ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER & TIM RICE-JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR (2LP)-1970-UK FIRST PRESS-MCA - MKPS2011/12. The first edition of the album was released in early July 1970, several months before official release. It is an extremely rare because it was stamped only a few hundred copies. The album went on sale and were sent out as promotion for the press and managers industry. Cover is an envelope, unfolding in the form of four-pointed stars (all stars is made of shiny foil) and the "buttoned" rear. Illustration with the image of Christ here is not on a separate attachment, but posted on the bottom of the envelope. All subsequent English editions were produced either in a box or in a conventional double envelope.Labels MCA Records old design of the late 1960-ies, yellow on the background of the "drill". The subsequent English editions of the labels had design "bow tie". Matrix number of 1st press: 7-214-2 1 B / 7-215 1 C / 1 C 7-216-2 / 7-217.
Vinyl in clean and beautiful condition Side 1 & 2 visually under a strong light a few hairlines (only visual)- EX+/NMINT(very strict!), Side 3 in very clean condition , under silnym light 1-2 conditional hairline - NMINT(strictly!), Side 4 in a completely sheer top condition - NMINT/ARCHUVE. Cover frosted texture is in top condition with minimal traces of storage (very slight scuff marks on corners) - EX+/NMINT(STRICTLY!!!) Labels are in excellent condition with minimal signs of listening - NMINT.
P/S. This is the best specimen of a mega rarity, of those that need to see over the past 15 years.
Lot sold: 46000 ₽
ASIA-THEN AND NOW-1990-FIRST PRESS UK/EU-GERMANY-GEFFEN-7599-24298-1. Then & Now - the collection of the British rock band Asia , released 14 August 1990 Geffen Records . It consists of two parts, titled "Then & Now" . The first part consists of five songs from previously released albums, and the second part includes four new songs and "Voice of America", which inexplicably were added in Now . The album peaked only at number 114 on the Billboard 200 and was never put in the album chart in the UK . However, he consistently sold for many years and was certified gold on July 23, 1998, for more than half a million copies, sent to the United States, where it remains the third biggest selling album, behind Asia. ...more
Lot is not sold
Estimate: 3000—4000 ₽
DIRE STRAITS-DIRE STRAITS-1978-FIRST UK PRESS-VERTIGO - 9102021.Dire Straits is the debut Studio album by British rock band Dire Straits, was released in October 1978. 7 Oct 1978 album "Dire Straits" released on the Phonogram label. Since 1979 this album was released under the label of Vertigo. The sales results of the album is quite impressive — in Europe has sold four million copies in the U.S. — two million copies. The fate of singles diametrically different — "Sultans of Swing" was received by the public, reached the 8th position in the UK charts. Water of Love was released in some countries and the best achievement was 54 position in the chart of Australia. ...more
Lot sold: 2700 ₽
Estimate: 3500—4500 ₽
CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL-BAYOU COUNTRY-1969-1970 UK SECOND PRESS-LIBERTY - LBS83261. Matrix A-2/B-2. Rare original press of the legendary band. The album reached 7th place on the Billboard 200. The single was released the track "Proud Mary". ...more
Lot is not sold
Estimate: 6500—8500 ₽
ELF(FR. R. J. DIO)-CAROLINA COUNTRY BALL - 1974 - FIRST UK PRESS-PURPLE-TPS3506. Matrix A-1U/B-1U .Stamper 1R/1P(the Dream!). Mega rare original first British group's iconic frontman.On the second album Elf with his producer Roger Glover continue to play its cheerful Boogie-rock with virtuoso keys Mickey Le Soul, but this time noticeably moving forward with the melodies and arrangements: the title song, the brass section adds elements of old Dixieland, but very atmospheric, mood-driven "Happy" sound reminiscent of the Beatles "Oh! Darling". But the main thing is that from your simple style Elf begin to create something more artistic than you'd expect from the average bar band - they have style and charm. A graceful, old fashioned charm, which you might sometimes hear, for example, the Queen, or, say, Billy Joel. But of course, this Elf are completely on their territory, because they have and a powerful rhythm section and above all amazing vocals of dio. The fact that with all this physical strength they can afford this simple, yet striking vignette, as a final "Blanche", tells you only how versatile the group could be Elf and how nalobova singer could be dio. ...more
Lot is not sold
Estimate: 16000—20000 ₽
STYX-PIECES OF EIGHT-1978-FIRST UK PRESS-A&M-AMLH64724. Rare British original. Pieces Of Eight is the eighth Studio album by Styx , released September 1, 1978. The album reached the top # 6 in the Billboard album chart, and like its predecessor, would be triple platinum. ...more
Lot is not sold
Estimate: 3000—4000 ₽
