ROLLING STONES, STICKY FINGERS, MINT- 1971 UK COC PRESS

	£		119
	$		158

From my own personal collection I am pleased to offer an exceptional MINT- example of the iconic studio album by THE ROLLING STONES titled “STICKY FINGERS”, Catalogue Number COC 59100. This is an ORIGINAL 1971 UK STEREO PRESSING on the ROLLING STONES RECORDS LABEL, with a superb 1st issue Andy Warhol designed zip sleeve. The package comes complete with the elusive Photo/Credits insert which is so often missing. [The Matrix Numbers are A3/B4 and “T.M.L. Rolling Stones Records” is etched in the run-outs of each side].

The Andy Warhol designed zip sleeve is in EX condition (strictly graded) with only very light wear and a few minor creases. There is a tiny white scuff mark to the front top right corner but this is barely noticeable and only mentioned for complete accuracy. The fragile belt buckle area is very well preserved with only a couple of tiny creases on the small flap above the belt buckle. The zip is free from corrosion and works perfectly. The spine is solid with perfect text. There are no rips, tears, writing or anything else. You can see from the photos that this is a truly excellent example of this iconic sleeve.

The top quality RSR record is very solidly pressed and sits flat and true on the turntable. Both sides are visually in MINT- condition. The yellow RSR labels are unmarked with no obvious spindle traces. I bought this album upon release and can confirm that it has only been played a handful of times at most.

PLAYGRADE ASSESSMENT:

This is a top quality RSR pressing with outstanding sound quality. Both sides play perfectly. There is no discernable deterioration in sound quality and barely any unwanted noise at all. It is notoriously difficult to find a copy of Sticky Fingers which plays without endless pops and crackle due to the poor quality of many of the pressings. This copy was pressed with barely any residual sound on playback - the quiet introductions and passages in ‘Wild Horses’, ‘You Gotta Move’, ‘I Got The Blues’, ‘Sister Morphine’ and ‘Moonlight Mile’ all play superbly with virtually no unwanted surface sound. Lead-in and linking grooves play with near silence. If you are looking for that elusive perfect-playing copy of this essential blues/rock album – look no further!

The Photo/Credits Insert, printed in England by Gothic Print Finishers, has some foxing from storage, but is otherwise undamaged and crease-free.

Complete with the correct plain white die-cut inner sleeve which is also in unmarked EX condition.

Please do not underestimate how difficult it is to find an original Sticky Fingers pressing with perfect audio playback. It may be a long time before the opportunity arises again! 

GRADINGS

The records that I offer for sale have been critically play-graded, at loud volume, on a Rega Planar 3 turntable fitted with an Elys 2 cartridge. I will only sell records that play to a high standard. My gradings are strict and in accordance with the following descriptions:

·         MINT- Record is superb, almost like new, with just a few sleeve removal type surface marks and no deterioration in sound quality. Sleeve is near perfect in all respects.

·         EX Record is a top quality example, with just a few very light surface marks which do not sound, and barely any discernable deterioration in sound quality. Sleeve has slight wear and/or creasing.

·         VG Record has some visual surface marks, but still plays to a high standard without any major deterioration in sound quality – just a few clicks or light surface sound in places. Sleeve has normal wear and tear without any major defects. Still a very presentable sleeve.

PACKAGING

Records are sent out in new “Wrapro” record mailers. These are rectangular and strong, providing excellent protection to the edges and corners. Records are removed from both inner and outer sleeves in order to prevent seam-splits in transit.

INTERNATIONAL POSTAGE

Due to PayPal’s Buyer Protection Policy, LPs posted outside of the UK (paid for by PayPal) will only be sent International Signed-For with insurance at the following cost:   

Europe up to £41 value - £9.95

Europe over £41 value - £12.45

Worldwide up to £41 value - £13.30

Worldwide over £41 value - £15.80

A postage discount will be given for multiple LPs

I do not make a profit on international postage – Royal Mail international postage charges went up significantly on 6th April 2010. If you are not happy with the International postage costs above – please do not bid.