DAVID BOWIE DIAMOND DOGS - VERY RARE 1970s RCA VICTOR LAMINATED* GATEFOLD SLEEVE

	£		69
	$		91

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I've not seen one of these before.

RCA issued Diamond Dogs in 1974 with a matt gatefold cover and these were produced throughout the 1970s. Early copies don't have a printer credit, and later copies were made by either Shorewood or Clout & Baker. But always matt.

When the album was reissued in the early 1980s (with a single, non-gatefold, sleeve and on the RCA International green label) it had a glossy sleeve, and later re-issues (1990s and onward, not on RCA) came with a glossy gatefold sleeve. But this is a 1970s RCA pressing with a glossy gatefold RCA sleeve made by Clout & Baker, with the original number APL1-0576. 

 *Please note that in the title I've referred to this as 'Laminated'. This is not the the traditional plastic-encapsulation style of lamination, but the more-modern shiny-coating found on albums from the 1970s onwards. I do not know the technical name for this so have called it 'laminated' although I suspect that it has another name. 

RCA changed their label colour to black in 1979, so this comes from some point before then. The matrixes are A-1 Oly and B-7E, so I'd guess around 1978.

This comes from a private collection which has been well cared-for and rarely played. There are some minor signs of age/use to the cover, but I would say that it is around Excellent (Ex) condition. The vinyl has rarely been played and is also Excellent (Ex).

Detracting features not covered above:  None.

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Where gradings are given these are based on the UK Record Collector grading system (see below) and are visual gradings only, unless the listing specifically states that it is a play-grading.

I use the UK RECORD COLLECTOR GRADING SYSTEM. This grading system differs from some other grading systems, in particular the Goldmine grading system. Please make sure that you are familiar with the UK record collector grading system before you bid.

Mint: The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition. Records advertised as Sealed or Unplayed should be Mint.

Excellent: The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packag­ing might have slight wear and/or creasing.

Very Good: The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable sur­face marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable.

Good: The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discoloration, etc.

Fair: The record is still just playable but has not been cared for prop­erly and displays considerable surface noise; it may even jump. The cover and contents will be torn, stained and/or defaced.

Poor: The record will not play properly due to scratches, bad surface noise, etc. The cover and contents will be badly damaged or partly missing.

Bad: The record is unplayable or might even be broken, and is only of use as a collection-filler.

Plus (+) or Minus (-) are added where items fall between gradings. I only ever use one plus or minus.

P&P costs as follows:

UK:

First LP or 12" record = £4.95, each additional item no extra P&P charge.

First 7" record = £3.95, each additional item no extra P&P charge.

Europe:

First LP or 12" record = £14.95, each additional item = an extra £2.20 P&P charge.

First 7" record = £11.95, each additional item = an extra £1.00 P&P charge.

Rest of the world:

First LP or 12" record = £24.95, each additional item = an extra £2.20 P&P charge.

First 7" record = £14.95, each additional item = an extra £1.00 P&P charge.