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JOHN LENNON "IMAGINE" Lp Orig 1st Press (1971) SW-3379~POSTER + BONUS ~ EX++
Sold Date:
March 10, 2022
Start Date:
March 3, 2022
Final Price:
$24.99
(USD)
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JOHN LENNON- IMAGINE – ORIGINAL 1971 1ST PRESSING APPLE RECORDS SW-3379~LARGE POSTER + BONUS MAGAZINE (SEE DETAILS)
Early , 1st pressing (as identified by ━◁ in runouts).
All runout info etched except Bell Sound stamp. (lacquer cutting)
First pressing Matrices (Deadwax): "1-S" / "Z13 #4"
Custom Apple label with John's face on Side 1. "Mfd. By Apple Records Inc." text along bottom perimeter of both labels.
Cover is glossy-laminated on both sides.
Includes:
* Poster of Lennon playing on his white piano, measures approximately 24" x 36"
Vinyl: VG++ / NM- hi gloss. Very thick inflexible original vinyl Cover: EXC to NM- no seam splits, no ringwear or edgewear; upper left corner tear back cover (3/4") (see pics)
PLAY TESTED: Awesome. Great sound fidelity. Plays powerful. One of the best first pressings we have heard of this album.
POSTER: EXCELLENT! (See pic) ...Clean. Back of poster shows one fold line (4") neatly clear taped.
BONUS: Newsweek Magazine Dec. 22, 1980 "John Lennon 1940-1980". Special Report " DEATH OF A BEATLE". Excellent condition.
Next day shipping. Vinyl separated from cover . Pack in a Professional Lp mailer with an additional cardboard filler pad for extra protection.
