David Bowie - Hunky Dory First Issue? (1971) vinyl RCA VICTOR

	£		23
	$		30

This auction is for David Bowie's Hunky Dory on RCA. I have looked on Discogs for information and as you can see it is on RCA VICTOR with catalogue number SF 8244. I can't find the exact matrix on discogs so I'm not sure if it's a 1971 or 1972 if any can enlighten me please do! The album cover is Very Good+ (VG+) and the album is in Excellent condition (Ex).  Grading records is always going to be subjective and this is as honest a description as I can give and anyone is welcome to come and look if they are local or ask for more specific information or photos. Please see information below for more details about record grading, thanks and happy bidding.
The matrix are:

• Matrix / Runout (Run-out side A Etched): APRS-5947-4E A1Y
• Matrix / Runout (Run-out side B Etched): APRS-5948-4E  A4Z

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• Notes

  Stamped run-out side A etched side B on Matt labels
  
  Rear cover you can see faint ghosting behind RCA LIMITED, RECORD DIVISION unsure as to all the information but you can read what looks like CLEARANCE - 5VP a two other words 
  Also ghosted you can make out 5/LSP4823 on second line to the far left
  
  Below © 1971 RCA LIMITED in the same area you can make out TKM(S) © BY RCA CORPORATION © 1971 ROA RECORDS NEW YORK NY PRINTED IN US
  also on the right hand side bottom corner behind the large RCA logo you can make out the ghost of a much smaller RCA logo

  Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Matrix / Runout (A): APRS 5947-2E (stamped) A1AQ (etched)
  • Matrix / Runout (B all etched): APRS 5948-3E A1B (etched)
  And:

• Notes

  'A Gem Production' [on labels, logos on back cover and on lyrics insert]; 
  orange labels with RCA Victor and copyright in white text; 
  tracklistings, credits to artist and date of issue in black text.
  Rice-paper inner sleeve with black text of Copyright Notice and "Made In England".
  Cover is lacking in green tinge that an original has.
  
  ? 1971
  
  Remixed at Trident Studios, London.
  
  RCA Limited, Record Division,
  RCA House, Curzon Street, London W1.
  ©1971
  Printed in England by Robert Stace.
  
  Artwork credit is written "George Underwood & Terry His Partner"
  One variant to the very similar pressings from 1972 is that the labels here have no 'Stereo' after 'Side 1' and 'Side 2'.

  Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Matrix / Runout (Label side A): APRS 5947
  • Matrix / Runout (Label side B): APRS 5948
  • Other (Cat# on spine): SF 8244 (LSP4623)
  • Matrix / Runout (Run-out side A Etched): APRS-5947-4E A2M
  • Matrix / Runout (Run-out side B Etched): APRS-5948-3E A4AS
  • Matrix / Runout (Run-out side A Etched, variant 1): APRS-5947-4E A2K
  • Matrix / Runout (Run-out side B Etched, variant 1): APRS-5948-3E A4AW

Notes

Originally released in 1971.

© 1971 RCA Limited.
? 1971 RCA Limited.
All songs published by MainMan Ltd./Chrysalis Music Ltd./Bowie except Track B1 published by Rondor Music (Ldn) Ltd.
A Gem Production.
Marketed by RCA Limited, England from Master Recordings of RCA Records.
Printed in England by Robert Stace.
Remixed at Trident Studios London.
Mastered at Tape One.

Artwork credit is written "George Underwood & His Partner Terry"

"Cassette INTK 5064" printed on back cover.

Comes with black and white promotional inner sleeve with code BOW LP 3 in corner, 
and 'TMK(S) ® REGISTERED/MARCA(S) REGISTRADA(S) RCA CORPORATION © 1981, RCA RECORDS, NEW YORK, N.Y. printed on sleeve.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

• Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, etched variant 1): INTS 5064 A-1U
• Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, etched variant 1): INTS 5064 B-1U
• Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, etched variant 2): INTS 5064 A-1U 17
• Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, etched variant 2): INTS 5064 B-1U 16
• Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, stamped variant 3): INTS 5064 A-1U 21
• Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, stamped variant 3): INTS 5064 A-1U 11
• Other ( The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and The Spiders From Mars): Incorrect lable on side 2.

“When buying and selling vinyl, a good understanding of grading is absolutely essential. Unfortunately though, it’s not an exact science; and the inevitable element of subjectivity is often a source of dispute, especially as trading has moved online.

There is, however, a fairly universal grading system in place and a set of commonly held guidelines to help wade through murky waters – as Tom Fisher of near-mint second hand emporium Rat Records details below”.

Mint (M) – Absolutely perfect in every way. Never been played and usually sealed.

Near Mint (NM) – The record has been on a shelf between other records. The vinyl looks glossy and clearly has only been played a few times. There are no marks on the vinyl and the whole package is complete.

Excellent (E) – Same but I’d tolerate very light marks where the vinyl has been in and out of the inner sleeve a few times, or tiny signs of use generally.

Very Good Plus (VG+) – A few further faults are acceptable, but nothing that really compromises the record visually or audibly. A little rub, light inaudible marks, a little background crackle.

Very Good (VG) – It’s seen a bit of life, but is still usable. Light pops and clicks, an edge split, light visible scratches. You can still listen to it and enjoy looking at it, but it is visually and audibly USED.

Good (G) – To be honest you’re making trouble for yourself here, as Good means Bad. I’d only be selling something really desirable in this condition, with a bargain price and a full, no holds barred description to match.

Poor (P), Fair (F) Attempting to listen will be a disturbing experience. Expect major noise issues, skipping or repeating. The record itself is cracked, badly warped and has deep scratches. The cover is also approaching death.