USA HEAVY VINYL FIRST PRESSING DOUBLE VINYL LP IN GATEFOLD SLEEVE WITH WHITE INNER SLEEVES.

This is NOT a re-issue, a Scorpio pressing or any other second-rate version. This is the original Robert Ludwig mastered pressing and sounds vastly superior to any other release.

First pressings are made from first generation lacquers and stampers. They usually sound vastly superior to later issues and re-issues (which are often pressed from whatever tapes or digital sources are currently available). First or early pressings nearly always have more immediacy, presence and dynamics. The sound staging is wider and subtle instrument nuances are better placed with more spacious textures. Balances are firmer in the bottom end with a far-tighter bass. Upper-mid ranges shine without harshness, and the overall depth is more immersive, with inner details more clearer. On first and early pressings, the music tends to sound more ‘alive’ and vibrant.

MATRIX NUMBERS IN RUN-OFF GROOVES: STERLING 22 PD 9001 A4 [PD-2-9003-A] crossed out #2 II / STERLING RL 22 PD-2-9001-B-RE 2 II / STERLING RL 22 PD-2-9001-C-RE-4 / STERLING RL 22 PD-2-9001-D-RE-4.

SLEEVE: VERY GOOD+, JUST LIGHT SHELF, CORNER, RING AND EDGE WEAR. ONE OF THE BEST EXAMPLES OF THIS SLEEVE THAT WE HAVE SEEN IN A LONG TIME. INNER SLEEVES VERY GOOD+.

DISCS: EXCELLENT MINUS. ALL SIDES PLAY AND SOUND AMAZING, THE BASS AND BOTTOM END ON THIS PRESSING IS SUBLIME. NO SCRATCHES. NO NOTICEABLE SPINDLE WEAR, JUST A FEW LIGHT HAIRLINES AND FINGERPRINTS. CLEAN LABELS.

THIS ITEM SHIPS FROM THE USA (We can ship anywhere in the world EXCEPT to Georgia, USA.)

We ship the next working day after payment. USA media mail takes up to two weeks to be delivered. International Air Mail takes between 12-28 days to arrive.

1. USA SHIPPING BY MEDIA MAIL IS $4.00

   &nbspPRIORITY SIGNED-FOR MAIL IS $14.99
   &nbsp Add $2.00 for each additional LP purchased at the same time.

2. CANADA SHIPPING BY REGISTERED/SIGNED-FOR FIRST CLASS AIR MAIL IS $32.99
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   &nbsp Paypal requires sellers to prove signature delivery confirmation for any international shipment in the event of a non-receipt claim.
   &nbsp The only shipping option from the USA with signed-for delivery is Registered Air Mail, which costs considerably more than regular air mail.
   &nbsp If you DO NOT use Paypal, we can ship by regular air mail, which costs $17.99 to Canada.

3. ALL INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING (EXCEPT CANADA) BY REGISTERED/SIGNED-FOR FIRST CLASS AIR MAIL IS $39.99
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   &nbsp Paypal requires sellers to prove signature delivery confirmation for any international shipment in the event of a non-receipt claim.
   &nbsp The only shipping option from the USA with signed-for delivery is Registered Air Mail, which costs considerably more than regular air mail.
   &nbsp If you DO NOT use Paypal, we can ship by regular air mail, which costs $24.99 to all international destinations.