Rolling Stones-Exile on Main St-LP x 2 1972 Exc-1st UK press + postcards (12)

	£		395
	$		523

Rolling Stones-Exile on Main St-LP x 2 1972 Exc-1st UK press + postcards (12) rare to find in this condition

Label – Rolling Stones Records COC 69100

Vinyl LP –12” LPx2, Album gatefold + postcards

Country – UK

Released – 1972                                                                                                                                                                          

Classic Rock – Rock

Record Ex to M- plays brilliantly

Sleeve VG++ some very slight marks, with some slide yellowing around two edges.

Inners sleeves near perfect and postcards perfect. Strangely one of the paper sleeves witch go into the inner sleeves is quite crinkled?

Very early first UK issue, in a Shorewood-printed gatefold sleeve which opens from the inside, unipak-style, with both the printed inners and postcard set.
This version has NO grey TM symbol by the lips on the rear sleeve, bottom right.
This early (possibly earliest) UK sleeve variant has an uncomfortably tight pocket – its inner sleeves barely fit, even without discs.
Set of 12 postcards comes in one perforated string, with black and white text only, both sides.
Printed inner sleeves feature photographs, credits and copyright notices.
Title is printed on the right hand spine only, i.e. along the opening edge of the unipak sleeve.

On rear sleeve and inner sleeves:
"Rolling Stones Records TM Musidor N.V. Distributed by Kinney Record Group Ltd ℗ 1972 by Shorewood Packaging Co. Ltd., ENGLAND"
Inner sleeves include additional 'This stereo record..." notice.

Matrix / Runout (Stamped, All Sides): Artisan Logo

Matrix / Runout (Side A, var 1): [Stamped:] COC 69100 A1 [Artisan logo] [etched:] ROLLING STONES RECORDS ST-RS-722507

Matrix / Runout (Side B, var 1): [Stamped:] COC 69100 B1 [Artisan logo] [etched:] ROLLING STONES RECORDS ST-RS-722508

Matrix / Runout (Side C, var 1): [Stamped:] COC 69100 C1 [Artisan logo] [etched:] ROLLING STONES RECORDS ST-RS-722509

Matrix / Runout (Side D, var 1): [Stamped:] COC 69100 D1 [Artisan logo] [etched:] ROLLING STONES RECORDS ST-RS-722510

See pictures for condition. Actual item

I will always combine postage for multiple purchases where size and weight of final package allow.

Postal costs cover the cost of post and materials

Where possible all packaging is biodegradable or recyclable.

Condition:

Near Mint (NM or M-) Vinyl

A nearly perfect record. A NM- record has more than likely never been played, and the vinyl will play perfectly, with no imperfections during playback. Many dealers won't give a grade higher than this implying (perhaps correctly) that no record is ever truly perfect. The record should show no obvious signs of wear. A 45 RPM or EP sleeve should have no more than the most minor defects, such as any sign of slight handling. An LP cover should have no creases, folds, seam splits, cut-out holes, or other noticeable similar defects. The same should be true of any other inserts, such as posters, lyric sleeves, etc. 

Very Good Plus (VG+) Vinyl

A Very Good Plus record will show some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it. Defects should be more of a cosmetic nature, not affecting the actual playback as a whole. Record surfaces may show some signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches that don't affect one's listening experiences. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are "OK". The label may have some ring wear or discolouration, but it should be barely noticeable. Spindle marks may be present. Picture sleeves and inner sleeves will have some slight wear, slightly turned-up corners, or a slight seam split. An LP cover may have slight signs of wear, and may be marred by a cut-out hole, indentation, or cut corner. In general, if not for a couple of minor things wrong with it, this would be Near Mint. 

Very Good (VG) Vinyl

Many of the defects found in a VG+ record will be more pronounced in a VG disc. Surface noise will be evident upon playing, especially in soft passages and during a song's intro and fade but will not overpower the music otherwise. Groove wear will start to be noticeable, as with light scratches (deep enough to feel with a fingernail) that will affect the sound. Labels may be marred by writing or have tape or stickers (or their residue) attached. The same will be true of picture sleeves or LP covers. However, it will not have all of these problems at the same time. Goldmine price guides with more than one price will list Very Good as the lowest price.  

Good (G), Good Plus (G+) Vinyl 

A record in Good or Good Plus condition can be played through without skipping. But it will have significant surface noise, scratches, and visible groove wear. A cover or sleeve will have seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, ring wear, or other defects will be present. While the record will be playable without skipping, noticeable surface noise and "ticks" will almost certainly accompany the playback.