David Bowie – The Man Who Sold The World 1971 U.K 1st Press Misprint 1Y 2Y
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  $   1,771

 


£ 1337 Sold For
Oct 19, 2025 Sold Date
Oct 12, 2025 Start Date
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David Bowie's "The man who sold the world" Mercury (6338 041), released 1971. Rare 1st Pressing with Tonny Visconti misprint on labels. Matrix information:


6338 041 1Y//1 V420 1 1 1

6338 041 2Y//1 V420 1 1 1


Earliest pressing original dated ‘British patent No.’ inner sleeve 11/70. With mega rare deleted lightly textured "dress" cover. The vinyl is in VG+ condition with only very light surface hairline marks and superficial scuffs, visible under bright light. There is a surface blemish visible on track 1, Side 1, which does cause a light pop for approx 30 seconds. Sharp labels with only light centre hole wear and spindle trails. The original textured sleeve is in VG+ condition with only light edgewear and the spine is fully legible. The front and rear is vibrant with light shelf wear and ringwear. 


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