MOTT THE HOOPLE MOTT 1st A1 B1 1973 Press UK LP TIME CAPSULE COPY

	£		71
	$		94

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We list in many cases, 'Archived' & 'mint' condition items, we are able to source from private collections all over the UK. So we hope you can be put at ease that what you are bidding on is of the highest quality.

We play through most of the records, unless the item is clearly mint, or sealed..in which case we don't play them, thus maintaining their 'unplayed' status!  Obviously with some of these rare items there will be the odd 'anomoly' along the way , the odd little static pop or lead in 'sizzle' for a split second.. nothing is perfect we find! all systems differ, but we aim to describe these as accurately as possible for you.... PLEASE ENJOY THIS ITEM YOU ARE NOW LOOKING AT..

MOTT THE HOOPLE

'MOTT'

ORIGINAL1ST 1973 PRESSING ARCHIVED COPY IN IMMACULATE PLAY

WITH THE RARE DIE CUT SLEEVE AND SILVER FACE INSERT

& INNER LYRIC SLEEVE TOO

AN INCREDIBLE EXAMPLE, VERY FEW PLAYS ONLY AND REMAINING IMMACULATE THROUGHOUT

Be sure to see our others listed..they are all quite spectacular!

Released 1973

Label    CBS S 69038

Matrix        S69038 A1

                   S69038 B1

THE VINYL   MINT-   INCREDIBLE  CONDITION

AS YOU CAN SEE THIS IS THE  ORIGINAL 1973 ORANGE LABEL PRESSING.. A REAL TREASURE FOR ANY COLLECTION!

THIS LP IS SIMPLY 'STRAIGHT OUT THE BOX'  IT SOUNDS AMAZING.

Beautiful glossy vinyl with just a few whispy lines on it where it has slid from the sleeve,  no scratches or damage anywhere!

No wear, damage or marks

A few light spindle skate lines- no wear.

Surplus wax around the hole!

On playing through itr was just magnificent..no unwanted noises anywhere and it is as good as we have ever heard.. A TRUE CLASSIC HERE!

THE VINYL GLEAMS AS THE DAY IT WAS PRESSED.

THE SLEEVE     EX+  COMPLETE DIE CUT EDITION

Correct  first UK issued earliest sleeve  -MATT FINISH GATEFOLD SLEEVE & WIDE SPINE * DIE CUT WITH SILVER FACE INSERT

ALSO HAS ORIGINAL 'HONOLUCHIE BOOGIE' STICKER IN PLACE

Printed by  -   SHOREWOOD

THE MATT INKS GLEAM AS NEW

THERE ARE JUST A COUPLE OF SPIDER LINES OVER THE SPINE EDGE, AND SOME VERY LIGHT DISCOLOUR ON THE FRONT PANEL AND BACK SEAM

WE HAVE TO STRESS..THIS SLEEVE IS AN ABSOLUTE STINKER TO FIND IN 'ANY' CONDITION THESE DAYS..When we do, on the rare occasion, the silver insert is missing, the die cut is torn, or its a later sleeve with no die cut at all..THESE sleeves are like gold dust.

The die cut here is spectacular with not a trace of feathering or any damage at all!!! it is 100%

THE OPEN EDGE IS PRISTINE SHARP AS NEW

THE SPINE IS UNSQUASHED AND 100% LIKE NEW - the tiniest of tip rub, and a couple of little spider lines only.

The inside gatefold is immaculate like new with no feathering on the open edge

ALL COLOURS AND INKS ARE IMMACULATE AND NO RUB OR RING WEAR TO REPORT AT ALL

THE INNER SLEEVE  EX STRONG

PAPER LYRIC PRINTED ORIGINAL. No damage splits or wear at all. Some light creases and discolouration

SO THERE YOU GO, JUST ONE LP WE ARE LISTING OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES WE THINK YOU WILL EVER SEE..

THEY WILL SOAR EVEN FURTHER IN VALUE AS THE CONDITION REALLY IS QUITE SOMETHING... GOOD LUCK EVERYONE..

POSTAGE DISCOUNTS:

Don't forget we offer big postage discounts on multi wins..the more LPs you win, the cheaper the postage works out for you worldwide- Up to 2 kilos or 5 LPs, after which we will send your wins in more than one parcel..ALL very well protected in mailers, stiffeners, plenty of tape & protection, then 'signed delivered' to your door-  and to date we have nad NO damaged items!  ;0)

We hope you enjoy looking at this item, and good luck if you decide to bid for it...We can safely say you will not be dissapointed- If you need to know anyting else, please feel free to contact us with any questions.

All our items are sent 'signed delivery' tracked to your door, (we have never had an item go missing anywhere in the world!) for peace of mind for both you and us! All items are sent in strong protective mailer boxes and stiffeners. With over 28 years in mail order and the music industry 'worldwide' we pride ourselves on the fact you can bid safely on all our items, and knowing you are being dealt with by professionals.

ENJOY! ;0)