Gentle Giant OCTOPUS 1st UK Press VERTIGO SWIRL 1972 Prog Rock MONSTER EX+
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Gentle Giant Octopus 1st UK press, 1st Dec 1972
Description:
Original 1st UK press from the 1st of December 1972. The labels have 'Alucard Music' assigned as the publishers, for the 2nd pressings this was changed to 'Excellency Music'. Octopus was Gentle Giant's 4th studio album and the last with founding member Phil Shulman. Not only is Octopus regarded as one of Gentle Giant's best albums but also a pinnacle of prog rock albums in their heyday.
Key Features:
- Matrix numbers: 1Y//1▽420 2Y//1▽420
- Labels: 'Alucard Music' labels denoting this version as the UK first press (later labels have the publishers 'Excellency Music' in its place).
- Sleeve: Original 1st press gatefold sleeve.
- Inner: Original poly-lined die-cut Vertigo swirl bag inner sleeve.
Visual Grade: EXCELLENT+!
The record shows superb deep-gloss playing surfaces without marks. The disc sits completely flat on the turntable without any warping or dishing. Clean labels. A fantastic example.
Audio Grade: NEAR MINT!
The disc plays as good as it looks. Quiet lead-ins and between tracks. Big punchy 1st press audio. No loud obtrusive pops, repeat clicks and clearly no skips or sticks with this high grade. Fantastic.
Sleeve: EXCELLENT!
This gatefold sleeve is in excellent condition. Bright and clean front without ring wear. Light signs of storage on the back. Fully readable spine with a small spot of wear towards the bottom. Bright and clean insides without wear. No stains, pen or splits. Wonderful!
Inner: EXCELLENT!
Vertigo company inner sleeve with its iconic swirl without splits or writing.
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