AC/DC Powerage 1978 GOLD STAMP PROMO LP w/TIMING STRIP SD 19180 VG/VG+

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For sale is an original U.S. promotional pressing of AC/DC – Powerage, released in 1978 on Atlantic Records (SD 19180).

This is a white-label style PROMOTIONAL COPY / NOT FOR SALE issue, distributed to radio stations, featuring:

   •   “Promotional Copy – Not For Sale” text on the jacket

   •   Atlantic promo timing strip affixed to the front cover

   •   Correct 1978 Atlantic green & red labels

   •   PR matrix suffixes, consistent with early U.S. promo pressings

🔎 Pressing Info

   •   Artist: AC/DC

   •   Title: Powerage

   •   Label: Atlantic Records

   •   Catalog #: SD 19180

   •   Year: 1978

   •   Country: US

   •   Pressing: Original U.S. Promotional Pressing (First U.S. Issue)

   •   Matrix / Runout: ST-A-784081-PR / ST-A-784082-PR

ℹ️ This qualifies as a first U.S. pressing promo, issued concurrently with stock copies in 1978. Promos were typically pressed early and in smaller quantities.

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Condition (Visually Graded)

Sleeve: VG

   •   Heavy edge wear and spine wear

   •   Noticeable creasing, scuffing, and corner wear

   •   Promo sticker and timing strip intact

   •   Structurally solid with no seam splits

   •   Classic honest vintage wear — nothing hidden

Vinyl: VG+ / EX

   •   Very clean and glossy

   •   Light surface marks only, no deep scratches

   •   Labels clean with no writing

   •   Should play strong with minimal surface noise (not play-tested)

📸 Please review all photos closely — they are of the exact item you’ll receive.

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Tracklist Highlights

   •   Rock ’N’ Roll Damnation

   •   Down Payment Blues

   •   Gimme a Bullet

   •   Riff Raff

   •   Sin City

   •   What’s Next to the Moon

   •   Gone Shootin’

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Why This Copy Matters

   •   Original 1978 U.S. promo

   •   Harder to find than stock copies

   •   Essential Bon Scott–era AC/DC album

   •   Highly collectible despite sleeve wear

   •   Perfect for collectors who prioritize vinyl condition + authenticity

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Shipping

   •   Ships securely in a proper LP mailer

   •   Record removed from sleeve to prevent damage

   •   Fast, careful shipping from a fellow collector

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