Alabama Shakes Boys & Girls Vinyl LP US 1st Press ATO0150 Bonus 7" Insert NM
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ALABAMA SHAKES - BOYS & GIRLS (AUTHENTIC 2012 ATO RECORDS US INITIAL INDIE PRESSING - SCARCE LIMITED EDITION BUNDLE WITH BONUS 7" SINGLE - INCLUDES MATTE PHOTO INSERT - AUDIO GRADED NEAR MINT NM/NM GRAIL COPY)
Up for sale is a spectacular, investment-grade collector's trophy for serious modern roots-rock, Southern soul, and alternative indie physical media libraries: the exceptionally rare, long out-of-print 2012 initial first pressing of Alabama Shakes' magnificent debut studio masterpiece, "Boys & Girls." Do not confuse this copy with standard mass-produced single-disc retail variants or compressed digital files. This copy is the highly coveted, official initial United States Indie Store Exclusive high-fidelity vinyl production run released via ATO Records (Catalog #ATO0150 / Barcode: 880882178717). It has been thoroughly vacuum-cleaned, strictly play-graded at a flawless Near Mint (NM) tier, and upgraded into a premium anti-static Mobile Fidelity (MoFi) Master Sleeve to protect the delicate analog soundstage from future dust collection.
MAXIMUM COLLECTOR COMPLETENESS ARCHIVE NOTE:
This is the ultimate launch-day bundle package. Because it is an authentic initial indie shop distribution unit, it comes 100% complete with the rare, exclusive bonus 7" vinyl single housing the elusive studio tracks "Heavy Chevy" and "Mama" inside its own matching white sleeve layout. Also includes the original heavy-stock multi-panel matte printed photo portrait lyric sheet insert layout, preserved flawlessly flat with zero writing, tears, or handling folds. Flawless player completeness!
THE VOLCANIC ALL-ANALOG HEADROOM OF MODERN SOUTHERN SOUL:
An essential modern classic rock analog document, "Boys & Girls" delivers an exceptionally wide, punchy, and remarkably warm soundstage. Driven by Brittany Howard's towering, gale-force vocal deliveries, raw overdriven garage-rock guitar tracking, and a driving rhythm section, this original 2012 pressing brings incredible spatial depth to your turntable setup. Experience definitive, generation-defining anthems like "Hold On," "I Found You," "Hang Loose," "Rise to the Sun," and "You Ain't Alone" exactly as intended with true analog room presence far superior to flat digital streaming channels.
CONDITION DETAILS (STRICT HONEST SELLER GRADING):
* Vinyl Condition: Near Mint (NM). The heavy black wax disc retains its full, absolute deep factory mirror-like gloss across both sides. The vinyl surfaces are flawlessly clean, displaying absolutely zero visible marks, scuffs, spindle trails, or hairline paper scratches even under intense, direct LED grading lamps. Fully play-graded from start to finish—tracks beautifully with massive dynamic range and an incredibly quiet noise floor. The bonus 7" vinyl single is also in pristine, unplayed NM condition!
* Sleeve Condition: Near Mint (NM). The original heavy-stock minimalist white picture jacket is flawlessly preserved. Displays completely flat panels, rich primary ink contrast boundaries, and razor-sharp un-bumped corners with absolutely zero fading or ring wear. Structurally magnificent with completely intact, un-split seams and a fully legible spine layout. Fully housed under a clear protective outer poly-sleeve.
* Archival Protection: Meticulously washed and upgraded into a premium anti-static Mobile Fidelity (MoFi) Master Sleeve to protect the original analog grooves from future handling friction.
PROFESSIONAL SHIPPING & HANDLING:
We respect premium physical media assets. This exceptionally valuable blues-rock centerpiece will be wrapped securely in multiple thick layers of heavy-duty bubble wrap, surrounded by rigid corrugated cardboard pads on all sides, and shipped inside a rigid, heavy-duty cardboard record mailer box with structural stiffeners to guarantee it arrives at your doorstep in immaculate condition with zero transit packaging stress or corner crunches. To guarantee a completely safe arrival with zero split seams or transit edge wear, the vinyl disc will be shipped safely placed inside its premium MoFi inner sleeve BEHIND the jacket package.
Fixed-Price Buy It Now. Ships lightning fast via USPS Media Mail with 100% FREE SHIPPING. Tracking number provided automatically upon dispatch. Price is firm.
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