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THE ROLLING STONES - ''STICKY FINGERS'' - RARE UK ORIGINAL

Great Playing Record! TOP AUDIO! Great Cover. Great Zip and Buckle!

THIS IS AN ORIGINAL 1st ever PRESS, PRODUCED IN 1971 ON ROLLING STONES RECORDS LABEL, the ANDY WARHOL press, and a Complete Original U.K. PRESSING.

ORIGINAL ANDY WARHOL PANTS COVER AND ORIGINAL INSERT. GREAT AUDIO THROUGHOUT WITH ORIGINAL 1st PRESSING COVER AND FULLY WORKING ZIP. 

COC 59100

LABEL PRESS DETAILS:

UK PRESSING,  with ''ROLLING STONES RECORDS'' HAND ETCHED - ONLY FOUND ON EARLY PRESSINGS. 

MATRIX NOs. ON RUN-OUT GROOVE

side 1. A3

side 2. B3 

With TML and ROLLING STONES RECORDS inscribed on run off, not stamped as is found on later pressing.

MOTHER STAMPERS:

Side 1. '' B 3 '' (RARE)

Side 2. '' G 3 0 '' 

TRACK LISTING..

1. BROWN SUGAR. 2. SWAY. 3. WILD HORSES. 4. CAN'T YOU HERE ME KNOCKING. 5. YOU GOTTA MOVE

6. BITCH. 7. I GOT THE BLUES. 8. SISTER MORPHINE. 9. DEAD FLOWERS. 10. MOONLIGHT MILE

I'm going to start with a quick note about the rarity of 1st pressings of  'Sticky Fingers'. In my opinion, 'Sticky Fingers' is one of the rarest vinyls of the early 70's to find with top audio, and in great all round condition. I'll explain why...

The early 70's saw what was undoubtedly a great creative period for the Stones, (many of course would say THE great period) but the production of the vinyls was notoriously patchy. Mick Jagger has spoken at length on the subject, often stating that he wants to re master the great stones records of this time. On saying that, clear playing 1st pressings were made, but they are unbelievably scarce. And it was of course a highly popular album which meant that people played them to death. 

And then, there was that zip. The innovative design by Andy Warhol himself, including a real working metal zip, meant that the vinyl's and the covers would become instantly destroyed, either in transit, while packed on display in the shops or just sandwiched in the owners record collection. 

So finding a pressing that has a gleaming vinyl, that has Top clear Audio, and a cover not torn or highly scratched by being stacked against other zipped covers in the stores, is now almost impossible. 

To find a 1st pressing with a great cover and near perfect audio makes this an extreme rarity.

Sticky Fingers is the ninth studio album by The Rolling Stones, released in April 1971. It was the band's first album of the 1970s and its first release on the band's newly-formed label, Rolling Stones Records, after having been contracted since 1963 with Decca Records in the UK and London Records in the US. It is also Mick Taylor's first full-length appearance on a Rolling Stones album, and the first not to feature any contributions from founding guitarist Brian Jones. 

With the end of their Decca / London association at hand, The Rolling Stones would finally be free to release their albums (cover art and all) as they pleased. 

The artwork for Sticky Fingers — which, on the original vinyl release, featured a working zipper that opened to reveal a man in cotton briefs - rubber stamped "THIS PHOTOGRAPH MAY NOT BE-ETC." — was conceived by American pop artist Andy Warhol. After retailers complained that the zipper was causing damage to the vinyl (from stacked shipments of the record), the zipper was "unzipped" slightly to the middle of the record, where damage would be minimised. The album features the first usage of the "Tongue and Lip Design" designed by John Pasche.

ALBUM PLAYED FOR AUDIO GRADING:

Yes – brilliant! - easily grades at EXCELLENT PLUS to NEAR MINT sound quality throughout!

1st pressings of 'Sticky Fingers' often have a dull sound, with experimental recording and mastering techniques being employed in the making. There a very small quantity of pressings that came out with bright, clear audio, and this is one of them!

This great record plays up to the visual grading and beyond. Strong, undistorted sound free of pops or clicks or repetitive noises. Super strong sound with minimal distractions, the album plays right through with absolutely NO sticks, jumps or repeating unwanted noises what so ever. 

Superb sound, every minute and track has been tested and I could find no obvious sound blemishes. Some light occasional static only, and it is light and very occasional. Wonderful TOP audio, there is NO distortion, NO sticks or jumps what so ever, and virtual silence between the tracks. There is one pop at the very start of 'Sister Morphine', and that's it, guaranteed!

This vinyl is an absolute gem! It must be the clearest 1st press copies of 'Sticky Fingers' I've heard. 

