Depeche Mode Factory-Sealed LP (1985)
$
150
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Description
Incredible, museum-grade copy of the definitive mid-1980s North American retrospective from synth-pop legends Depeche Mode. Released in 1985 on Sire Records, Catching Up with Depeche Mode was meticulously curated to introduce American audiences to the brilliant, dark electronic pop hooks that had already taken Europe by storm.
This specific copy is a true "time capsule" item. It has spent the last 40+ years in ideal archival storage, completely untouched by human hands since it left the pressing plant. For audiophiles looking for the rich, unplayed dynamic analog punch of early electronic instrumentation, or investment collectors chasing pristine visual preservation, this archive-grade copy represents the absolute pinnacle of desirability.
Vinyl: Hermetically sealed inside its original factory shrink wrap. The record inside is guaranteed to be 100% flat, unplayed, and free of any paper dust, sleeve scuffs, or spindle wear.
Jacket: Absolute perfection. The graphics are brilliantly sharp with no fading, the corners are razor-sharp, the spine text is perfectly clear, and the cardboard exhibits zero storage rubbing or ring wear.
Flawless Retail Presentation: This is a premium retail copy—no promo stamps, no saw cuts, no hole punches, and no clipped corners.
The Shrink Wrap: Taut, crystal clear, and completely intact along all edges. There are no splits, no breath-hole tears, and absolutely zero sticky residue from vintage retail price tags.
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