Metallica RIDE THE LIGHTNING 1st Press Megaforce w/OG Merch Insert + Inner EX/NM

$

315

This is a STUNNING copy of Ride the Lightning on Megaforce WITH the original merchandise sheet and printed inner WITH NO SEAM SPLITS. This is your forever copy. Not some repress, or Elektra version. This is THE first press that sounds absolutely amazing and everyone knows how difficult it is to find a really shiny, glossy RTL. Here it is!
I also have a all-around NM copy of And Justice on my other auction - also your forever copy if you're looking to invest in your final Metallica albums! 
Grading:
Sleeve: EX, one corner ding that can be seen in the pictures, otherwise NM. It's shiny, glossy, no wear marks, nothing. Looks amazing.
Record: Side 1, VG+ with the faintest of marks that can only be seen under a strong light. I graded this very conservatively because I want the buyer to know that those faint hairlines are there, but they are inconsequential to the listening experience. Side 2 is NM with zero imperfections.
Inner: VG+/NM no seam splits, just a little creasing from handling .
Merch Insert: VG - has some creasing from handling, but no tears, etc.
Thinning a lot of my doom metal stuff I don't get around to listening to, so I'll have some newer stuff posting the next week or so. Lots of great bands that you can only get overseas for some reason - I've taken the hit on shipping so you don't have to! Check my other auctions!
Shipping:
I have been shipping records, comic books and artwork for 23 years on Ebay - your package will be packed with care to ensure your item arrives safe and sound. If you record is not sealed, I will remove the album from the sleeve to prevent seam splits. Your record will come in a poly sleeve. It will be mailed in a record mailer, not cobbled together pizza boxes. I will treat your record with respect and get it to you properly.
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On the back sleeve photo - that is not ringwear, just a glare from the camera.