DAVID BOWIE ?–YOUNG AMERICANS- ORIG 1975 RCA LP INSERT SHRINK HYPE 1ST PRESS EX
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Up for auction is a very nice original pressing of the David Bowie album Young Americans, originally released in the U.S. on RCA (APL1-0998) in 1975:
-Guaranteed original 1st pressing, not reissue -Original and correct Tan RCA labels -Original matte textured cover
-Original inner sleeve w/ lyrics -Original opened factory shrink wrap -Original hype sticker
-NOT record club pressing -Vinyl comes in poly audiophile protective inner sleeve
Note:
Original U.S. pressings of Young Americans have the APL1-0998 catalog number--most copies sold as "original" on ebay do not have this proper number--they are reissues.
Also note that these matte textured covers were very prone to wear, and unless they are still in shrink wrap like this one, they are going to show signs of wear.
This is one of the nicer copies of Young Americans that I've come across in 40 years of collecting.
Condition: Cover looks very nice, beautifully protected by original open shrink wrap. No ring wear on front or back, no signs of wear. Corners are sharp, not bumped or rubbed. Seams are nice, intact, no splits. Small staple pin holes upper corner (see photo). Shrink is torn, with a portion on front lower right missing, but still very nice and clean.
Grade: Excellent Plus (EX+)
Vinyl also looks very nice, still has its original glossy shine. Both sides look very clean, but under a strong light, one side shows a couple very small light superficial marks--very hard to see, but don't affect the quality of playback which is excellent. Very nice clean sound quality for an original pressing! No marks around spindle holes. Looks like this record has maybe been played only once or twice previously but handled with care. Grade: Excellent (EX)
100% satisfaction guaranteed, free returns on all albums. My 100% positive feedback on rare vinyl allows you to buy with confidence.
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