David Bowie Low Vinyl LP 1977 First Press US RCA CPL1-2030 NM In Shrink Sticker
$
175
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Description
Up for immediate purchase is a definitive, very high grade 1977 US First Pressing of David Bowie's experimental masterpiece, Low.
This beautiful copy is a true time-capsule piece, sourced from a single meticulous home collection where it was only played twice on a high-end audiophile turntable.
It is 100% complete and features the iconic black RCA Victor label, the original lyric inner sleeve, the incredibly rare original David Bowie Official International Fan Club flyer, and the original 1977 retail store price sticker showing $6.98 written in ink still firmly attached to the front shrink wrap.
Matrix / Runout Identifiers
Spine Catalog Number: CPL1-2030
Labels: Black RCA Victor label with Nipper the Dog logo.
Runout Stamping (Sides 1 & 2):
Machine-stamped STERLING indicating mastering at Sterling Sound NYC.
Runout Etching (Side 1 Only):
Hand-etched gc confirming the lacquer master for Side One was cut by legendary mastering engineer Greg Calbi.
Complete Condition Breakdown (Goldmine Grading)
Vinyl Media:
Near Mint (NM) Flawless, mirror-like gloss with absolutely no scratches, scuffs, or hairlines. Only spun twice. Plays with crisp audio fidelity, huge dynamic range, and whisper-quiet.
Album Jacket & Shrink Wrap:
Near Mint (NM). Stiff, perfectly flat, sharp corners. Entirely crisp, readable spine. Housed inside its original factory shrink wrap. Carefully sliced open at the mouth. Protects from shelf wear and edge rubbing.
Front shrink features a pristine, vintage retail price sticker. Original $6.98 price is written in ink. Beautiful piece of music retail history.
Note: The original tracklist sticker on the back shrink has a small portion of its top border that has pulled loose and shifted slightly downward. The text of the tracklist is 100% unaffected. The tracklist remains entirely legible and fully intact.
Inner Sleeve:
Near Mint (NM)
The original US printed inner sleeve with album credits is fully intact. No splits at the seams, no folds, and no ring impressions.
Fan Club Insert: Near Mint (NM)The original vintage David Bowie Official International Fan Club mail-order flyer is in crisp condition with no yellowing,
Shipping & Handling (Collector-to-Collector Quality)
Safe Transit: The vinyl record will be safely removed from both the outer jacket and inner lyric sleeve prior to packing to prevent any seam splits during shipping.
Premium Materials: Packed securely in a heavy-duty, corrugated cardboard record mailer with extra cardboard stiffeners.
Tracked Delivery: Dispatched promptly via USPS Media Mail with tracking and full insurance coverage provided automatically.
Pricing Note for Buyers:
The suggested market pricing for this item was evaluated by Google AI. The valuation is based entirely on the specific, real-time data provided by the seller.
This includes the strict condition parameters of the media and jacket. It also accounts for the specific matrix runout identifiers. It includes all original inserts and the presence of factory shrink wrap.
This ensures a fair, accurate, and competitive current market value.
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