VERY RARE ORIGINAL INSERT DAVID BOWIE STAGE 1st UK PRESS, ALL -1 MATRIX & ERROR

	£		33
	$		43

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'Stage' is not rare. But finding a true first press with the side one matrix error, and the very rare 1st press insert is very hard.

This is an original earliest 1st press bought in the UK at the time of first release. Only the very earliest copies have the matrix error on side one, where the '9' and the '1' were initially written the wrong-way-round. This was etched-out and the correct number written AFTER the A-1, leaving the unusual number PL A-1-02913. (A second pressing, without this error, will have the side one matrix shown in the normal order as PL-02913-A-1.)

Only the absolute earliest first press has this error, and this also includes the rare first press insert with the quote from the " All the World's a  STAGE . . ." speech from Shakespeare's As You Like it.

The plain inner sleeves have signs of age/use, but the laminated cover is in superb condition. The discs have been played but looked-after and I would grade them around Very Good Plus (VG+) condition, maybe better.

Matrix Side 1: PL-(02193 scored-out) A-1-02913
Matrix Side 2: PL-02913-B-1
Matrix Side 3: PL-02913-C-1
Matrix Side 4: PL-02913-D-1

Detracting features not covered above:  None.

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Where gradings are given these are based on the UK Record Collector grading system (see below) and are visual gradings only, unless the listing specifically states that it is a play-grading.

I use the UK RECORD COLLECTOR GRADING SYSTEM. This grading system differs from some other grading systems, in particular the Goldmine grading system. Please make sure that you are familiar with the UK record collector grading system before you bid.

Mint: The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition. Records advertised as Sealed or Unplayed should be Mint.

Excellent: The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packag­ing might have slight wear and/or creasing.

Very Good: The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable sur­face marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable.

Good: The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discoloration, etc.

Fair: The record is still just playable but has not been cared for prop­erly and displays considerable surface noise; it may even jump. The cover and contents will be torn, stained and/or defaced.

Poor: The record will not play properly due to scratches, bad surface noise, etc. The cover and contents will be badly damaged or partly missing.

Bad: The record is unplayable or might even be broken, and is only of use as a collection-filler.

Plus (+) or Minus (-) are added where items fall between gradings. I only ever use one plus or minus.

P&P costs as follows:

UK:

First LP or 12" record = £5.50, each additional item no extra P&P charge.

First 7" record = £3.95, each additional item no extra P&P charge.

Europe:

First LP or 12" record = £18.95, each additional item = an extra £2.20 P&P charge.

First 7" record = £13.95, each additional item = an extra £1.00 P&P charge.

Rest of the world:

First LP or 12" record = £29.50, each additional item = an extra £2.20 P&P charge.

First 7" record = £18.95, each additional item = an extra £1.00 P&P charge.