WHITESNAKE SAINTS & SINNERS 1st UK Press LP ARCHIVED TIME CAPSULE COPY

	£		47
	$		62

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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..

WHITESNAKE

'SAINTS AND SINNERS'

RARE TO FIND ON VINYL 1st Press UK LP -Earliest complete copy with rare merchandise sheet..this is simply a time capsule copy.

TIME CAPSULE COPY THROUGHOUT!

Released 1982

Label    LIBERTY LBG 30354

Matrix      LBG 30354 A- 3U -1 -1    Etched: UTOPIA   THE GAY BLOKE RIDES AGAIN

                 LBG 30354 B- 1U -1 -1    Etched: UTOPIA   WE WISH YOU WELL..

THE VINYL   MINT-      INCREDIBLE  CONDITION

Finding a 1st PRESS EMI UK copy in this condition is very very hard to do, ..this copy is simply SUPERB

This first pressing is a superb vinyl which has retained its amazing glossy sheen and finish. There is no dulling anywhere and overall it is in incredible condition for an LP of this age.

One tiny visible spider line around the centre hole, and no wear to the spindle hole whatsoever.

SURPLUS WAX AROUND THE HOLE

Under a bright light there is pretty much no whispy lines no marks at all & no wear or damage at all-!  Clearly this LP has been archived from new ..IT REMAINS IN SUPERB CONDITION. The whole LP plays superb and has that incredible rich production booming out the speakers..

OVERALL THIS IS SIMPLY A MUST FOR ANY FINAL UPGRADE COLLECTION. YOU WILL NOT SEE BETTER. EASILY THE BEST COPY WE HAVE SEEN.

THE LABELS   MINT  FLAT MATT LABELS

THE SLEEVE     MINT-  SUPERB. 

Correct FLAT MATT EMI PRINTED 1982 UK  first  issued earliest sleeve  -So hard to find this at all as this was mainly pressed overseas- ...This copy is a stunner! Whereas most copies suffer terrible ring wear and whtening on the black ink, this one has escaped free of damage!

The edges are all super clean with no traces of rub, at all , and all colours and inks remain in outstanding condition

There is the tiniest of tip rub and a couple of incidental spider lines over the edges in a couple of places only. Thats about it!

No powdery white ringwear or even ring press of any note, and all edges are super crisp.

The open edge remains in immaculate sharp condition with not a hint of handling

Finding a sleeve so black and free from white wear is very rare- this is a beauty!    

THE INNER SLEEVE   MINT-

Original  card inner ...no wear or discoloration

MERCHANDISE SHEET  MINT   Very rare to see one of these still inside!!!

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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ENJOY! ;0)