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Friday's Top Three! Including A Brilliant Beatles Box Set, A Dusty Springfield Acetate And A French Olivia Newton John Rarity!

THE BEATLES The Historic Sessions

Superb 1984 UK 42-track triple LP box set containing all the known examples of Beatles recordings with Pete Best on drums including tracks from the Tony Sheridan Hamburg Sessions, both the Decca & Parlophone audition tapes & early BBC recordings along with a few from the Star Club that have Ringo sitting in even though he was yet to join the band, unique picture box with track details on the back.

 

DUSTY SPRINGFIELD In Private

Rare 1989 UK 10" single sided metal based high grade methyl cellulose lacquer acetate for the 4:24 7" Remix version of the single release, written & produced by Chris Lowe & Neil Tennant of Pet Shop Boys, nice typed Abbey Road studios custom labels in die cut studio sleeve. This acetate is in superb condition to boot!

 

OLIVIA NEWTON JOHN Mon Amour, Mon Impossible Amour

Extremely rare 1975 French only wide centred 7" vinyl single, also including Home Ain't Home Anymore, unique picture sleeve. Both sleeve & vinyl are in fantastic MINT condition, having been stored away for over thirty five years, away from smoke & light & are therefore just as you would have bought them in 1975. You will not find a better copy anywhere than this!

Thursday's Top Three! Including A Black Sabbath First Press, A Beatles Mono Second Issue And A Rare Dylan Box Set!

BLACK SABBATH Master Of Reality

Rare 1971 UK 'swirl' Vertigo label 8-track LP with 1Y1/2Y1 matrices and unusual reversed white on black label. Features the classics Sweet Leaf, Children Of The Grave and Into The Void. Comes in the first issue laminated & embossed 'boxed' sleeve with die-cut swirl inner. The cover has some lifting to the laminate at the sides but is otherwise in excellent condition. There are some initials pencilled on the A side label, hence the VG grading, but otherwise the vinyl has cleaned up nicely & plays to an excellent standard. A highly recommended Black Sabbath classic, and at an advantageous price.

 

THE BEATLES With The Beatles

Rare 1963 UK second issue mono 14-track LP with 'The Parlophone Co' & 'Recording First Published' label text, but without 'Sold In The UK', & with 'Dominion Belinda' credit for 'Money', front laminated Garrod & Lofthouse flipback picture sleeve with 'Gotta' misprint on the back & 'Patents Pending' on the bottom flipback.

 

BOB DYLAN The Bootleg Series Volumes 1-3

Rare & deleted 1991 UK 5-LP vinyl box set, featuring 58 rare and unreleased tracks from between 1961-1989, including Who Killed Davey Moore & Talkin' John Birch Paranoid Blues live, Subterranean HomesickBlues - alternate acoustic version, Wallflower - studio version, Seven Days live and many more, each LP housed in its respective picture sleeve with 68-page booklet and 12" square outer box - A wonderful copy that is in near 'as new' condition.

Wednesday's Top Three! Including A First For Family, A MEGA Who Sell Out With Poster And A Metallica Limited Box Set!

FAMILY Music In A Doll's House

1968 UK Reprise three-colour 'steamboat' label 15-track stereo vinyl LP, complete with original picture insert, front laminated flipback picture sleeve with 'Stereo RSLP' sticker on the back. The insert is in superb condition with no rips or staining. There is a little light creasing to the laminate on the cover but nothing excessive & the condition is otherwise excellent. The vinyl is clean & shows just a few spindle marks on the labels to indicate play - a super nice example!

 

THE WHO Sell Out

Classic 1967 UK 13-track stereo vinyl LP with rough textured black & silver Track labels, complete with the extremely rare Hapshash psychedelic poster, fully laminated picture sleeve with 'Free Psychedelic Poster Inside' stickeron the front. The sleeve shows a little creasing to the laminate at the edges but nothing excessive. The vinyl is super clean & shows only the lightest signs of play. The poster is in lovely condition, so delicate, but with no tears or pinholes whatsoever. A fantastic copy & opportunity for one serious Who fan to acquire one!

