Sold Date: August 23, 2016
Start Date: August 16, 2016
Final Price: $29.95 (USD)
Seller Feedback: 1671
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Up for auction is a very nice copy of the rare Outkast double album "Stankonia" originally released on LaFace Records (73008-26072-1) in 2000.  This is a guaranteed, original first U.S. pressing, not a cheap reissue or import like almost all copies for sale on eBay.  Still in opened original factory shrink wrap with Hype sticker.  Also includes rare original insert with lyric sheet and liner notes (see photo).  This copy is far more rare than the yellow/orange vinyl version, which is not a first pressing.

Cover is in very clean condition, protected by the original factory shrink wrap.  Very few signs of previous play or handling.  Seams are strong, no splits or cracks.  No ring wear or cut outs.  Corners are strong, though lower left has a minor crease (see photo).  Back cover is clean, no wear.  Grade the cover Near Mint Minus (NM-), very well-preserved.

The two vinyl records are in very nice condition, retaining virtually all their original shiny luster.  There are a couple very faint marks on Side One, but no scratches--could be from the factory pressing--but they don't affect quality of the playback.  Side D has a light mark on track 2, but it can't be felt and doesn't affect playback quality on my turntable.  No marks around spindle holes, indicating little previous play.  Sound quality is very nice, though not audiophile perfect.  Overall, a very well-preserved original pressing; hard to find in this condition.  Grade the vinyl as Excellent (EX).

100% satisfaction guaranteed, no risk buying.  My 100% positive feedback on rare album allows you to buy with confidence.  True, original pressings of this album almost never come up for sale--almost all of them are Arista reissues or colored-vinyl reissues.  This original copy is a true collector's copy that will surely increase in value because it is so rare.