THIN LIZZY FIGHTING 1st UK Press 1975 1//4 matrix ARCHIVED COPY

	£		32
	$		42

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We list in many cases, 'Archived' & 'mint' condition items, we are able to source from private collections all over the UK. So we hope you can be put at ease that what you are bidding on is of the highest quality.

We play through most of the records, unless the item is clearly mint, or sealed..in which case we don't play them, thus maintaining their 'unplayed' status!  Obviously with some of these rare items there will be the odd 'anomoly' along the way , the odd little static pop or lead in 'sizzle' for a split second.. nothing is perfect we find! all systems differ, but we aim to describe these as accurately as possible for you.... PLEASE ENJOY THIS ITEM YOU ARE NOW LOOKING AT..

THIN LIZZY

'FIGHTING'

UK 1st Earliest 1975 1//4 MATRIX Pressing LP  - FULL LAMINATED SLEEVE

An outstanding 'ARCHIVED' example of this very collectable classic LP. PLAYS SUPERB.

Released 1975

Label     VERTIGO 6360 121

Matrix    6360121  1V //4 T  Stamper 1 1  3

               6360121  2V //4 T  Stamper 1 1  5

THE VINYL   EX+    INCREDIBLE CONDITION

As you can see, this vinyl is the highly prized 1st UK pressing with the 1//4   matrix numbers on each side, confirming this is the very first pressing.

This first pressing is a superb vinyl which has retained its amazing glossy sheen and finish. There is some light dulling in a few places and overall it is in incredible condition for an LP of this age. The edges are silky smooth, typical of these vintage pressings.

The centre hole shows a couple of tiny light spindle skate lines only, the holes remain tight with no wear.

Under a very bright light you can see there are light whisp lines and a couple of light marks running with the grooves..but nothing sounds!  A few light scuffs, but we feel a professional hoover cleaner will bring this up to gleaming condition.and after all it plays amazing, thats the main thing!

 We played the whole album through and it was superb. Some very light lead in static crackle, and some inbetween the dead grooves - No jumps hisses or unwanted noise..The whole sound is huge and rich and exactly how you want to listen to this spectacular recording

THE LABELS   MINT    Both are superb condition, original matt labels with no damage or writing

THE SLEEVE     EX+ 

Correct LAMINATED  first issued ROBERT STACE earliest sleeve  -with white spine. Later presses were unlaminated.

This whole sleeve is in SUPERB condition with very little signs of wear 

The edges are all super clean with only the feintest traces of rub, and the tips also have the tiniest rub, all colours and inks remain in outstanding condition

The lamination is gleaming like a mirror and there is no bubbling  down the edge -Just a couple of little spider lines over the edges and some along the spine edge. The laminate is pulled very tight creating the slight 'bowed' effect on the top edge, typcial of all laminated sleeves from this era..

The open edge remains in immaculate sharp condition with barely a hint of handling -just some tiny feather at the bottom.

The spine edge is totally unmarked and all legends are perfectly readable, just a couple of tiny spider lines over the edge

The lamination really is in stunning shape, and there is  barely a hint of any ring press!

WE CLARIFY BY SAYING, THIS SLEEVE IS SIMPLY OUTSTANDING QUALITY.

THE INNER SLEEVE   MINT-

Original pat.printed poly lined inner sleeve

We hope you enjoy looking at this item, and good luck if you decide to bid for it...We can safely say you will not be dissapointed- If you need to know anyting else, please feel free to contact us with any questions.

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