 

METALLICA The Good The Bad & The Live - The 6½ Year Anniversary 12" Collection

Rare 1990 UK limited edition boxed set containing SIX 12" vinyl singles including 'Jump In The Fire', 'Creeping Death', 'The $5.98 EP', 'Harvester Of Sorrow','One' plus the exclusive 'Harvester Of Sorrow - Live EP' which is only available in this set. Each 12" comes in its own picture sleeve, all housed in a black slipcase outer with white title text and full tracklisting on the reverse, complete with large fold out poster. This copy is in wonderful condition and still retains its original open hype stickered shrink!

 

With His Beady Eyes Fully Engage, Our Resident Hippy Brings You Another Rarity To Have You Reaching For Your Wallets In DICK'S PICKS!

                                     THE BEATLES The Beatles Original Mono-Record Box

Fantastic 1986 Japanese only 10-LP vinyl box set issued to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of The Beatles' Japanese concerts, containing every MONO issued LP from Please Please Me through to Yellow Submarine pressed on Red Vinyl complete with the original lyric inserts, picture sleeves and 'It Was 20 Years Ago' obi-strips, housed in a unique promotional only picture box. The box displays scuffing and shelfwear to the edges and corners, still retaining its original lustre and bold imagery. All of the albums are in 'near as new' condition. One of the best items we have ever had the opportunity to offer, very rare & complete!

Tuesday's Top Three! Including A Rare Set Of Michael Jackson Proof Sheets, A Robert Wyatt First Issue And A '74 Gem From Jade Warrior!

MICHAEL JACKSON This Is It! The O2 - 50 Nights 2009/2010

Super rare set of SEVEN different holographic proof sheets, each measuring 28" x 20", featuring seven different commemorative ticket designs for the AEG Live cancelled series of 50 concerts at the O2 Arena in London. Each sheet features a different lenticular moving image of Jacko arranged in 15 tickets per sheet, so 105 tickets in total. Each proof has pantone colour bars visible along the right edge and is labelled 'Form 2, 2A' through 'Form 8, 8A'. These would look amazing framed and displayed, either separately or together. A truly stunning set!

 

ROBERT WYATT Rock Bottom

1974 UK first issue 6-track vinyl LP on the colour 'two virgins with dragon' label, the second solo effort by the former Soft Machine drummer, produced by Pink Floyd's Nick Mason & guest starring Hugh Hopper, Fred Frith,Ivor Cutler & Mike Oldfield, matt picture sleeve. The sleeve shows just a little light discolouring & ring wear with age but all copies turn up like this. Most importantly, the vinyl reveals only light signs of play.

 

JADE WARRIOR Floating World

1974 UK pink rim Island 'palm tree' label 10-track vinyl LP, the fourth album by the British experimentalists, offering a superb fusion of Eastern & Western styles & drifting further away from prog toward ambient. Thetextured picture sleeve shows only light signs of it age & the vinyl reveals light signs of play only - an excellent copy!

Monday's Top Three! T'is A Japanese Bonanza With Rare Collectables From The Beatles, Bob Dylan And The Clash!

THE BEATLES The Beatles Original Mono-Record Box

Fantastic 1986 Japanese only 10-LP vinyl box set issued to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of The Beatles' Japanese concerts, containing every MONO issued LP from Please Please Me through to Yellow Submarine pressed on Red Vinyl complete with the original lyric inserts, picture sleeves and 'It Was 20 Years Ago' obi-strips, housed in a unique promotional only picture box. The box displays scuffing and shelfwear to the edges and corners, still retaining its original lustre and bold imagery. All of the albums are in 'near as new' condition. One of the best items we have ever had the opportunity to offer, very rare & complete!

