Journey Escape Vinyl LP 1981 US Orig Terre Haute T Masterdisk RL Bob Ludwig
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Aug 16, 2026 Sold Date
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ITEM SPECIFICS:

- Artist: Journey

- Release Title: Escape (E5C4P3)

- Format: Record (LP, Album)

- Material: Vinyl

- Record Size: 12"

- Speed: 33 RPM

- Record Label: Columbia Records

- Release Year: 1981

- Catalog Number: TC 37408 / AL 37408 / BL 37408

- Pressing Plant: Columbia Terre Haute, IN (T Etched in Dead Wax)

- Mastering Studio: Masterdisk (Stamped in Dead Wax)

- Mastering Engineer: Robert "Bob" Ludwig (RL Hand-Etched in Dead Wax)

- Stamper Suffix: Early Mother/Stamper Hash Marks Etched

- Genre: Rock

- Style: Classic Rock, Arena Rock, Pop Rock

- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

- Inclusions: Original Printed Lyric & Photo Inner Sleeve Included


ITEM DESCRIPTION:

Up for sale is a completely verified, highly collectible original vintage 1981 US pressing of Journey's definitive masterpiece album 'Escape' on Columbia Records. This copy is an elite audiophile variant sought after by serious record collectors, featuring the legendary machine-stamped "MASTERDISK" logo and the distinct hand-etched initials "RL", confirming it was mastered directly by the iconic engineering wizard Bob Ludwig. Pressed at the historic Terre Haute facility ("T" mark) with early production stamper markings visible in the dead wax.


INCLUDES:

- Original vintage outer jacket cover

- Original double-sided lyric/band photo inner paper sleeve

- Original 12" vinyl disc with custom crackle-design labels


CONDITION DETAILS:

- Vinyl Disc: Graded strong VG+ (Very Good Plus). Exceptional original deep black gloss and brilliant reflective sheen. Labels are pristine with no spindle wear. Surfaces look beautiful under direct light inspection with only very minimal ambient dust and faint surface paper wisps that do not impact audio performance.

- Outer Sleeve Jacket: Shows standard vintage shelf wear including edge scuffing, corner dings, and ring wear as pictured. No heavy spine splits.

- Inner Sleeve: Complete original printed insert with light handling wrinkles and minor aging creases, completely free of total seam splits.


An exceptional audiophile collector and play copy of an absolute 80s rock staple. Ships securely in a professional, dedicated cardboard record mailer box with tracking. Please check out my other listings for more vintage vinyl gems!


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