Triumph – Stages (1985 2-LP)- FACTORY SEALED

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Aug 31, 2026 Sold Date

Aug 24, 2026 Start Date

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Exceptional time capsule for classic rock, AOR, and heavy metal collectors: an original, fully factory-sealed 1985 U.S. gatefold double-LP first pressing of Triumph’s definitive live document, Stages, released on MCA Records (MCA2-8020).
Recorded live on stage across a blistering series of arena tours between 1981 and 1985, this massive double album captures the legendary Canadian power trio at the absolute pinnacle of their stadium-rock powers. Rik Emmett's soaring guitar work and vocals, paired with the thunderous rhythm section of Gil Moore and Mike Levine, deliver definitive, high-energy live versions of their career-defining anthems, including "Fight the Good Fight," "Magic Power," "Lay It on the Line," and "Hold On." As a major bonus for collectors, Side Four concludes with two exclusive, then-unreleased studio tracks: "Mind Games" and "Empty Inside."
Because this copy has remained completely undisturbed in its original 1985 factory shrink wrap for over forty years, both heavy-grade analog vinyl discs inside are guaranteed to be in unplayed, immaculate Mint (M) condition. Cut from early generation masters at the prestigious Masterdisk facility by the legendary chief engineer Bob Ludwig, this vintage pressing carries his highly coveted "RL" stamps in the unexposed deadwax. Pro-collectors actively hunt his cuts for their massive dynamic headroom, deep low-end punch, and crystal-clear high transients that modern digital streaming simply cannot replicate.
CONDITION GRADING:
Vinyl Disc Condition: Mint (M). Still Sealed. Never extracted from its original packaging, never handled by human hands, and entirely unplayed. Completely free from spindle wear, paper scuffs, environmental dust, or fingerprint degradation.
Jacket Cover Sleeve: Near Mint (NM). Beautifully preserved, thick rigid cardboard construction with striking, sharp 90-degree corners. The spine is perfectly squared with crisp, flawless factory typography. Print finishes remain extraordinarily vibrant with zero ultraviolet sun-fading or color bleeding. Absolutely NO promotional punch-holes, cut-out saw-marks, or corner-clips.
Shrink Wrap Integrity: Crystal clear, original factory heat-shrink seal. No compression splits, stress tears, or ring-wear scuffing. Includes original factory "breathe holes" in the shrink wrap, validating its untampered authenticity.