Guns N Roses Appetite for Destruction 1987 1st Press 33rpmVinyl BANNED Cover Art
  $   126

 


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Guns N’ Roses – Appetite for Destruction (1987) - Original BANNED Cover Art

Vinyl LP – Geffen Records

This is the infamous first‑press version featuring the banned “robot assault” cover art, pulled shortly after release and replaced with the cross‑skull design. Highly sought after by collectors and rock fans.

Condition: (see photos)

  • Vinyl, Jacket and inner sleeve in GREAT condition!


Why collectors want this pressing:

  • True 1987 first‑issue with controversial artwork

  • Limited availability due to early recall

  • Essential piece of hard‑rock history

  • One of the most iconic debut albums ever released

A fantastic copy for any Guns N’ Roses fan, vinyl collector, or anyone building a classic rock archive.


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