IRON MAIDEN THE SOUNDHOUSE TAPES 7" UK RARE 100% ORIG FIRST PRESS NWOBHM METAL

	£		435
	$		576

Item :

IRON MAIDEN ~ THE SOUNDHOUSE TAPES 7" Single

Original 1979 U.K. first issue pressing released on the orange Rock Hard Records label ROK 1.

Description :

Rare and hard to find debut Iron Maiden three track single.

The Soundhouse Tapes is the debut 7" EP by Iron Maiden, and features the very first recordings by the band. Released on 9 November 1979, it features three songs taken from the demo tape recorded at Spaceward Studios on New Year's Eve 1978. The three tracks: "Prowler", "Invasion" and "Iron Maiden" appear in a rougher form than they would on the first Iron Maiden album and subsequent singles as they were all recorded in one session.

Although major retail chains tried to order large quantities of the record, the band only distributed 5,000 copies, available by mail order alone, which eventually sold out in just a few weeks.

Condition ~ Vinyl :

Side one of the vinyl is in VG++ condition with just the odd faint surface hairline.

Side two is in VG+ condition with a couple of light non-audible surface scratches on the first track "Invasion". Apart from that there is just the odd faint surface hairline.

Plays great throughout with just some occasional background crackle. Simply thrashes out of the speakers!!!

Condition ~ Sleeve :

The original flip-back orange sleeeve is in VG+ condition with no writing or tears. Just a little wear with two approx 1.5 inch neat splits on the bottom and right edges.

Condition ~ Information Sheet :

Comes complete with the original merchandise information sheet which has no splits or tears. Just a neat fold mark half-way down.

Condition ~ Labels :

Both labels are nice and clean. No writing. Just a few light spindle marks.

Matrix Numbers :

Earliest possible !!!

Side one : ROK-1-A

Side two : ROK-1-B

Miscellaneous :

Keep an eye on my listings in the next few weeks for tons more Iron Maiden rarities!

There is no reserve so get bidding !!!

PAYMENT :

Payment must be made within seven days of the auction ending. If you cannot comply with these terms then please do not place a bid.

PAYPAL ~ Preferred

INTERNATIONAL MONEY ORDER

POSTAL ORDER ~ U.K. Buyers only

PERSONAL CHEQUE ~ U.K. Buyers only

SHIPPING :

Sorry, but we do not ship to Italy. Too many items simply don't arrive.

Great care is taken when packing your item. Each record is placed inside a 400 gram polythene sleeve for added protection and packed using a strong card mailer with appropriate stiffeners. I want to make sure that it arrives in perfect condition.

United Kingdom ~ Royal Mail 1st Class Standard : £1.50

United Kingdom ~ Royal Mail 1st Class Signed For : £2.50

Europe ~ International Air Mail Rate : £2.50

U.S.A. / Americas ~ International Air Mail Rate : £3.50

Rest Of The World ~ International Air Mail Rate : £4.50

For multiple purchases I will give a shipping quote when all auctions are ended. International recorded / signed for delivery available on request. Please note that all items that sell for £50 or more will be sent by recorded / signed for delivery.

ABOUT ME :

I have been trading in new and used vinyl for nearly thirty years beginning in the early eighties with record fairs all over the United Kingdom, Europe, Canada and the States. Since 1995 I have been the proprietor of Rooster Records which is a retail store currently located in Exeter, Devon in the south-west of England. We sell all kinds of new & used vinyl, CDs and DVDs. I have always treated customers honestly and fairly and like to think that I get it right when grading a record. What you see is what you get ! If you're in Exeter then feel free to pop in and see us.

BID WITH CONFIDENCE ~ 100% POSITIVE FEEDBACK !

THANKS FOR LOOKING !