Sold Date: January 14, 2020
Start Date: August 13, 2019
Final Price: $199.00 (USD)
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I have 2 remaining copies of this extremely rare, early Vault #4 release with all extras except the t-shirt. Grades range from "Mint" sleeves to "NM" media. Vinyl looks great and a test play of every side proved the sound to be flawless throughout. Media will prove accurately graded upon careful inspection using proper lighting and thorough and methodical inspection for all visual flaws no matter how inconsequential. Records and Gatefold cared for and stored with neurotic attention to protecting original quality as close as the passage of years allows.

These remaining copies, having rarely been played more than once in pursuit of determining sound purity, produce sound quality indistinguishable from my MINT/MINT Factory Sealed Collector's Grade offerings. My sound tests are performed on my late 2018 Pro-ject Carbon Debut Esprit with brand new Ortofon Bronze MM cartridge and stylus upgrade from the original standard Ortofon Red. Optimum needle tracking downforce and anti-skate weight parameters utilized.

I go way overboard and VPI clean and use custom, anti-static inner sleeves to ensure vinyl stays in the condition I maintain. I am confident my system will leave you feeling you received a value exceeding your expectations. In the world of vinyl trading, I would choose an admittedly opened and cared for copy over the contradictory "Opened but Unplayed" listing every time. It is a refreshing surprise when you open a purchase and do not find yourself facing the prospect of returning an inaccurately graded listing.

These issues will be protected by a sealed poly sleeve and packaged for shipment in a fashion that assures they arrive in perfect condition. The vinyls will be stored outside the record gatefold sleeve in custom static-resistant inner sleeves as pictured. Original sleeves are also included. The singles will be protected in their own resealable poly sleeves. The original Vault #4 digital code inserts are also included.

My listings have been recognized unsolicited for the Mint grade media sound quality they deliver.

Description: The White Stripes Under Great White Northern Lights B-Shows (TMR 038)

This is the companion double LP released to compliment and complete the release of Under Great White Northern Lights. Available only to members of the Third Man Records Vault, this is a real rarity as there was a very limited pressing the numbers of which are unknown. A great chance to add to your White Stripes collection and to get a copy of something very few people will have heard and even fewer possess.

Track listing:

Side A:
Intro Royal Black Watch>
Let's shake hands
Baby Blue (Gene Vincent)
Lafayette Blues (Recorded at Eastview Bowling Alley in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan)
Hello Operator (Recorded on loading dock floor of the Arva Flour Mill in Arva, Ontario)
Stop Breaking Down (Robert Johnson)

Side B:
Canadee-I-O (Traditional)(Only live performance by The White Stripes)
A Martyr For My Love For You
Hotel Yorba

Side C:(Recorded at Cantos Music Foundation in Calgary, Alberta)
I Fought Piranhas>
Ghost On The Highway (The Gun Club)>
For The Love of Ivy (The Gun Club)>
Gimme Back My Wig ("Hound Dog" Taylor)>
I Fought Piranhas
Apple Blossom (Performed with Mellotron)
Ball and Biscuit (Heavy use of Mellotron instead of guitar)(Jack's voice sounds particularly rough at certain pitches on this one. However, his guitar sound does not suffer and sounds amazing as always.)

Side D: (Recorded at Locas Pool Hall in Hallifax, Nova Scotia)
Cannon>
John the Revelator ("Blind" Willie Johson)
Icky Thump
Do
Screwdriver

7" Single Tracklist
ATop Yourself (Rehearsal Demo)
BYou Don't Understand Me (Acoustic Demo)

Companies, etc.
Phonographic Copyright (p) – Third Man Records, LLC
Copyright (c) – Third Man Records, LLC
Manufactured By – United Record Pressing
Lacquer Cut At – Nashville Record Productions
Pressed By – United Record Pressing

Credits
Lacquer Cut By – WG*
Written-By – Benson*, White*

Notes
℗ & © 2010 Third Man Records, LLC
Manufactured at United Record Pressing in Nashville, TN

Barcode and Other Identifiers
Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, etched): TMR-037-A CHECK THE BRIT SLANG WG/NRP Ⓤ
Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, etched): TMR-037-B WG/NRP Ⓤ