 

BOB DYLAN I Want You

Very rare early 1966 Japanese CBS label 7" single manufactured by Nippon Columbia Co. Ltd, also including Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues. Comes in the CBS orange & white company die-cut paper sleeve complete with the wrap-around paper insert with ¥370 price on the front, lyrics to both songs on the inside and Japanese information/lyrics on the reverse. The insert shows very little signs of age with only a few general light signs of storage, the vinyl is in outstanding condition with only a couple of light cosmetic surface marks. A stunning example of this over 45 year old pressing.

 

THE CLASH The Clash

1979 Japanese-only 15-track vinyl LP, an exclusive edition of the band's debut album with a radically altered tracklisting, including the later non-album singles Complete Control, I Fought The Law, Clash City Rockers and White Man In Hammersmith Palais, complete with six page fold-out illustrated insert with Japanese text biography, band chronology and lyrics, a bonus vinyl 7" featuring Gates Of The West and Groovy Times, picture sleeve in a unique wraparound 'Pearl Harbour 79' picture outer - a wonderful package in pristine condition!

Saturday's Top Three! Including A Yardbirds And Sonny Boy Williamson Must-Have, A Japanese Limited Edition Pressing For U2 And A Superb Smashing Pumpkins 4-LP Set!

THE YARDBIRDS Sonny Boy Williamson & The Yardbirds

Extremely rare 1969 original Japanese blue & silver Philips label stereo LP manufactured by the Victor Company Of Japan. This amazing rarity has a unique psychedelic picture cover, undulled & unfaded with vibrant colour retention. The sleeve is in excellent condition with the pale cream back pasted cover showing only few signs of age and storage wear on the edges. The heavyweight vinyl is in 'near as new' condition retaining a beautiful sheen with only a couple of light spindle marks on the label, also comes with the original 12" x 12" double-sided English language lyric insert - a supremely rare LP in any condition.

 

U2 October

Rare 1987 Japanese limited edition 'Final Vinyl' series 11-track LP manufactured by Polystar, the second album by the Irish rock band originally released in 1981, including the singles Gloria & Fire. Comes in a picture sleeve complete with lyric insert & obi-strip. This copy is in outstanding condition showing very little signs of age with the vinyl in 'near as new' condition.

 

SMASHING PUMPKINS Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness

2012 UK Deluxe Edition 28-track 4-LP set pressed on 180gram Heavyweight Vinyl featuring the Smashing Pumpkins' masterpiece album remastered for the first time and spread over 8 sides [4LPs] to provide the optimum sound. The four LPs are housed in a 12" x 12" deluxe rigid slipcase and come accompanied by two books containing personal notes, lyrics and new collage artwork!

Friday's Top Three! Including A Mega Rare Rolling Stones 7", A Japanese Pressing For The Beatles And A Fan-Club Only Pet Shop Boys Single!

ROLLING STONES Little Red Rooster

Very rare original first issue 1965 Japanese London Records label 7'' single, manufactured by King Record Co. Ltd, also including Off The Hook. The vinyl is in better than excellent condition. Comes with the unique wrap-around picture insert with ¥330 price code on the reverse, lyrics printed inside and adverts displayed on the back.

 

THE BEATLES Meet The Beatles

1976 Japanese Apple label 14-track mono vinyl LP - the original Japanese configuration with different tracks to the US issue. Pasted picture sleeve with Japanese text biography printed on the reverse, including 4-page illustrated lyric insert and wide #26 'Rising Sun' flag obi.

 

PET SHOP BOYS It Doesn't Often Snow At Christmas

Rare 1997 UK exclusive 2-track fan-club only Christmas MiniMax snowflake CD single and with a spoken Christmas message from Chris & Neil! - housed in a silver bubble-wrap sleeve.

Thursday's Top Three! Including A Mighty Fine Example Of The Zombies' Finest And A Tasty Japanese Double Whammy From The Beatles And Status Quo!

THE ZOMBIES Odessey And Oracle

Incredibly rare original 1968 UK 12-track mono LP, housed in a front laminated non-flipback picture sleeve. Overlooked on its original release but now regarded as one of the finest English pop/psych albums of the era, this is the almost impossible to find MONO pressing!

