Marc Bolan T. REX BOLAN'S ZIP GUN 1975 UK Original Test Pressing Plays Near-Mint
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130
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172
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Description
DESCRIPTION: This is a white label UK test pressing of 'Bolan's Zip Gun' by T. Rex, released in 1975. This record has been cut from the very first (A-1/B-1) lacquers, the very first ('1') mothers and the very first ('G') stampers, making it as close to the master tape as possible.
The vinyl looks near-mint under normal lighting. Under a bright LED light, I can see a few very faint, superficial sleeve-removal hairlines, but these do absolutely nothing. The vinyl plays loud and clear - wonderfully dynamic with no loud pops, repeating tics, skips or background crackle. A keeper copy for sure!
The laminated die-cut cover has a hint of ringwear and a few small laminate creases along the seams, but none of the laminate has lifted. There is moderate wear at the corners, but the seams are clean and the spine text is clear and legible.
The printed cardboard inner sleeve is included, but shows more signs of wear than the cover, with a small tear and a 10cm split on the bottom seam.
GRADING: Unless a record is sealed, I play-grade everything on a high-end turntable. My grading is strict, so even if you are buying a 'VG+' record from me, the chances are that you are actually buying a very nice keeper copy. Nevertheless, grading is quite subjective; so, if you feel that I haven't graded something properly, please contact me immediately. As a collector of vinyl myself, I know how important customer satisfaction is and I will do everything I can to resolve any issues.
SHIPPING: I do not use eBay's Global Shipping Program; the shipping costs quoted in my listings are the actual cost of shipping from the UK. I do not profit from shipping and I always refund any overpayment for shipping. I do ship internationally, but note that the shipping cost quoted in the listing is for international shipping to the US. For other destinations, please contact me for a shipping quote or, alternatively, just pay the automatic invoice that you will recieve and I will refund any overpayment.
PACKAGING: I do not charge for packaging costs. All records are packed well in sturdy record mailers with additional cardboard for protection. To prevent any seam splits during transit, I always ensure that records are packed outside of their covers.
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