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Wishbone Ash "Argus" 1971

1st UK Pressing MCA Labels Cat NO: MDHKS 8006

Awesome Vinyl! No Scratches That Would Cause Any Loud Constant Clicks Or Pops!

-2L -2L Matrix Endings! Earliest "1" to "1" Mother Stampers Both Sides!

No Spider Marks Or Traces On The Labels So Rare after 47 Years!

Looks Barely Ever Played!

Original Robert Stace Gatefold Cover Excellent Plus!

Actual recording from the vinyl:

Wishbone Ash: Argus: Side1.

Wishbone Ash: Argus: Side2.

Wishbone Ash are a British rock band who achieved particular success in the early and mid-1970s.

Formed in My home town of Devon in 1969 out of the ashes of the group The Empty Vessels, which had featured Wishbone Ash's founding members Martin Turner and Steve Upton, the original line-up was completed by Andy Powell and Ted Turner!

Argus is the third album by the rock band Wishbone Ash.

It is the most popular Wishbone Ash album and widely considered the greatest by fans and reviewers.

It was named "Album of the Year" in the 1972 year-end issue of Sounds Magazine.

The album features a blend of progressive rock, folk, and heavy metal, and is considered a landmark album in the progression of twin-lead guitar harmonization.

Later adopted by bands such as Iron Maiden and Umphrey's McGee!.

With the success of Argus, the band also became one of the most popular live attractions of the day!!!.

Tracks

The Matrix

7-LNMG-257-2L 7-LNMG-257-2L

Mother Stampers

''1'' '' U K '' AND ''1'' ''G H'' ('1' TO '1' MOTHERS EARLIEST EVER VERY RARE TO FIND)

The Vinyl

This is the original heavier and deeper grooved type of vinyl! On visual inspection this looks like new\AS NEW!! I find it hard to see a blemish on the playing surface! Any marks that could possibly be seen in strong light would only be light whispy sleeve removal marks only! There are (no) needle scratches or indeed any marks that would cause any loud constant clicks or pops. This looks in my opinion almost as unplayed condition! ( I can't see any spider marks around the spindle hole) Unbeleivabl for 47 years old!

The Audio Quality

I have play tested this awesome looking vinyl at very loud volume on a top system (two times) prior to listing! In breif, this audio was as stunning throughout. Superb audio seperation, Rich bassey feel only found like this on the earliest pressings with the earliest stampers! no loud constant clicks or pops and certainly no distortion at all! (Note: Please allow for isolated static/crackle/ticks that may be heard in isolated quieter places may be heard on some sensitive systems) This audio can not be surpassed on any other format in my personal opinion for vibrancy! This audio is graded at excellent plus to very near near mint for the most part in my opinion!

Please note! I always add this disclaimer! Please allow for the odd static/ticks (not consistant throughout the audio) This is a genuine vinyl (not a reissue) that is 47 years old and would have originally been played on a 35 year olsd system!!!!! In my opinion this will produce the very top audio throughout! LOOKS AND SOUNDS BARELY EVER PLAYED AT ALL!

The labels

These feature the original (1st UK issue) Black 'MCA' labels(only early press) in awesome condition AMAIZINGLY (no)  spider marks can be seen!  (no) spindle ware the hole is perfectly round!

The cover

This is the original ''Robert Stace'' Unlaminated gatefold cover! with (no) splits or tares (NO) splits or tares. No real main creases to talk of just very minor half moon type that are only noticable if scrutinised and amaizingly (no) nasty storage ware to the corners at all! Please note! It is hard to see any real rubbing to this covers edges, any there is is very minimal! remember this is 47 years old but truly exceptional condition (see photos) these are very very hard to find in this condition a superbe example! (no) writing or nasty names! Strong and straight!  this is the original so hard to find in this condition after 47 years! I would grade this at least excellent to Excellent plus!

The record sleeve

The original poly lined sleeve has just very few creasings (no) splits or tares and is stored seperately from the vinyl!

THIS IS AN ARCHIVE COPY NEVER NEED TO UPGRADE AWESOME!

HOW I SEND MY RECORDS!

THIS ALBUM WILL BE SENT IN A LARGE BOX WITH CARDBOARD STIFFENERS THE ALBUM IS ALWAYS PUT IS A POLY SLEEVE AND ENCASED IN THE BOX WITH PLENTY OF BUBBLEWRAP FOR ADDED PROTECTION (SEE PHOTOS)

As always I have tried to give my honest personal opinion when describing items listed! Although it is my honest opinion! I always urge others to do their own personal research on any items that they are interested in purchasing, before, they commit to bidding!) I have Highlighted all aspects as clearly as possible!! I have taken time to play this vinyl track for track to give a clear and accurate description of the audio quality as i hear it. (please look at my completed listings of albums that I have sold of this calaber (more than 1000 items) and you will see that I normally get it right) I have also provided as many photos as I can and supersized so that all aspects can be seen clearly in strong light!!!!!Please note! These photos are the actual item for sale and not copies of other items!!!!!!!

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All items are despatched securely with ample reinforcement (It is my prime interest to make sure that the items arrive in the same condition that they left me!!!!

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