WISHBONE ASH 1970 MCA UK 1st PRESSING VERY NEAR MINT BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE
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wishbone ash
wishbone ash
MCA MKPS 2014 (UK) 1970
(MAPS 3977)
MCA RECORDS
Decca House, 9 Albert Embankment, London S.E.1.
manufactured in Great Britain by The Decca Record Company Limited
printed in England by Robert Stace
produced by Derek Lawrence for Scope International
engineer Martin Birch
recorded at De Lane Lea Studios, London
matrix / stampers
7-224 2 D C 1
7-225 3 C C N
EXTREMELY RARE DECEMBER 1970 UK 1st PRESSING
ORIGINAL BLACK & SILVER FIRST AND EARLIEST ISSUE
(MATT, VERY TEXTURED, JET-BLACK PAPER LABELS)
THICK, HEAVY PRESSING
note:
CONTRARY TO MANY DESCRIPTIONS, MATT TEXTURED BLACK LABEL ISSUES ARE THE VERY EARLIEST PRESSINGS FOR THIS LP
NOT RED & PINK, TURQUOISE & BLACK (‘ROULETTE’ DESIGN) OR OTHERS. . .
THE BLACK LABEL ORIGINAL IS FAR MORE SCARCE!
ORIGINAL THICK GATEFOLD SLEEVE BY ROBERT STACE
WITH mca (NOT coral) LOGO IN WHITE BOX AT LOWER LEFT REAR
blistering dual lead guitar attack
hard and direct heavy rock
with exceptional smooth progressive moves
ANOTHER OF THE BEST BRITISH PROG ROCK ALBUMS FROM THE EARLY 70s
just over 42 years old, the record is in very near mint condition
SUPERB UK ORIGINAL – COVER ALSO VERY NEAR MINT
heavy duty UK original
thick, rigid, quality pressing with factory-fresh super high gloss and no scratches
very close to near mint
just one or two of the very lightest surface paper traces
extremely minor signs of handling and storage to each side
these are superficial only and do not affect audio quality
incredibly clean, sharp and bright labels with no spindle wear
both labels are immaculate and as new
original matt unlaminated gatefold cover by Robert Stace in very near mint condition
perfect spine with all lettering sharp and clear
no rubbing or circular wear anywhere
neither to the front, interior nor rear
absolutely amazing, considering the very fragile unlaminated finish
stunningly rich and vibrant colour to the cool ash colouring of the exterior artwork and the blazing interior layout
truly incredible perfect unmarked seams and razor-sharp opening edges
one corner has an extremely lightly bump
there are a few very minimal handling creases
correct original ‘blue squares’ Decca inner sleeve
in clean and creamy white near mint condition
with a new anti-static poly inner added for extra protection
record very near mint
labels mint
cover very near mint
inner near mint
TOP 1970 UK 1st PRESSING
ANDY POWELL lead guitar and vocals
TED TURNER lead guitar and vocals
MARTIN TURNER bass and vocals
STEVE UPTON drums
BLIND EYE
LADY WHISKY
ERRORS OF MY WAYS
QUEEN OF TORTURE
HANDY
PHOENIX
PLEASE CHECK ALL 12 PHOTOS
also see my other listings
TERMS and CONDITIONS
wait for invoice
shipping to the US is not $4.00
this is not a domestic item - it will be shipped by air from Australia
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AUSTRALIAN BUYERS bank deposit preferred, online or at your bank
world shipping
shipping & handling in US$
REGISTERED OR PACK & TRACK AIR MAIL anywhere in the world is $25 (1 LP)
plus $15 for extra heavy items, double albums, or each additional LP
enquire for express courier and / or other services
australian buyers
postage & packing in US$
REGISTERED POST inside Australia is $11 (1 LP)
plus $9 for extra heavy items, double albums, or each additional LP
enquire for express post and / or other services
other shipping options available
if you want it sent cheaper (UNREGISTERED), contact me BEFORE buying
items always packed with care, record and cover separated
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NO BIDS FROM ANY USER WITH PRIVATE OR EXCESSIVE NEGATIVE FEEDBACK
photos & description ©2013
1969!
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