MISFITS EARTH A.D. Rare 1st Pressing, Fuchsia Cover, Original Owner VG++ Samhain

$

616

EARTH A.D. WOLF’S BLOOD by The Misfits. 1st Pressing, Fuchsia lightly textured cover, opaque black vinyl.

This is an original first pressing copy of the 1983 release of EARTH A.D. / WOLF’S BLOOD by the Misfits.

I am the original owner – I bought it shortly after its release. It came out in December 1983, and I bought this brand new in the store in early 1984.

I take very good care of my records and this LP has not left my possession since I originally purchased it in 1984. The condition of the cover is VG+++, showing only minor wear. Please see pictures where I’m showing you close-ups of any flaws that are evident. The vinyl is a very clean NM. I’m usually super picky before declaring something NM, but I think this qualifies.

In the photos, there is one where I have it next to a purple copy. The purple copy is not a part of this auction; it’s just there so you can compare the two colors. The one at auction here is the fuchsia. (The purple one, which is signed by Jerry Only and Robo, is available in a separate auction – please check my listings).

OTHER NOTES:
The labels have the clarity of a first pressing.
There is a large ring around the spindle hole.

I have had some help with the excellent Facebook group known as Fiend Collectors to verify the pressing and rarity of this copy. Several experts there have told me this is definitely a first pressing, which didn’t surprise me as I bought it new in 1984.

Other identifiers:
Barcode: none
Matrix / Runout (A-side etchings): PL-902-A
Matrix / Runout (B-side etchings): PL-902-B
Matrix / Runout (Stamped on both sides): “MASTERDISK” and “EDP” in a circle
Matrix / Runout (A-side label): PL9-02 A
Matrix / Runout (B-side label): PL9-02 A

ADDITIONAL NOTE: There is a small white blemish on the runout of the Wolfe’s Blood side. Can be seen near the M in Misfits logo in the photo of the label. I don’t know if this is a flaw indicative of the pressing or just of my copy, but it’s always been there.

The track listing is:

Side A:
Earth A.D.
Queen Wasp
Devilock
Death Comes Ripping
Green Hell

Side B:
Wolf’s Blood
Demonomania
Bloodfeast
Hellhound

Personnel: Glenn Danzig, Jerry Only, Doyle, Robo


I’m auctioning off a lot of my old collectibles right now and in the coming weeks. I’m calling it my Pre-Death Estate Sale. I just need the cash right now.  I’ve been collecting since the late 70s. Yes, I’m old. There’s going to be a lot of Misfits, Danzig, Samhain stuff up as well as many other interesting items, both musical and non. Come check it all out. Thanks for looking.