'ITS THE VINYL COUNTDOWN'

Welcome to 'Its the vinyl countdown' music auctions. Here you will find some of the most incredible rare records and music memorabilia for your collection. We pride ourselves on auctioning only the highest grade records and items, you will not see anything listed here below EX+ condition, unles the item is extremely rare. You will not see worn covers, warped records or scratched records. We simply do not bother with them.

We list in many cases, 'Archived' & 'mint' condition items, we are able to source from private collections all over the UK. So we hope you can be put at ease that what you are bidding on is of the highest quality.

We play through most of the records, unless the item is clearly mint, or sealed..in which case we don't play them, thus maintaining their 'unplayed' status!  Obviously with some of these rare items there will be the odd 'anomoly' along the way , the odd little static pop or lead in 'sizzle' for a split second.. nothing is perfect we find! all systems differ, but we aim to describe these as accurately as possible for you.... PLEASE ENJOY THIS ITEM YOU ARE NOW LOOKING AT..

IRON MAIDEN

'THE NUMBER OF THE BEAST'

SUPER RARE COMPLETE EARLIEST PRESSING FROM 1982

MERCHANDISE INSERT AND 1st INNER SLEEVE HERE!

From a collection of Archived Review copy LPs- all in MINT play condition.. Stunning original UK issued and we have never seen better!

Be sure to see our others listed..they are all quite spectacular!

Released 1982

Label    EMI EMC 3400

Matrix        EMC 3400 A-2  Stamper: 1  5     GIVE IT SOME HEADBUTTS

                   EMC 3400 B-2  Stamper:  1 24   NICKS 

 

THE VINYL   EX+  INCREDIBLE  ONE PLAY CONDITION

As you can see, this vinyl is the  A2 1st EDDIE LABEL pressing- Stored from new this LP has seen VERY FEW PLAYS FROM NEW only, and remains in pristine condition everywhere.

These 1ST pressings are very hard to find nowadays..

complete!

This pressing is a superb vinyl which has retained its amazing glossy sheen and finish. There is no dulling anywhere and overall it is in incredible condition for an LP of this age. The edges are silky smooth, typical of these vintage pressings. We are seing fewer and fewer copies of this LP, so rarely do we see a copy at all, let alone like this.

ONE TINY light spider line around the centre hole, and no wear to the spindle hole whatsoever.

There is barely a hint of any whisp lines, and thats it-  nothing else!  Clearly this LP has been archived for many many years, a few little dust specs are on the vinyl when we slid it for checking..

IT REMAINS IN ASTONISHING CONDITION. AS NEW.....

On playing through we heard nothing bar the tiniest of lead in static in the dead grooves..the very occasional static crackle along the way - it sounds superb.

OVERALL THIS IS SIMPLY A MUST FOR ANY FINAL UPGRADE COLLECTION. YOU WILL NOT SEE BETTER.

THE LABELS   MINT  FLAT MATT LABELS

 

THE SLEEVE     EX STRONG

Correct  first UK issued earliest LOW GLOSS sleeve  -with the SQUARER spine.

Printed by  -   G & L

 

 This is in SUPER condition, quite amazing how it has survived so clean.

The edges are all super clean with just the odd spot/ traces of rub, at all , and all colours and inks remain in outstanding condition

The bottom corner near the spine has a light crease/crimp and a couple of spider lines.

No powdery white ringwear - some very light ring press, and all edges are super crisp.

Some tiny tip rub &  a couple of  spider lines over the edges & the spine

THE SPINE  HAS SOME LIGHT SQUASH AT THE BOTTOM

The open edge remains in nice sharp condition -

We cannot add any more than this! ITS A BEAUTY!

 

THE INNER SLEEVE   MINT- 

THICK CARD LYRIC INNER WITH THUMB GROOVE -a few spots of discolouration

VINYL HOUSED IN POLY PROTECTOR FROM NEW

 

MERCHANDISE SHEET   MINT-  

RARE TOP SEE THIS INSIE STILL.ONLY THE VERY FIRST RUN HAD THEM INSIDE.

 

 

POSTAGE DISCOUNTS:

Don't forget we offer big postage discounts on multi wins..the more LPs you win, the cheaper the postage works out for you worldwide- Up to 2 kilos or 5 LPs, after which we will send your wins in more than one parcel..ALL very well protected in mailers, stiffeners, plenty of tape & protection, then 'signed delivered' to your door-  and to date we have nad NO damaged items!  ;0)

 

We hope you enjoy looking at this item, and good luck if you decide to bid for it...We can safely say you will not be dissapointed- If you need to know anyting else, please feel free to contact us with any questions.

All our items are sent 'signed delivery' tracked to your door, (we have never had an item go missing anywhere in the world!) for peace of mind for both you and us! All items are sent in strong protective mailer boxes and stiffeners. With over 28 years in mail order and the music industry 'worldwide' we pride ourselves on the fact you can bid safely on all our items, and knowing you are being dealt with by professionals.

 

ENJOY! ;0)          

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