The music jumps out, with definition and clarity, particularly on the percussion instruments, and vocals which come through with tremendous power. As with the bass guitar and drums, whilst the guitars come through crisp and clear. 

A great all round example of this classic vinyl. This is a great Audio pleasure and I would have to give the Audio at least an Excellent PLUS to NEAR MINT grading.

A great all round example of this great vinyl, with amazing audio throughout!

THE RECORD - VISUAL GRADING -  EXCELLENT PLUS to NEAR MINT 

VINYL TESTED FOR ANY SIGNS OF WARPING:

Yes, NONE visible what so ever when tested be sight and on a moving turntable.

LABELS - NEAR MINT

Splendid deeply coloured attractive examples.  No wear around the hole areas, with all ink uneroded and fully intact, just a few ultra light spindle traces to be found. This still fits very tightly around the record spindle.

COVER -  EXCELLENT PLUS

Comes with original ANDY WARHOL sleeve, on the whole in EXCELLENT PLUS condition.

This is a great complete example of the brilliant Sticky Fingers cover, designed by Art Star Andy Warhol. Being thick matt unlaminated card with the famous belt buckle design, these covers rarely fared well, usually having heavy ring wear and tears, with the belt buckle being ripped off and a lot of yellowing to the background. Not this one! It has no tears or splits, again very hard to find. 

It has light rubbing to the edges of the spine, and light corner wear only. The spine even has clearly defined 'pinched' ends, clearly separated by the makers marks. Unbelievable and impossibly rare like this!

The buckle is fully intact, with a slight crease, as shown in the images. The top edge is square and un frayed, almost un heard of with these covers. The background colour is not yellowed. The only slight imperfections are the usual zip marks in the form of a few light indentations on the back, but not the usual heavy scratches. (as seen in the images below, Sticky covers were stacked together on the shops so the rear covers always  have the mark of the cover that was behind it)  

A wonderful original first press example and extremely rare in this condition.

THE INNER

Comes with Original UK "British Patent", MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN Inner sleeve, in EXCELLENT CONDITION. No tears, splits or stains. The vinyl will of course come in a replacement plain white inner to protect the original.

The Record comes with the Original insert poster in Nr MINT condition. no rips, tears, pin holes or blue tac marks. 

This is the original on medium weight card, not paper, with the picture of The Stones on one side, and the tongue logo and text on the other.

CLASSIC UK R&B / ROCK album by THE ROLLING STONES

RARITY

It is getting harder and harder to find good examples of early UK pressings of STICKY FINGERS, and very hard if not almost impossible examples that are complete and intact with all the Original parts. 

The cover is almost impossible to find without serious wear and a torn buckle, even modestly worn examples are scarce! This is a great all round piece. With TOP AUDIO throughout! Superb!!

GREAT COVERS WITH NO SEAM SPLITS, NO TEARS, NO WRITING, NO STICKERS.

GREAT VINYLS WITH NO LOUD CLICKS OR POPS, NO JUMPS OR REPEATS - GUARANTEED!

SCRUPULOUS EXAMINATION and TESTING; PLEASE NOTE:

This record has been play tested to ensure the sound quality and accuracy of description. I aim to give a precise and concise description of the sound quality, pointing out any defects so that you know what you are bidding on. I will not go into screeds of information about nature of the songs, as I imagine that you already know them well. I aim to describe all items as accurately as possible, and offer a full refund on return if for any reason you are not completely happy with the item description.

VINYL SOUND - PLEASE NOTE:

Top quality vinyl with clear sound is rare, and is what I always aim for. Even with the cleanest copies you will find occasional static sound during playback, caused by a build of dust in the grooves. This is clearly different from the distortion, loud pops or clicks that are found on heavily played and worn pieces of vinyl. Any static build up will reduce when played, and I advise a light clean should be given between plays for optimal performance. 

ABOUT ME 

I am a visual artist, working internationally, a collector of art and rare objects including rare vinyl, which I have been collecting for over 25 years, and an art and music enthusiast. I specialise in the  highest quality rarest items, selling to collectors the world over. I want you to know what a great item you are bidding on. If there is anything that is unclear in the listing, or you have any questions about this or any other item, please feel free to get in touch. All the best to you.  

IMAGES and INFORMATION

I only use my photographs taken with a high quality digital camera of the item for sale. The images are designed to be as clear as possible, giving an exact image of the item. I aim to give sufficient and accurate detail as possible, so that you know exactly what you are bidding on. Please let me know if you need any further information and I will be only to happy to oblige.

VINYL

Large format art work covers with the original sound and mix unique to vinyl and of the highest quality audio. Vinyl record have always been loved and have become a great investment opportunity, with prices soaring over the last ten years, making classic pieces a great financial as well as a cultural investment.  