 

THE BEATLES Beatles No.5

Rare 1970 Japanese first Apple issue of the 1966 14-track stereo LP, complete with fold out Japanese/lyric insert, unique silk laminated picture sleeve and original green & white point obi-strip. The sleeve is strictly graded EX/EX+, with only a few minor signs of age & shelfwear, the obi has only a few light creases otherwise superb. The vinyl remains a beautiful EX/EX+ with just a a few light surface scuffs which do not affect play. A very respectable copy of this rare and sought after almost 45 year old pressing.

 

STATUS QUO Tokyo Quo

Mega rare 1977 Japanese-only 9-track Vertigo 'Spaceship' label vinyl LP album recorded live at Sunplaza Hall Tokyo on 17/11/76. Comes in a red foil embossed & laminated gatefold picture sleeve with Japanese/lyric insert. The sleeve on this copy has some light signs of water damage which is only noticed on the inside, along with only light shelfwear. The vinyl is immaculate with only a couple of light spindle marks on the labels. A very respectable copy of this very hard to find pressing

Wednesday's Top Three! Including A Rare 12" From the Pet Shop Boys, A Bob Dylan Japanese-Only Double LP Set And A Super Deluxe U2 Box Set!

PET SHOP BOYS/ATOMIZER Hooked On Radiation

Rare original 2003 UK limited edition Spagetti Records/Olde English Vinyl 4-track remix 12", released exclusively through the fan club. Features mixes unavailable on any commercial release. Die-cut cardsleeve. Limited pressing of only 500 copies, all of which sold out within days of being pressed!

 

BOB DYLAN The Bob Dylan Story

Rare original 1966 Japanese only 23-track '<-Stereo 360 Sound->' orange CBS label double LP set, pressed by Nippon Columbia, comes housed in the original embossed textured gatefold picture sleeve with integral lyric booklet. The sleeve is strictly graded VG/VG+, with some minor shelfwear mostly on the edges, some foxing on the inside but the lyric booklet is intact & complete. The vinyl is VG-/VG with some minor surface marks and the occasional light scratch which should not affect play. A respectable copy of this extremely hard to find and sought after pressing at an advantageous price.

 

U2 Achtung Baby - 20th Anniversary Box Set

2011 UK Super Deluxe limited edition 6-CD/4-DVD box set featuring exclusive bonus material including 'From The Sky Down' documentary, previously unreleased material, B-sides, remixes and rarities. The CDs feature the albums 'Achtung Baby' and 'Zooropa', along with two discs of remixes, a disc of B Sides & Bonus Tracks and the 'Kindergarten' version of the album. The NTSC format DVDs include the new documentary, videos, bonus material and 'The Zoo TV: Live in Sydney' concert. This stunning issue also includes a 92-page hardback book and 16 art prints. Comes in a 12½" x 12½" x 2" picture box which has only a few minor storage marks on the edges otherwise superb with all content immaculate, overall a near mint copy of this fantastic collectors item.

Please Be Upstanding For Another Fine "Ooo You Don't See That Very Often" Item In DICK'S PICKS!

 

DEEP PURPLE Shades Of Deep Purple

Original 1969 Japanese Nippon Grammophon pressed 8-track stereo LP, unique to Japan high quality laminated gatefold picture sleeve with a completely different design to the more common UK & US issues & Japanesebiography information & lyrics inside. The sleeve is in superb condition with the minimum of shelfwear & NO evident edge scuffing with only some light foxing on the inside, the vinyl is IMMACULATE - A fantastic copy of this extremely rare album!

Tuesday's Top Three! Including A Record Store Day Release For Weller, A Japanese 7" For The Faces And A Promo CD Set For Thin Lizzy!

