Machine Head The Blackening Vinyl LP 2008 Original US 1st Press SEALED Hype Mint
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MACHINE HEAD - THE BLACKENING (AUTHENTIC 2008 ROADRUNNER RECORDS ORIGINAL US FIRST PRESSING - COLLECTOR'S EDITION DOUBLE LP - FACTORY SEALED MINT)
Up for sale is an absolute top-tier, investment-grade grail for modern heavy metal vinyl collectors: the authentic original 2000 United States initial commercial vinyl pressing of Machine Head's thrash metal masterpiece, "The Blackening." This copy features the exact master barcode 016861801618 and catalog identifier 1686-180161, confirming its status as the highly sought-after, out-of-print 2008 first-press run. It remains 100% brand-new, unplayed, and fully factory-sealed with the original rectangular dark gray "Collector's Edition Double LP" hype sticker perfectly preserved on the front shrink wrap.
THE SONIC CEILING FOR MODERN THRASH COLLECTORS:
Widely hailed by magazines like Metal Hammer as one of the greatest metal albums of the 21st century, this legendary 2008 initial pressing was cut directly from the original production masters across a heavyweight double-LP gatefold configuration. Delivers crushing guitar tracking, massive drum presence, and an incredibly quiet noise floor that easily outperforms compressed digital or modern remastered variants.
CONDITION DETAILS:
Vinyl Condition: Mint (M). Both heavyweight vinyl discs remain 100% untouched, unplayed, and flawless inside the original tight factory cellophane.
Sleeve Condition: Mint (M). The heavy outer gatefold jacket is immaculately preserved under its tight original shrink wrap with pitch-black ink lines and crisp graphics. Features razor-sharp corners, perfectly flat display panels, and a pristine spine layout with zero shelf storage compression, fading, or edge rubbing. The factory seal is 100% fully intact with no splits, tears, or blowouts.
PROFESSIONAL ARCHIVAL SHIPPING & HANDLING:
We respect high-value alternative rock media assets. This rare 1992 analog centerpiece will be wrapped securely in multiple thick layers of bubble wrap, surrounded by rigid cardboard pads, and shipped inside a heavy-duty cardboard record mailer with structural stiffeners to guarantee it arrives at your doorstep in dead-mint condition with zero transit wear or corner crunches.
Ships lightning fast via USPS Media Mail with 100% FREE SHIPPING. Tracking number provided automatically upon dispatch.
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