UFO Strangers In The Night 2LP (1979) Rare Gold Stamp Promo w/ Hype Sticker

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Definitive piece of hard rock history: an authentic 1979 US Promotional double vinyl pressing of UFO's legendary live album, Strangers in the Night (Chrysalis CH2-1209). This is not a standard retail copy. This is a true White Label Promo (WLP), manufactured in extremely limited quantities and distributed strictly to radio station programmers and music executives prior to the album's official 1979 release.
Unlike common promo copies that have lost their character over the last 45+ years, this specific artifact retains both highly coveted 1979 marketing markers directly on the physical gatefold jacket:
- Jacket-Affixed Hype Sticker: The original vintage retail hype sticker is beautifully preserved and affixed directly to the front cover of the gatefold jacket.
- Gold Promo Stamp: The official, crisp Gold Promotional Stamp is embossed directly into the cardboard on the back cover, cementing its status as an official first-wave review copy.
Dead Wax Details (Columbia Santa Maria Pressing): Serious collectors heavily target this exact pressing. The runout matrix codes confirm these discs were pressed at the revered Columbia Records Pressing Plant in Santa Maria, using the absolute earliest, crispest, first-generation master lacquer cuts. This variation is famous for delivering the punchiest, most dynamic analog mix of Michael Schenker's peak guitar performance.
• Side 1: CH2-1209-A-1A (Ultra-rare "1A" earliest mother cut!) • Side 2: CH2-1209-B-1D • Side 3: CH2-1209-C-1D • Side 4: CH2-1209-D-1C
Details: • Artist: UFO • Speed: 33 RPM • Record Label: Chrysalis Records • Release Title: Strangers in the Night • Release Year: 1979 • Edition: Promotional Edition, First Pressing, White Label Promo • Catalog Number: CH2-1209 • Number of Discs: 2 • Style: Hard Rock, Classic Rock, Heavy Metal
Vinyl Condition: Near Mint. The labels are clean with no writing or spindle marks. The vinyl retains its brilliant original factory luster. The are a couple of scuffs on the vinyl that do not affect playability.
Jacket Condition: Very Good+. Solid, thick cardboard sleeve featuring the official gold foil promo stamp. Structurally sound with crisp edges, minor shelf wear at the corners, no seam splits, no cut-out holes. Original inner sleeve included.
Sturdy, heavyweight cardboard gatefold sleeve featuring extensive liner notes and vintage photos inside. Graphic print is bright with tight seams and no splitting.