'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..

THIN LIZZY

'BAD REPUTATION'

1st //1 PRESS & MUSEUM SLEEVE

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 1977

Label    PHONOGRAM  9102 016

Matrix        9102 016 1V //1   UT    Stamper: 1 3 5    Shamrock logo'

                  9102 016 2V //2   UT    Stamper: 12 5    MAN YOU I FACF '77

 

THE VINYL   EX+  

As you can see, this vinyl is the  1st 1977 pressing with the etchings on both sides and the //1 ON SIDE ONE-

Stored from new this LP has seen A HANDFUL OF plays only,  and remains in SUPER CLEAN condition everywhere.

This pressing is a superb vinyl which has retained its amazing glossy sheen and finish. Some very light dulling streaks typical of early Bad Reputation presses..nothing affects the sound at all!

a couple of spider lines around the centre hole, and no wear to the spindle hole whatsoever.

There are a few light whisp lines where ther vinyl has slid from that card inner , and thats it-  nothing else!  Clearly this LP has been archived for many many years.

There is some dust in the grooves where it has stood for so long- a professional hoover cleaner will bring this back to even higher play!  On playing through we heard some light static/dust pops in the dead grooves and the ocasional dust pop along the way

OVERALL THIS IS A CRACKING EXAMPLE

 

THE LABELS   MINT  FLAT MATT LABELS

 

THE SLEEVE     EX+ 

Correct  first UK issued earliest sleeve  -with the SQUARE SPINE & THICK CARD INNER SLEEVE

Printed by  -   ROBOR LIMITED

AS YOU KNOW THIS SLEEVE IS PRONE TO WHITE RUBBING ON THE BLACK INKS..A REAL TERROR IN FACT!

NOT THIS ONE..IT IS AS CLEAN AS NEW, AND THERE ARE NO WHITE RUB SPOTS ANYWHERE!

The edges are all super clean with VIRTUALLY no real traces of rub, at all , and all colours and inks remain in outstanding condition

No powdery white ringwear - some tiny ring press only, which in itself is quite rare to see, and all edges are super crisp. AND one tiny thumb crease on the front panel.

SPINE EDGE IS IMACULATE

The tiniest of tip rub, only.

There are  a few light spider lines in a few places.

THE INKS ARE GLEAMING LIKE BRAND NEW..

We cannot add any more than this! ITS A  BEAUTY TO SEE THIS BLACK!..

 

THE INNER SLEEVE   EX+ 

THICK CARD INNER..SUPERB NO SCISSORING, A FEW RUB SPOTS ON THE EDGING

 

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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