PAUL WELLER Like Water Needs A Flower

2010 UK Record Store Day limited edition 4-track 12" vinyl EP, 'A Monstrous Psychedelic Bubble Mix' by the Amorphous Androgynous including 3 mixes of Aim High, also includes Pieces Of A Dream. Housed in a illustrated picture sleeve **Strictly Limited to 500 Copies ONLY**

 

THE FACES Pool Hall Richard

1974 Japanese 2-track Warner 'Burbank' label vinyl 7" single also including I Wish It Would Rain [With A Trumpet], comes with a unique fold-out 'Tetsu Yamauchi & Rod Stewart' picture insert produced for the Japanese fans, also has the lyrics for both songs on the inside along with biography text and picture discography on the reverse.

 

THIN LIZZY Wild One - The Very Best Of Thin Lizzy

1996 Japanese 29-track promo sample 2-CD set, issued to radio stations and reviewers ahead of the actual release date. Including a bonus 10-track live CD featuring Bad Reputation, Opium Trail, Are You Ready, Chinatown, Got To Give It Up and Emerald. Custom 'Sample' printed inner rim on each disc, comes with a 28-page picture sleeve booklet with Japanese text biography and lyrics, plus obi-strip.

Monday's Top Three! Including An Outstanding Nirvana CD Single, A Beatles First Pressing And An Immense Japanese Release For Black Sabbath!

NIRVANA Pennyroyal Tea

Rare 100% genuine original 1994 WITHDRAWN German 3-track CD single featuring Remix Version, I Hate Myself And I Want To Die & Where Did You Sleep Last Night MTV Unplugged Version, unique 'cup of tea' picture sleeve GED21907 - this highly sought after rarity was recalled before release after the tragedy of Kurt's death and only a handful are thought to have survived! See 'more info' for further details on this item.

 

THE BEATLES Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

Original 1967 UK first pressing 13-track MONO LP on the black & yellow Parlophone label, complete with sheet of cutouts & flame inner, in WIDE SPINED internal flipback picture sleeve variant with inverted title on the spine. Both sleeve & vinyl are in excellent condition.

 

BLACK SABBATH The Best Of Black Sabbath

Mega rare 1971 Japanese-only 8-track stereo LP on the Vertigo 'swirl' label, comes in a unique textured gatefold picture sleeve with integral 4-page booklet featuring a colour portrait of the band, Japanese text biography and lyrics, complete with the almost impossible to find Vertigo logo/'Do It Rock' series obi-strip. The sleeve shows only some light foxing on the inside and only light signs of shelfwear. The obi has faded alittle at the top otherwise intact with no rips, tears or creases. The vinyl has only a couple of very light hairline marks but is otherwise in an amazing condition with no spindle marks on the labels. An oustanding copy of this very sought after 40 year old pressing.

Saturday's Top Three! Including A Brilliant Set Of Freddie Mercury Plates, A Bundle Of Genesis And An Enigma Promo CD-R!

FREDDIE MERCURY Danbury Mint Commemorative Plates

Quantity of Ten UK Danbury Mint special edition 8" diameter commemorative fine porcelain plates with a 22 carat Gold rim, each featuring a different well known colour portrait image of Freddie, with facsimile signature and silhouette motif on the reverse. The first ten consecutive plates in the set of twelve from the Freddie Mercury Collection, these were limited subscription issues only andare now only available via the collectors market - each comes with the original individually numbered circular certificate of authenticity.

 

GENESIS 1970-1986 Studio Albums

Great set of Twelve UK LPs comprising the studio albums from Trespass up to Invisible Touch, a mixture of small Mad Hatter & blue Charisma label issues, with each part in its respective picture sleeve withrelevant inners. All sleeves remain in at least very good condition & all vinyl has been carefully inspected & are excellent. Perfect for the casual Genesis fan to get the lot in one swoop!

 

ENIGMA The Screen Behind The Mirror

Official 1999 UK Virgin 11-track promotional CD-R of the album, includes The Gate, Push The Limits & Endless Quest. Custom printed disc & tracklisting inlay.

