THE RUTS The Crack WHITE LABEL TEST PRESSING Archive Copy NM 2016 Reissue UMG
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Description
**THE RUTS – THE CRACK**
**GENUINE VIRGIN / UNIVERSAL MUSIC ARCHIVE WHITE LABEL TEST PRESSING**
An absolute crown jewel for UK Punk rock collectors. This is a genuine, officially pressed white label test pressing of the acclaimed heavyweight vinyl remaster of The Ruts' legendary 1979 debut album, 'The Crack'.
Directly sourced from the Universal Music Group / Virgin Records archive libraries, this copy represents the ultimate pinnacle of preservation and ironclad industry provenance.
**PROVENANCE & AUTHENTICITY:**
This specific copy was acquired directly through the prestigious Omega Auctions White Label Charity Auction (held in aid of The BRIT Trust). It was sent directly from the record company vaults to the auction block. A copy of the official auction house lot documentation/invoice will be included with the sale to provide irreversible, lifetime proof of authenticity (personal buyer details redacted for privacy).
**MATRIX & RUNOUT GROOVE DETAILS:**
• Side A: BG34531-01 A-1 4793303 (Internal plant job series code: BG 34 637 07)
• Side B: BG34531-01 B-1 4793303 (Internal plant job series code: BG 34 637 07)
• Pressed by: Optimal Media GmbH (Germany)
**CONDITION GRADINGS:**
• Vinyl: NEAR MINT (NM)
Flawless archive condition. Visual inspection shows a beautiful, deep factory sheen with absolutely no hairlines, scuffs, or blemishes. Unplayed and pristine.
• Labels: NEAR MINT (NM)
Clean, bright white test pressing labels with no writing, spindle marks, or stamps.
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