'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..

RAINBOW

'RISING'

1st 11 MOTHER STAMPERS

RARE  UK 1st Pressing LP -ABSOLUTELY IMMACULATE VINYL  COPY!

EARLIEST 2490 MATRIX, OYSTER //1 PRESS  STUNNING

 From a Private music business associate, this LP is from a collection of old shop stock 'from new' LPs, all are simply outstanding condition with only one/two plays of the vinyl...OR UNPLAYED!

See our others listed, there's a lot more to come from this collection-all in this amazing condition..

Released   1976

Label        POLYDOR OYSTER 2490 137

Matrix      2490137 A//1 0   Stamper: 1      MASTERDISK GK   OY-1-1601 A1 

                 2490137 B//1 0   Stamper: 1      MASTERDISK GK   OY-1-1601 B2 

 

THE VINYL   MINT-  SUPERB CONDITION

As you can see, this vinyl is the 1st MOTHER STAMPER  UK 1976 OYSTER pressing -Stored from new this LP has seen possibly a couple of careful plays only, and remains in pristine condition everywhere.

THE VINYL REALLY IS LIKE NEW..AND HAS BEEN STORED SINCE 1976 -

This first 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.

No visible spider lines around the centre & no wear to the spindle hole whatsoever.

SURPLUS WAX AROUND THE CENTRE HOLE

There is barely a hint of any whisp lines - and thats it-  nothing else!  Clearly this LP has been archived for many many years..IT REMAINS IN ASTONISHING CONDITION.

ON LISTENING THROUGH IT SOUNDED SUPERB WITH JUST THE FEINTEST LEAD IN STATIC -

 The whole LP is simply incredible..as good a copy of 'Rising' as we have ever had- and check the sleeve.....!!

IT IS A SUPERB EXAMPLE, AND AS GOOD AS WE HAVE AUCTIONED.

 

THE LABELS   MINT  FLAT MATT LABELS

 

THE SLEEVE     EX+

Correct  UK  1st EDITION MATT FINISH SLEEVE  first issued earliest sleeve with SQUARE SPINE

Printed by -HOWARDS (Slough)  1st sleeve.

The edges are all super clean with A FEW LIGHT traces of rub, at all , and all colours and inks remain in outstanding condition. This sleeve which is so hard to preserve without wear has clearly been stored away for decades!

THE BLACK INKS ARE SUPERB

No powdery white ringwear or even ring press of any note, and all edges are super crisp.

NO edge rub of any note ! Just some tiny tip rub

THE GATEFOLD IS PRISITNE LIKE NEW

The open edge remains in immaculate sharp condition  AND just some light feather spots

The spine edge HAS JUST A COUPLE OF TINY RUB SPOTS

Some very feint rub on the seam edges, nothing to worry over.

    

THE INNER SLEEVE   MINT-

PAPER PAT PRINTED INNER..NO DAMAGE

 

 

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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