Friday's Top Three! Including A Beatles Double Pack, A Queen 90's Rarity And A Sting Audiophile Pressing!

THE BEATLES Past Masters - Volumes One & Two

1988 UK 33-track double vinyl LP, compiling all the non-LP Beatle tunes, gatefold title sleeve. The sleeve shows only the lightest signs of shelf wear & the vinyl looks barely played. A great addition to any Beatles collection.

 

QUEEN Made In Heaven

Rare 1995 UK limited edition 11-track LP, pressed on heavyweight CREAM VINYL with picture labels, featuring a slightly different version to the CD release. Housed in a stickered glossy gatefold picture sleeve with original glossy lyric inner and bonus set of three fold-out posters. Apart from a small sticker mark and some light shelfwear the sleeve is superb, the vinyl is in 'near as new' condition.

 

STING The Dream Of The Blue Turtles

Scarce US Mobile Fidelity label limited edition half-speed mastered 'Original Master Recording' 10-track audiophile LP, pressed on High Definition Super Vinyl by the Victor Company of Japan. Housed in a numberstickered gatefold picture sleeve complete with wraparound card series inner and 4-page lyric insert. This copy remains factory sealed in its original perforated bag and is therefore in MINT condition!

 

Thursday's Top Three! Including A Mega Queen Box Set, A Scarce Pet Shop boys LP And A Superb Release From Alan Skidmore!

QUEEN Ultimate Queen

Official 1995 UK Parlophone limited edition box set with 20 litho picture printed Gold CD albums which are exclusive to this box set. Housed a within deluxe glazed and numbered box with moving Freddie hologram on thefront. Also included is a beautiful glossy gold 16-page booklet. Complete with the original outer brown cardboard box which is individually numbered and features the Queen 'crest' logo.

 

PET SHOP BOYS Very

Rare 1993 UK 12-track LP, the fifth studio album by English electronic duo including Go West, vibrant picture sleeve complete with illustrated credits inner. The sleeve has only a few light signs of shelfwear and the vinyl isin 'near as new' condition.

 

ALAN SKIDMORE QUINTET Once Upon A Time on A Time

Very special 1970 UK 6-track MONO LP in the Deram Nova series, a crown jewel of modern British jazz, starring Kenny Wheeler, John Taylor, Harry Miller & pioneering free form percussionist Tony Oxley, including some jawdropping compositions such as the fast & furious The Yolk plus the wonderful Old San Juan. This is also very late for a mono release & consequently quite rare! The front laminated flipback sleeve shows just a little lightcreasing at the edges but is otherwise in excellent condition with clearly legible spine. The vinyl is very clean with just a few minor spindle marks to indicate play - wonderful!

This weeks top selections from our Pet Shop Boys mega collection!

PET SHOP BOYS Disco Four - Album Sampler

Rare 2007 UK 5-track promotional-only CD-R album sampler. Like its vinyl equivalent this includes the Dave Spoon Remix of Integral which was not on the final album release. It also contains the Dave SpoonDub Mix of Integral, which remains exclusive to this sampler! Also includes Pet Shop Boys remixes for The Killers 'Read My Mind' and Madonna's 'Sorry'. Housed inside a clear PVC wallet with title inlay sleeve.

 

PET SHOP BOYS Minimal - The Remixes

Official 2006 UK Parlophone label 10-track promotional-only CD-R acetate featuring mixes by Tocadisco, M-Factor, Tiga & Jesper Dahlback, Tom Stephan [Superchumbo] and Telex, plus the Tomcraft 7" Mix of 'In Private'. Custom printed disc + title / tracklisting insert.

 

PET SHOP BOYS Fundamentalism Part 2

Official 2006 UK Parlophone 4-track promotional CD-R acetate featuring tracks taken from the bonus remix disc issued with the limited edition of the 'Fundamental' album, includes 'In Private [Stuart Crichton Club Mix]', 'I'm With Stupid [Melnyk Heavy Petting Mix]', 'Minimal [Lobe Remix]' and 'Gomorrah [Dettinger Remix]'. Custom printed disc + title / tracklisting insert.

