DAVID BOWIE MAN WHO SOLD THE WORLD USA MERCURY 1st PRESS DEMO PROMO WHITE LABEL

	£		250
	$		331

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This is a 1st USA promo pressing with stamped matrix numbers. It is not a reissue or a bootleg/counterfeit copy.

This has the following stamped matrix numbers:

Side one: SR 61325-A-M2

Side two: SR 61325-B-M1

Description
Disc: The vinyl has retained its sheen but there are various marks and lines visible on both sides in normal light and additional lines and marks are revealed when it is viewed under direct, bright light. I have played the entire record in full from start to finish and it plays through with no jumps or skips, but there are clicks and crackles, more on side one than side two, and more at the start of the sides (so the start of side one is quite clicky, although other parts of the album are much more enjoyable to listen to). This isn't easy to grade as parts of it sound great and other parts don't, so overall I would play-grade this as a cautious Good Plus (G+), but acknowledging that there are many parts which sound much better than that.

Sleeve: The sleeve has various signs of wear and age, but this is much better than many that I've seen. The photos give a good representation and I've shown the sleeve from all angles, so please study the photographs to decide for yourself, but overall I think this would probably be among the better ones out there.

Detracting features not covered above: none.

All photographs are of the actual item for sale. Please ask any questions before you bid or buy.

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.