WISHBONE ASH ARGUS 1st UK MCA LABELS AwEsOmE MiNt AuDiO

	£		138
	$		183

WISHBONE ASH ''ARGUS'' ORIGINAL 1ST UK PRESSING  MCA LABEL CAT NO.MDHKS 8006  AWESOME TOP NEAR MINT VINYL  WITH (NO) SCRATCHES OR MARKS 35 YEARS OLD!!

 LOOKS BARELY PLAYED MORE THAN A HANDFUL OF TIMES!! (RARE TO FIND BLUE\BLACK LABELS)!!!!! ORIGINAL ROBERT STACE GATEFOLD!! SUPERBE TOP CONDITION!  ''-2L'' AND ''-2L'' MATRIX ''1'' to ''1 MOTHER STAMPERS!

Another from my personal collection purchased from new and only been played a handful of times ever! A superbe and very collectable album unbeleivable to find in this awesome condition! The original members originaly from my home town of Devon! You will find (no) audio sounding scratches on this album the vinyl will be hard to surpass having been stored seperately from the sleeve for more than 35 years unbeleivable! The most desirable 1st UK pressing with blue/black MCA LABELS 2nd variation with -2L -2L Matrix endings and ''1'' to ''1'' mother stampers both sides (Earliest stampers produce the best possible audio quality available on vinyl in my opinion) This earliest pressing is so very hard to ever find in this condition beleive me! (No) Clicks,No Pops, No Distortion, No Grooveware, Near mint audio ! 

Wishbone Ash are a British rock band who achieved particular success in the early and mid-1970s.

 Formed in My home town of Devon in 1969 out of the ashes of the group The Empty Vessels, which had featured Wishbone Ash's founding members Martin Turner and Steve Upton, the original line-up was completed by Andy Powell and Ted Turner.

Argus is the third album by the rock band Wishbone Ash. It is the most popular Wishbone Ash album and widely considered the greatest by fans and reviewers. It was named "Album of the Year" in the 1972 year-end issue of Sounds Magazine. The album features a blend of progressive rock, folk, and heavy metal, and is considered a landmark album in the progression of twin-lead guitar harmonization later adopted by bands such as Iron Maiden and Umphrey's McGee.

With the success of Argus, the band also became one of the most popular live attractions of the day!!!.

1. Time Was – 9:42
2. Sometime World – 6:55
3. Blowin' Free – 5:18
4. The King Will Come – 7:06
5. Leaf and Stream – 3:55
6. Warrior – 5:53
7. Throw Down The Sword – 5:11

The Matrix

7-LNMG-257-2L 7-LNMG-257-2L

Mother Stampers

''1'' '' M'' AND ''1'' ''M'' (VERY VERY EARLY! VERY RARE)

The Vinyl

This is the original heavier and deeper grooved type of vinyl.!! On visual inspection the playing surface looks superbe!! I find it hard to even see a blemish! Any marks that could possibly be seen in strong light would only be light whispy sleeve removal marks!!!(NONE AUDIO SOUNDING AT ALL) SO RARE LIKE THIS! There are (no) needle scratches or indeed any marks that would effect play.  Unbeleivable for 37 years old!!

The Audio Quality

I have play tested this awesome looking vinyl at very loud volume on a top system (two times) prior to listing! In breif, this audio was very near to as perfect on my system, one of the best that I have heard! Stunning audio seperation, Rich bassey feel only found like this on the earliest pressings with the earliest stampers! no loud clicks, no pops, no distortion at all!!,,, in fact almost cd quality in places on my systems ! This audio can not be surpassed on any other format in my personal opinion! This audio is graded as excellent plus to near mint in my opinion !

Please note! I always add this disclaimer! Please allow for the odd static(not consistant throughout the audio) This is a genuine vinyl (not a reissue) that is 35 years old and would have originally been played on a 35 year olsd system! In my opinion this will produce the very top audio throughout!LOOKS AND SOUNDS BARELY EVER PLAYED AT ALL

The labels

These feature the original Blue/ Black 'MCA' labels(only 1st press) in awesome condition AMAIZINGLY only a handfull of  spider marks can be seen angled to the light! ()!!! little if (no) spindle ware the hole is perfectly round!!!