Wednesday's Top Three! Including A Rare Promotional 12" Triple Pack For The Pet Shop Boys, A Promo-Only Video CD Set For Sir Macca And A Celine Dion Hand-Made Bag!

PET SHOP BOYS Introspective Club Mixes

Rare 1988 US 9-track promotional 12" vinyl triple-pack including Left To My Own Devices [Shep Pettibone Mix], Device Mix, Domino Dancing [Base Mix], Always On My Mind [Shep's Holiday Mix], Shep's House, I'mNot Scared [LP Version], I Want A Dog [LP Version], It's Alright [LP Version] and Always On My Mind/In My House [LP Version], die-cut plain sleeve in shrink with individually numbered custom title sticker.

 

PAUL McCARTNEY Paul Is Live

Ultra rare 1994 German promotional only Toshiba triple Digital Video-CD set, issued to promote the 500CDT laptop computer. This set was pressed by Toshiba Germany only in very small quantities and appears very rarelyon the collectors market. Disc 1 + 2 feature live tracks recorded in concert on the 'New World Tour' featuring solo and Beatles songs including Let It be, Lady Madonna, Penny Lane, Yesterday & Hey Jude etc.The third disc contains a testing video disc. Housed in custom 'Laptop' fold-out digipak picture sleeve.

 

CELINE DION Loris Azzaro - Paris

1998 French hand-made genuine Azzaro Paris small black designer accessory backpack measuring approximately 13" x 10" - monogrammed with subtle 'Celine DION' signature in silver. With functional webbing shoulder straps & front double pouch pocket this really is a great item at a great price.

The Resident 'Lord Of Vinyl' And All Round Nice Chap Provides Us With Another Sneaky Peak At His: DICK'S PICKS!

THE SMITHS The World Won't Listen

ULTRA RARE official 1987 UK BPI certified GOLD sales award disc PRESENTED TO MORRISSEY!!. Issued to commemorate sales in excess of 100,000 copies of the Rough Trade album, this award features a gold LP mounted on a red background above a gold engraved dedication plaque and miniature of the album artwork, with mini Union 'Jack' Flag in the top left corner. Measures approximately 20" x 16" framed and glazed. An absolutely staggering itemfor all Smiths fans!

Tuesday's Top Three! Including A Madonna 12" Promotional Vinyl, John Dankworth On Tasty 60's Vinyl And A RARE Japanese Elvis!

MADONNA Drowned World

1998 UK 3-track promotional vinyl 12" featuring BT & Sasha Bucklodge Ashram Remix 9:26, Sky Fits Heaven Sasha Remix 7:21 and Victor Calderone Remix Edit 5:49, with custom printed labels and housed in a plain die-cut card sleeve.

 

 

JOHN DANKWORTH WITH HIS ORCHESTRA Zodiac Variations

1965 UK 'rough' textured Fontana label 13-track mono vinyl LP, recorded in London & New York, circa 1964 with the guest talents Bob Brookmeyer, Clark Terry, Phil Woods, Ronnie Ross, Ronnie Scott, Zoot Sims & more. Each track is dedicated to the signs of the zodiac & is a fully composed masterpiece from the late Dankworth, front laminated internal pocket gatefold sleeve with extensive notes. The sleeve shows little of its age & the vinyl looks barely played.

 

ELVIS PRESLEY Paradise, Hawaiian Style

Rare 1966 Japanese original HMV Victor black & silver label 'Living Stereo' LP. This copy is perfect with MINT vinyl. The laminated gatefold picture sleeve is stunning, retaining vibrant colours andunfaded white titles, plus crisp white background with the full lyrics printed inside the gatefold. Complete with the original blue and white obi, which is usually missing from these 45+ year old originals. How this record has stayed in suchspectacular condition for this long is nothing short of a miracle, and this rariety should not be missed out on!