SUPERTRAMP - Crime Of The Century (1974) – Factory Sealed
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Description
A stunning copy of Supertramp’s landmark progressive rock album, Crime of the Century. This 1974 original US pressing on A&M Records is Factory Sealed and has never been opened, handled, or played. A flawless, untouched vintage time capsule featuring some of the greatest analog engineering in rock history!
Released in September 1974 and produced by the band alongside legendary engineer Ken Scott (famous for his groundbreaking studio work with David Bowie, Elton John, and Pink Floyd), Crime of the Century was the commercial and artistic breakthrough that launched Supertramp into global stardom.
The record is universally celebrated as a towering achievement in studio production. Ken Scott utilized innovative miking techniques and early noise-reduction systems to capture the absolute maximum fidelity of the band's multi-layered arrangements. The record is anchored by iconic anthems like the blistering, Wurlitzer-driven groove of "Bloody Well Right," the soaring vocal hooks of "Dreamer," and the haunting, cinematic progression of the opening track "School" (featuring its legendary harmonica intro and explosive piano fills).
Because of its crystalline clarity, pristine stereo separation, and deep bass frequencies, Crime of the Century has been used by high-end audio manufacturers and hifi enthusiasts for over 50 years as a definitive reference disc to test elite speaker setups.
Item Specifics • Artist: Supertramp • Title: Crime of the Century • Label: A&M Records • Catalog Number: SP-3647 • Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo • Country/Pressing: US (Original First Pressing / Presumed Terre Haute or Pitman) • Release Year: 1974 [1] • Genre: Rock • Style: Progressive Rock / Art Rock / Classic Rock
Condition Grading:
Vinyl Disc Condition: Mint (M). Still Sealed. Never extracted from its original packaging, never handled by human hands, and entirely unplayed. Completely free from spindle wear, paper scuffs, environmental dust, or fingerprint degradation.
Jacket Cover Sleeve: Near Mint (NM). Beautifully preserved, thick rigid cardboard construction with striking, sharp 90-degree corners. The spine is perfectly squared with crisp, flawless factory typography. Print finishes remain extraordinarily vibrant with zero ultraviolet sun-fading or color bleeding. Absolutely NO promotional punch-holes, cut-out saw-marks, or corner-clips.
Shrink Wrap Integrity: Crystal clear, original factory heat-shrink seal. No compression splits, stress tears, or ring-wear scuffing. Includes original factory "breathe holes" in the shrink wrap, validating its untampered authenticity.
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