The cover

This is the original ''Robert Stace'' Unlaminated gatefold cover! with (no) splits or tares (NO) splits or tares. No real main creases to talk of just very minor half moon type that are only noticable if scrutinised and amaizingly Any storagewar is extreemely minimal indeed! Please note! It is hard to see any real rubbing to this covers edges, any there are is very minimal! remember this is 37 years old but truly exceptional condition minor creasing at the spine only but nothing too bad to worry about in my opinion  (see photos) these are very very hard to find in this condition a superbe example! (no) handwriting writing or nasty names written! Strong and straight!!!! this is the original so hard to find in this condition after 38 years!! I would grade this at least excellent to Excellent plus in my opinion!

The record sleeve

The original poly lined STEREO sleeve has just very few creasings/staining  with age only (no) splits or tares and is stored seperately from the vinyl!

HOW I SEND MY RECORDS!

THIS ALBUM WILL BE SENT IN A LARGE BOX WITH CARDBOARD STIFFENERS THE ALBUM IS ALWAYS PUT IS A POLY SLEEVE AND ENCASED IN THE BOX WITH PLENTY OF BUBBLEWRAP FOR ADDED PROTECTION (SEE PHOTOS)

As always I have tried to give my honest personal opinion when describing items listed! Although it is my honest opinion! I always urge others to do their own personal research on any items that they are interested in purchasing, before, they commit to bidding!) I have Highlighted all aspects as clearly as possible!! I have taken time to play this vinyl track for track to give a clear and accurate description of the audio quality. (please look at my completed listings of albums that I have sold of this calaber (more than 800 items) and you will see that I normally get it right) I have also provided as many photos as I can and supersized so that all aspects can be seen clearly in strong light!!!!!Please note! These photos are the actual item for sale and not copies of other items!!!!!!!

Please do not hesitate to email me with any questions regarding this item or any other items that I have listed!

I HAVE 100% POSITIVE FEEDBACK SO PLEASE BID WITH TOTAL CONFIDANCE!!!!

SHIPPING TO THE USA IS 11.76GBP INCLUDES INTERNATIONAL SIGNED FOR DELIVERY WITH INSURANCE AND TRACKING

SHIPPING TO EUROPE IS 8.76GBP INCLUDES INTERNATIONAL SIGNED FOR DELIVERY WITH INSURANCE AND TRACKING

POSTAGE WITHIN ENGLAND IS FREE SENT BY RECORDED DELIVERY

Please note! All items are now despatched by signed for 1st class delivery!!!! I normally despatch within the next working day on receipt of cleared funds!!!!!

All items are despatched securely with ample reinforcement!!!!!!

I offer a postage discount for multiple purchases!!!,, but i do insist that the buyer pay for the items as they are won! I can not any longer allow winning bidders to run up a large bill and then not pay! I do not have a problem with holding the goods to be despatched untill they are ready (at the buyers request), for multiple items purchased!!!!!

PLEASE LOOK AT MY OTHER RARE 1ST UK PRESSINGS LISTED NOW!!!! (click the link bellow)

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SHIPPING TO EUROPE IS 7.76GBP INCLUDES INTERNATIONAL SIGNED FOR DELIVERY WITH INSURANCE AND TRACKING

POSTAGE WITHIN ENGLAND IS 3.90 SENT BY RECORDED DELIVERY

Please note! All items are now despatched by signed for 1st class delivery!!!! I normally despatch within the next working day on receipt of cleared funds!!!!!

All items are despatched securely with ample reinforcement!!!!!!

I offer a postage discount for multiple purchases!!!,, but i do insist that the buyer pay for the items as they are won! I can not any longer allow winning bidders to run up a large bill and then not pay! I do not have a problem with holding the goods to be despatched untill they are ready (at the buyers request), for multiple items purchased!!!!!

PLEASE LOOK AT MY OTHER RARE 1ST UK PRESSINGS LISTED NOW!!!! (click the link bellow)

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