Please, allow me to introduce myself quoting another old rock cliché: maybe I am too young on ebay but too old into this triptych of buy, sell and trade records as I’ve not only been a dedicated follower of collecting but a co-owner of second hand record shops, an A&R executive at record companies, a chief editor in music magazines, a radio dj etc for the last 30 years in Greece! So, a hell of a lot of rare and collectable items such as out-of-print original records, first pressings, special editions, promo samples, white labels, test pressings, magazines, posters, catalogues, memorabilia and other fetish objects of desire in 5, 7, 10 and 12 inches not only from Greece but from all over the world are going to be exhibited through these pages … Turn on and stay tuned!

So, up for auction is a rare STILL FACTORY SEALED original PROMOTIONAL copy of Beastie Boys' "Paul's Boutique" album that was released in the US by Capitol Records in November of 1989 with Catalogue No C1-91743 and contained the following tracks :

A1 To All The Girls
A2 Shake Your Rump
A3 Johnny Ryall
A4 Egg Man
A5 High Plains Drifter
A6 The Sounds Of Science
A7 3-Minute Rule
A8 Hey Ladies
B1 5-Piece Chicken Dinner
B2 Looking Down The Barrel Of A Gun
B3 Car Thief
B4 What Comes Around
B5 Shadrach
B6 Ask For Janice
B7 B-Boy Bouillabaisse
B7 a) 59 Chrystie Street
B7 b) Get On The Mic
B7 c) Stop That Train
B7 d) A Year And A Day
B7 e) Hello Brooklyn
B7 f) Dropping Names
B7 g) Lay It On Me
B7 h) Mike On The Mic
B7 i) A.W.O.L.

Such a copy was imported in Greece by Columbia / EMI [ΚΟΛOΥΜΠΙΑ - ΕΜΙ in Greek letters], the local department of Capitol, and was given away as a promotional copy, as the 2.5 x 1.5 cm white and red sticker stating ΔΕΙΓΜΑ ΔΩΡΕΑΝ [ it means FREE SAMPLE in the Greek language] and the 0.9 cm PROMOTIONAL notch cut out on the front left side of the upper edge clearly indicate![ NOTE : That is why the STILL FACTORY SEALED in tight shrink cover with fully readable spine, three pointed corners and one slightly creased, perfect seams and NO ring wear at all is graded as an Near Mint [NM] one - see photos, please, it would be very hard to find a copy as pristine as this!!!]

Unavailable for more than 25 years, this must - have item for every devoted fan of Beastie Boys, does not get offered up so often and, mostly,  as pristine as this!!!! So, do not miss …

Grading: I use the GOLDMINE standards for grading STRICTLY  & CONSERVATIVELY the condition of the items listed. The grading is mostly visual, though I do 'spot check' each of the songs.

Payment: PayPal only, please.

 

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Postage & Packing Charges: As I live in GREECE the international postage costs in my country are the following:

 

 (a) to European Union [Registered Air Mail Only]

 

14.00 U.S Dollars  for the first 12-inch record and 3.00 U.S Dollars  each one thereafter. 12.00 U.S Dollars  for the first 10-inch or 7-inch or 5-inch record or Compact Disc or Cassette and 2.50 U.S. Dollars each one thereafter. 10.00 U.S. Dollars for the firstmagazine or poster and 2.00 U.S. Dollars each one thereafter.

 

(b) to USA,CANADA and the rest of the world {Registered Air Mail Only]

 

16.00 U.S. Dollars for the first 12-inch record and 4.00 U.S. Dollars each one thereafter. 12.00 U.S. Dollars for the first10-inch or7-inch or 5-inch record or Compact Disc or Cassette and 3.50 U.S. Dollars each one thereafter. 11.00 U.S. Dollars for the first magazine or poster and 3.00 U.S. Dollars each one thereafter

 

I personally write all of my own descriptions, take all of my own photos, and package all items for mailing myself. Items pictured in any of my listings are always the actual items that buyers will receive from me. Strict packing policies applied : each order is carefully packaged by removing the lp from the jacket to avoid seam splits, use of plastic cover sleeves over each lp and jacket, cardboard pad inserts, and placed in sturdy record mailers for safe delivery. Please see my excellent feedback especially in terms of packaging! Shipment of items by HELLENIC POST, i.e. the POST OFFICE of   GREECE, and REGISTERED AIR MAIL ONLY within 2 business days of cleared payment. Payment is required within seven days. Unfortunately, I have no control over parcels once they are mailed from my local Post Office.

 

My goal is CUSTOMER SATISFACTION. In order to meet that goal, I will ALWAYS work with my customers on any concerns that may arise. I take Customer Service seriously, and want you to be satisfied. I would appreciate positive feedback. For any reason you are not satisfied with the transaction, please let me know. Happy hunting and a lot of thanks for your interest and support.

 

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