JOY DIVISION Closer 1st UK Pressing Ruby Red Vinyl LP A1/B1 Rounded Inner VG+
  $   136

 


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Nov 30, 2025 Sold Date
Oct 18, 2025 Start Date
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JOY DIVISION Closer 1st UK Pressing Ruby Red Vinyl LP A1/B1 Rounded Inner VG+




1st UK Pressing Vinyl LP Earliest known pressing Translucent when held to light Rudy Red
SIDE ONE MATRIX: OLD BLUE? FACT 25 A1 (at)  SIDE TWO MATRIX: FACT 25 B1 (BG)
This is the 1980 first UK pressing with the A1/B1 stamp. This is the real McCoy, the true 1st UK press.  Textured cover and the rounded inner sleeves.

This is a Great Album! The outer sleeve is in great condition! No splitting, writing or stickers. It has some wear but looks great! The Vinyl is in great condition. Some minor scratches and scuffs but nothing significant! Very close to Near Mint!! Looks Great! Below I have included the grading description I use to assign the grade. This copy may have some or all of the issue within the description. I try to be as thorough as possible, but all albums are not play tested unless otherwise noted. All of the grading is done by visual inspection. Please remember that your listening experience will vary tremendously if you use a top-notch player versus a budget player. Also, all records should be cleaned prior to use. I want for you to be happy with your purchase so if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to send me a message BEFORE bidding/purchasing. Please ask for any additional photos or questions. Great opportunity to own a vintage record at a bargain price! I do combine shipping! $6.50 for the first album and $2.00 each album purchased after that. If you buy multiple auctions do not pay right away or I will not be able to combine shipping. Please wait for your invoice. Good luck!!   


Grading Description 

Outer Sleeve - (VG+) 

Vinyl - (VG+) 


****GRADING: PLEASE READ BELOW*** 


MINT (M) ~ Sealed Copies 


NEAR MINT (NM) ~ Looks as if it just came from a store and was opened for the first time. Possibly played a few times if ever, with little evidence of play/wear. Overall in ?like new? condition. May have a few small visible flaws that do not affect play. 


VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) ~ Shows signs of wear, light scuffs or scratches may be present but they should not affect playback significantly. Clicks and pops may be heard, especially during a song's intro/outro. Nothing felt by fingernail. Jacket may have a 3-4 of the following: ring wear, shelf wear, seam splits (less than 1? long), writing, creases, discoloration, names, stickers, notch/corner cuts 


VERY GOOD (VG) ~ These records show more obvious signs of wear and handling. Record has surface noise that is noticeable in some spots but perhaps is quiet and clean in other spots. Clicks and pops may be heard, especially during a song's intro/outro. Some of the scratches can be felt with a fingernail. The jacket can have more pronounced ring wear, shelf wear, stickers, marks, staining, seam splits on any or all 3 sides but they are still fairly intact, writing, cuts, and discoloration. 


GOOD PLUS (G+) ~ Significant and obvious wear and handling including surface noise throughout, audible scratches which cause clicks and pops and crackle but no skips or repeated grooves. Jacket may have significant ring wear and/or staining, seam splits and all 3 sides, cuts/rips/tears. shelf wear, stickers, and discoloration. The jacket can have more pronounced ring wear, shelf wear, stickers, marks, staining, seam splits on all 3 sides but they are still fairly intact, writing, cuts, and discoloration, chunks of jacket may be missing view pictures closely.


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