Near Mint 'Glory Hunter - Thoughts Of Destiny' NWOBHM 7" vinyl (1979)
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Description
This is one of the rarest and earliest New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) records. Recorded by Scottish rock band - Glory Hunter - in 1979, it was an extremely limited press at the time of its release - copies were mainly sold at gigs. Released as a double A-side on Hard Rock Records (1979) CPS 027 45RPM. This ultra rare single was issued without a picture sleeve in an edition of only 1000 copies.
This particular record caught the attention of the Daily Mail and an article was written about its rarity. Copy and paste the link to read more about the fascinating background to this item...
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2784664/Rare-single-obscure-1970s-heavy-metal-band-Scotland-valuable-classics-Fab-Four.html
With very few good quality copies in existence, it is now even rarer.
This particular record is in NEAR MINT condition. The record has a faint manufacturers scuff mark on Side A, which doesn't affect the quality or sound. It neither jumps or sticks - plays beautifully.
Rather unusually, there is a line of biro across 2 of the four artists surnames on Side A. This particular copy was sold by a band member who said it was scratched out by them. Acrimonious split??
Other than that - it's perfect, virtually unplayed and looks in better quality than the Daily Mail articles version which sold for £1220.00
I bought this copy for £600 and have only played it once. It was purchased as an investment at the time. This is the exact copy I purchased...
http://www.popsike.com/GLORY-HUNTER-Thoughts-Of-Destiny-7-NWOBHM-1979/151227371022.html
It is the rarest vinyl record I own and am loathed to sell it. A sustained period of ill health has meant I have had to leave my job, so money is tight for the family this Christmas. No other reason.
I have decided not to include a reserve, as I need to sell it.
I will only be sending this via signed and tracked mail in a protective sleeve and padded packaging. I will cover delivery for UK buyers. International buyers are welcome to bid and are asked to pay a small subsidy towards the additional delivery costs.
Only buyers with positive feedback are welcome to bid. No time wasters please.
I have decided to donate 10% of the sale price to 'Wishes For Kids' - a local childrens hospice. Life may be hard - but for some, this Christmas, it is even harder.
Dig deep please and bag yourself some ultra rare, historic, collectable metal!
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