Sold Date: June 25, 2014
Start Date: June 6, 2014
Final Price: $499.00 $425.00 (USD)
Seller Feedback: 254
Buyer Feedback: 184

This is a rare opportunity to own a true first pressing Demo copy of maybe the greatest album in U.S Punk history. The album that started it all. Many people list what they call first pressings on Ebay that are not. Here are what all true first pressings have. First of all is the spelling of the song " Blitzkrieg Bop " which is spelled incorrectly on the label as " Blitzkeig Bop ".. Also thr song " Beat On The  Brat " is mistitled " Beat It On The Brat " on the label. First pressings do not have generic white inner sleeves. But the one thing that is easy to look for is on the bottom of the label it should have printing that says " Marketed by ABC Records ". This record has it all. No cut or clipped corner. And to really top it off this is a DEMONSTRATION COPY! It will be a long time before you will see this again. This historic LP will undoubtedly increase in value in the future. Good luck and thanks for looking.

                                             PLEASE READ THE GRADING SCALE BELOW, LOOK AT THE PICTURES AND ASK QUESTIONS

 THE FIRST GRADE IS FOR THE RECORD AND THE SECOND IS FOR THE COVER

                                                                                                                         VG++ / VG++

                                  THE RAMONES   SELF TITLED DEMONSTRATION / PROMOTIONAL ALBUM  SIRE LABEL SASD - 7520

MATRIX : Side A       T1  SASD   7520-A-RE-1-2  STERLING

MATRIX Side B          T1   SASD  7520-B-RE-1-2   STERLING                                                                                                                                                      

 Comments : The record has a fair amount of ghost/rub marks from being taken in and out of the sleeve but no scratches. These are easily removed with a record cleaning machine. The cover is in nice shape with the lower right corner being bumped and 2 small pushes where the record comes out. Those are not noticeable and can only be felt. Just average shelf wear which can be seen in the pictures. Inner sleeve is pretty solid with some creases and no rips.

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GRADING (and item descriptions):
*Most items are not play graded, please contact seller for specifics on any item in question.
*All items are original issues (or vintage issues) unless otherwise stated.  Please carefully read descriptions and ask us questions.
 

VINYL / COVER  /// our records are listed as vinyl first, then cover.  In cases of 45's or 12"s this is also used if there is a difference between one side and the other. 

SEALED /// check descriptions for any specifics about a sealed record. 

 M- /// a fine copy, could include minuscule damage but overall effect is shiny and new.  could be opened and played only a few times.  in the event it never had shrink wrap or has been shelved for a few years, minor dust.

VG++ ///  a strong copy, cover having light signs of wear or age.  possible issues may include spindle wear, light pen writing, faint creasing, papers scuffs, light surface marks that don't affect play.

VG+ /// a decent copy, cover may have pen writing, creasing, small splits, ring wear, light to mid edge wear.  vinyl may have surface marks, play with some spots of noise, but overall decent and 100% playable.

VG- // not a good copy.  this is a good option for dj's and novice collectors.  we try to only sell vg- records that are playable on our system.  these will all have a fair amount of noise, but the music will be "winning the war" is what we aim for.  Covers may be very worn aged and damaged.  water damage.  label damage.  if a vg- record is cracked and playable, it will be noted in the listing

VG /// an ok copy, cover may have ring wear, edge wear, splits, pen, tape, etc.  obvious signs of wear and age.  vinyl will have many light marks and usually an even amount of surface noise.  labels could have damage, pen writing, spindle wear.

VG- // not a good copy.  this is a good option for dj's and novice collectors.  we try to only sell vg- records that are playable on our system.  these will all have a fair amount of noise, but the music will be "winning the war" is what we aim for.  Covers may be very worn aged and damaged.  water damage.  label damage.  if a vg- record is cracked and playable, it will be noted in the listing