SERVICE YOU CAN TRUST, QUALITY ASSURED. I HAVE A 100% POSITIVE FEEDBACK RATING.

SOME EXAMPLES OF FEEDBACK –

BRILLIANT LP MINT CONDITION,AWESOME SELLAR,1ST CLASS PACKAGING, NO PROBLEMS A+

ITEM RECEIVED.. AS DESCRIBED... PACKED GREAT...MANY THANKS..RECOMMENDED.. A*******

Great LP from a great seller. Thanks !! Very well packaged. AAA+++

received today! great record!! thank you!!!

Item arrived quickly, well packaged and in excellent condition. Very pleased.

fast delivery, superb communication, good item, great ebayer AAAAA+++++

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RETURN POLICY:

100% Satisfaction Guaranteed ; - returns accepted with out question. If you are not happy then it can be returned, I cant say fairer that that!

I ONLY SELL RARE GOODS THAT ARE IN GREAT CONDITION, IF THERE IS ANY SLIGHT DEFECT, IT WILL BE CLEARLY STATED.

If in the unlikely event that you may want to return an item, or that I have missed something in the listing, I offer a no quibble return policy. Items must be returned within 12 Days of receipt, and returned in the same condition that they were sent out in. Return postage must be paid by buyer, unless there is a particular fault with the item, and then I will pay the full postage costs!

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MY RECORD GRADING SYSTEM IS AS FOLLOWS - (BASED ON RECORD COLLECTOR MAGAZINE U.K. )

MINT: Virtually unplayed. The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. Cover is pristine.

EXCELLENT: The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and/or creasing.

V.G PLUS: The record will still be nice and shiny, but may have a few light marks, and will play well. Slight wear and tear on the cover.

V.G: The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items.

GOOD: The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, etc.

FAIR: Fair. It is noticeable that the record has been played so much that the sound quality has deteriorated very noticeably. The cover and contents are showing signs of folding, scuffing of edges etc.

POSTAGE AND PAYMENT DETAILS : -

Items will be extremely well sealed and securely wrapped using the best possible packaging for safe handling and delivery. I send items all round the globe with 100% success! I sell top quality rare records to discerning buyers. I do not make money from the postage costs and aim to keep the prices at a reasonable rate, while never providing a cheap second rate service. 

IT IS AN ABSOLUTE PRIORITY THAT THE ITEMS YOU BUY GETS TO YOU IN PERFECT CONDITION. All RECORDS ARE REMOVED FROM THEIR MAIN COVER AND PLACED IN A BRAND NEW REPLACEMENT INNER SLEEVE TO AVOID ANY CHANCE OF EDGE SPLITS OR KNIFING. THEY ARE HELD SAFELY IN EXTRA THICK PLASTIC SLEEVES, AND THEN THEY ARE SECURED WITH SEVERAL EXTRA LAYERS OF REINFORCED CARD BOARD AND PADDING AND MAILED IN EXTRA STRONG PROFESSIONAL RECORD BOXES TO ENSURE THEIR SAFE ARRIVAL. AS I HAVE STATED I HAVE A 100% SUCCESS RATE AND AIM TO KEEP IT THAT WAY.

Example of packaging used

UK - First Class Signed For Recorded Delivery with Insurance : = £4.00

UK Special Signed For Next Day Delivery with Insurance : = £7.90

EUROPE - International Airmail Signed For Recorded Delivery with Insurance : = £ 7.95

INTERNATIONAL, Non-Europe e.g. USA, Japan, Russia, Australia etc. International Airmail Signed For Recorded Delivery with Insurance : = £11.95

MULTIPLE PURCHASE REDUCTION

Reduced postage of course for multiple items up to 30% off extra items.

POSTAGE WILL BE FIRST CLASS OR THE FASTEST AND SAFEST POSSIBLE ALTERNATIVE, RECORDED WITH TRACKING AND INSURANCE. ALL ITEMS ARE FULLY INSURED AND COVERED FOR THE SAFEST DELIVERY POSSIBLE, AT NO EXTRA COST TO YOU. GUARANTEED!

POSTAGE RECEIPTS AND PROOF OF POSTAGE IS ALWAYS AVAILABLE. MANY THANKS.

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PAYMENTS :

Payments must be made within 5 days of purchasing unless an alternative arrangement has been agreed upon. We will accept pay pall, cheque or postal order, but no cash or bank transfers. Items sent out immediately on receipt of payment

Please Note: If no contact is made by the winning bidder following the mandatory Ebay 3 days, I will reserve the right to offer the item to the runner-up, unless prior notice of any delay is arranged beforehand.  Any bidder who has missed the chance to purchase an item from me can still email to make a priority second chance.