RARE David Bowie Heroes 77 UK LP PL12522 Island Contract Pressing Label Variant

Description: RARE David Bowie Heroes 77 UK LP (PL12522) - Island Contract Pressing Label Variant This is a rare early UK contract pressing of David Bowie’s 1977 album Heroes, pressed by Island Records in relatively small numbers before the Italian pressings were issued. It features several unique characteristics that distinguish it from other versions, making it highly collectible, particularly for Bowie completists. Key Details:Artist: David BowieAlbum: Heroes (1977)Catalogue Number: PL12522Pressing Information:Label: Orange Island Records label variant with a broader outer raised ridgeCenter Pressing Ring: Wider and deeper than typical pressingsSide 1 Matrix (Etched): PL 12522 A2 (looks like a continental "7"), I-32, A2, ZW with Sterling stampedSide 2 Matrix (Etched): PL 12522 B2 I-26, A5 with Sterling stamped, and some hard-to-read initialsNo quotation marks around the title "Heroes" on the album coverNotable omission: No "Dave’s R.C.A." etched on runoutsSome matrices have been scribed out, with etched replacementsVinyl Condition: Near Mint (NM) with only a few light marks; plays well with minimal surface noise at the startSleeve Condition: Semi-laminated sleeve with noticeable ring wear; RCA inner sleeve is yellowedInclusions: Lyric sheet included This rare pressing is a standout for any serious David Bowie collector due to its unique pressing details and the variant label, which is not yet fully documented on Discogs.

Price: 49.99 GBP

Location: Nottingham

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