Alan Parsons Project MOFI UHQR 'I ROBOT' LP

$

400

The above is the album jacket from the version that was released in 1977. I am not sure what is in this UHQR version as it is sealed. I Robot is the second studio album by British rock band The Alan Parsons Project, released on 1 June 1977 by Arista Records. The album draws conceptually on author Isaac Asimov's science fiction Robot trilogy, exploring philosophical themes regarding artificial intelligence.  The Alan Parsons Project was a progressive rock music band comprised of engineer/ producer Alan Parsons and songwriter, musician and manager Eric Woolfson . They released 10 concept albums between 1976 – 1987 and have sold over 50 million albums world-wide.

Their focus was on very high quality studio sound production and they recorded most of their work at Abbey Road Studios in London. They used a variety of different lead vocalists and musicians on every album – choosing who they felt was the best for each song rather than being constrained to molding the material for one specific artist. They have been name-checked in The Simpsons and Austin Powers film and their music is used regularly in adverts, films, sporting events and is often sampled by US rap artists.

The UHQR by Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab is the most technologically-advanced analog record of it's time. The overall sonic impact is startling, featuring extremely specific imaging, greatly expanded frequency response and vastly improved channel separation.

The UHQR weighs more than twice as much as a conventional LP and takes more than ten times longer to press. As a result, it contains far more high fidelity information within its grooves. Each UHQR is elegantly boxed and protectively packaged. Pressings were strictly limited to 5000 editions, each one hand numbered for authenticity. There are 2 small tears in the shrink wrap on the front side which I have placed tape over to prevent further tearing and one in lower corner. This should be visible if you zoom in on the front cover. For this reason I rate Shrink wrap M-. Due to the nature of this item, all sales are final. If the record is removed from its factory shrink wrap we can not and will not accept a return after it has been opened. Due to this record being factory sealed, we can not guarantee the quality of the pressing since it is sealed from the factory. 

Features:
• Numbered, Limited Edition
• Heavy-Weight 200 Gram "Virgin" Vinyl
• Includes Certificate of Authenticity
• 1/2 Speed Mastered by Original Masteringworks
• Mastered from Original Stereo Master Tape
• Mastered with the Ortofon Cutting System
• Specially plated & pressed on high-definition Super Vinyl by Victor Company of Japan Ltd
• Special static-free, dust-free inner sleeve
• Special heavy duty protective packaging
Track Listing:
1. I Robot
2. I Wouldn't Want To Be Like You
3. Some Other Time
4. Breakdown
5. Don't Let It Snow
6. The Voice
7. Nucleus
8. Day After Day (The Show Must Go On)
9. Total Eclipse
10. Genesis Ch. 1. V.32

Recorded & mixed at Abbey Road Studios, London, between December 1976 and March 1977.

The shrink wrap has a small tear on the front which I covered with tape to prevent further ripping and one in a lower corner. This is a No Reserve Auction. Buyer will be charged the exact amount for shipping and handling plus required insurance and I will submit those charges to the buyer as soon as I get their delivery address information. At this point I will send a final invoice. DO NOT PAY UNTIL I SEND FINAL INVOICE. Shipping within two business days of auction closing, invoicing and receipt of payment. All sales final, no returns. Any questions, please ask before bidding. Good Luck to all!