Iron Maiden Virtual XI original 2 LP Vinyl Album 1st press 1998 Mint-

	£		295
	$		352

Virtual XI is one of the rarest Iron Maiden pressings released on vinyl. During the late 90s metal on vinyl was nearly dead, only a very limited quantity was pressed during that period.

I have on offer the original 1st pressing from 1998, which is the only official release of this album on vinyl, all other pressings (red vinyl, picture disc etc. are unofficial releases)

I bought the album by myself at the ‘Musikladen’ record store in Frankfurt, Germany shortly after its release. The vinyl was never played and is in stunning condition.

Record was stored in a protection sleeve in a vinyl rack over the years.

I collect Metal records since the early 90s and decided to free up some space and sell a few of them, see my other auctions.

All photos shown are from the actual record up for sales.

This is the perfect Christmas present for every Maiden vinyl collector, don’t miss it!

Up the irons and happy bidding!

Record details:

Label:                                             EMI United Kingdom

Number:                                         7243 4 93915 1 2

Country:                                         United Kingdom

Format:                                           2 × black vinyl album, Gatefold cover with inner sleeves

Release date:                                  18th of March 1998

Barcode:                                        724349391512

Label Code:                                   LC 0542

Matrix stamps side A:                    494637 A-01-01-I      SEAN ALLEY

Matrix stamps side B:                    494637 B-01-01-I      SEAN ALLEY

Matrix stamps side C:                    494638 C-01-01-I      SEAN ALLEY

Matrix stamps side D:                    494638 D-01-01-I     SEAN ALLEY

Record condition:

Cover condition:               EX+, beautiful condition with only a very view signs of shelf wear on the corners

                                        and sides, small ‘dusty’ part of the glossy print on the inside

Inner sleeve condition:      EX+, only very view signs of wear on the sides, no splits

Record condition:             M-, beautiful shiny vinyl, with only a very minimal wear of moving it out of the

                                       inners, never played the records

Label condition:                M-, clean, no spindle marks as unplayed, no writing etc.

Payment:

Payment by Paypal within 2 days.

Shipping details:

Records will be shipped well packed in record mailers. Will do postage discounts, please wait for invoice at end of auction if you buy more than one record.

UK Postage:                      1 LP first class £3.50   -   1 LP first class signed for £4.50

Europe Postage:                1 LP standard £5.50   -   1 LP tracked & signed for £10.50

Rest of World:                   1 LP standard £8.00   -   1 LP tracked & signed for £13.00

High value records in excess of £30 will require either UK or international tracked & signed for.

Grading: I grade vinyl, cover and extras visually under a bright light

Mint (M):            The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition. Records marked as Sealed or Unplayed should be Mint. All none sealed records I grade maximum with M-

Excellent (EX):    The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and/or creasing.

Very Good (VG): The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects is acceptable.

Good (G):            The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discolouration, etc.

Happy bidding and any questions please ask.