-B-5E A3AAAC W DAVE's RCA.

I will clean with Okki Nokki record cleaning machine prior to sending out

VINYL IN VG CONDITION

I have cleaned the vinyl on the Okki Nokki Cleaning Machine prior to playback on Rega Planar 2 Deck.

Vinyl does have some very light scratches/surface marks

vinyl plays well on Side One  VG+

Side Two From Sense Of Doubt onwards -  Vinyl plays with periodic/regular background clicks and crackles - from time to time  the background noise is possibly liable to disrupt the listening experience.

Despite this, I think you can still get some enjoyment from the great album.

NO SKIPS OR JUMPS

SLEEVE/INSERT IN VG+/EX CONDITION

PLEASE SEE BELOW EXPLANATION OF GRADINGS

FAO: International buyers:- NO TRACKING INCLUDED - If you pay for “Royal Mail International Standard”

TRACKING IS AN EXTRA £5

As I offer to send by the economic/standard air mail rate that covers insurance up to £20 - It is not possible to list all of the tracking postage rates for the various worldwide regions, therefore please get in touch if you want tracking/signed for included.

Tracking is not available to all countries - only signed for.

In this instance, tracking may be available through your postal office

SLEEVE & RECORD GRADINGS

MINT: The record itself is in brand new pristine condition without any surface marks visible or any deterioration in sound quality. The cover and any extra items such as the inner sleeve, lyric sheet, booklet or poster etc are in perfect condition. Records advertised as Sealed or Unplayed should be Mint. EXCELLENT: The record shows some signs of having been played, with some very light surface marks, light fine hairlines and indicates that it has been well cared for - but there will be very minor lessening in sound quality with very occasional/minimal low level background noise. The cover and packaging/inserts etc might have very light age related storage wear - mostly near the edges and / or very light creasing, plus/or very light ring wear. VERY GOOD+: The vinyl will have light surface marks/very light scratches - there should be no skips or jumps, but it is possible there will be periodic background low level surface noise/clicks etc. There should not be any distortion whilst the vinyl is played and the listening experience should not be drowned out by loud pops & crackles etc. Sleeve with general storage wear - some light distinct creases & light wear around the edges, record ring wear, possibly a split seam and the sleeve may be unstuck. No writing on sleeve, tears or any deface-ments. VERY GOOD: The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the some light scratches, but it is possible that there will be regular background noise, but no skips or jumps. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, (as per VG+) without any major defects, will also include scuff marks, light indentations, light foxing plus the cover might have come unstuck. No sleeve tears or any defacements. GOOD:

A record in Good or Good Plus condition can be played through without skipping. But it will have constant/regular background surface noise, light scratches, and visible groove wear, possibly causing disturbances to the listening experience.

A cover or sleeve will have more distinctive defects, such seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine, tape, tape residue, writing, more pronounced record ring wear, extreme wear on the edges, more noticeable/deep creases, and other defects might be present, as well as the above. It may not be possible to read the text on the spine. There might be some damage/wear to the artwork

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SELECT THIS OPTION BEFORE COMPLETING THE PURCHASE OF YOUR FIRST ITEM

Postage rates includes insurance up to £20 UK/EUR/ROW, but no tracking

If the total order is significantly above this amount, I will have to ask the buyer for pay for tracking/signed for, which will be an additional

£1.25 for UK Recorded Delivery (£21 to £50 value)

£6.50/£9 (dependant on weight) for UK Special Delivery (£51+)

£5 for International Signed for (significant amount above £20 to £50)

£8 for International Signed for (significant amount above £50, subject to judgement call/general agreement)

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