Faces - Ooh La La LP White Label Promo (1973) Gimmick Cover
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Description
Premier collector's holy grail: an original 1973 US radio station promotional pressing of Faces' final studio album, Ooh La La. Released on Warner Bros. Records, this authentic White Label Promo (WLP) variant features the explicit "Promotion Not For Sale" text printed directly on the clean white center labels.
This elite copy is verified as an absolute first-run industry pressing by the highly coveted, earliest master matrix codes etched into the run-out dead wax: • Side A: BS-2665-40314-1A • Side B: BS-2665-40315-1B • (Note: The "1A" and "1B" etchings indicate the definitive initial lacquer cuts, offering the rawest, punchiest analog mix of Rod Stewart, Ronnie Wood, and Ronnie Lane before later matrix adjustments).
Included Gimmick Elements & Extras: 1. Interactive Die-Cut Animated Cover: Features the famous, fragile top-loading "gimmick" sleeve. Pressing the top down changes the facial expression of the character "Gastone" on the front cover (eyes move sideways, mouth drops open). 2. Promotional Sticker: Includes the distinct vintage black-and-neon-pink Warner Bros. "Promotional Copy Not For Sale" sticker affixed directly to the jacket. 3. Original Poster Insert: Includes the massive, original 30" × 20" fold-out insert complete with lyrics, custom artwork, and band photography.
Condition Grading: • Vinyl (Media): Near Mint. • Jacket (Cover): Very Good. The complex die-cut animated front remains fully functional with crisp mechanical movement. Gatefold rear exhibits strong coloration. Solid spine with clear text, minor edge shelf wear, no seam splits. There is staining in various places on the entire jacket, front and back.
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