BADFINGER: Baby Blue -Flying Japan 7" 72 Apple Records EAR-10046 PSL EX BEAUTY

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### BADFINGER - BABY BLUE / FLYING **RARE 1972 JAPANESE ORIGINAL FIRST PRESSING WITH TRUE "1S" MATRIX! (EAR-10046)**
Up for immediate purchase is a highly collectible and stunningly preserved copy of Badfinger's power-pop masterpiece "Baby Blue" b/w "Flying", released on the legendary Apple Records label.
This is a **100% authentic 1972 Japanese original first pressing** manufactured by Toshiba Musical Industries Ltd. (EAR-10046). Crucially, the deadwax features the definitive hand-etched true first press matrix code: **EAR-10046-AS 1S** on Side 1. 
Purchased over three decades ago and meticulously stored in a climate-controlled, smoke-free archive, this record has been kept in breathtaking, near-flawless condition. Complete with the unique Japanese insert lyric sheet cover and the original black Apple company sleeve. An absolute museum-grade centerpiece for any Beatles/Apple Records completist.
#### 🌟 KEY FEATURES & PROVENANCE * **100% Authentic 1972 Japanese First Pressing** (Apple Records / Toshiba Musical Industries). * **Ultimate First Press Matrix**: Hand-etched **EAR-10046-AS 1S** (Side 1) — the earliest and best-sounding stamp. * **Complete Vintage Inserts**: Includes the unique Japanese fold-out picture/lyric insert and the original black Apple company sleeve. * **Deadstock-Grade Archive Copy**: Carefully preserved by a single owner for over 30 years.
#### 💎 CONDITION REPORT * **Disc (Vinyl)**: ** EX + (EX +)**     The vinyl is in absolute pristine, mirror-like condition. Retains its beautiful original high-gloss sheen with zero surface marks, scuffs, or hairlines. Looks unplayed and retains beautiful audio fidelity. * **Picture Insert (Sleeve)**: **NEAR MINT (NM)**     The unique Japanese fold-out insert is exceptionally crisp, clean, and bright. Beautifully preserved with strict edges, sharp corners, and absolutely no heavy creasing or handwriting.  * **Apple Company Sleeve**: **EXCELLENT (EX)**     The original black Apple sleeve is clean, fully intact, and structured, showing only minimal natural vintage storage wear.
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### 📦 SHIPPING INFO & SELLER POLICIES * **Shipping Carrier**: USPS Media Mail (or premium service selected at checkout). * **Domestic US Shipping**: $6.00 * **Combined Shipping**: Add $2.00 for each additional record. * **Shipping Destinations**: Strictly limited to the **United States and Canada Only**. * **International Shipping**: **NO International Shipping** outside of the USA and Canada.
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