GRAIL Oasis - Definitely Maybe 1994 1st UK Press "Damont" Strong VG+/VG+
$449.00
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GRAIL Oasis - Definitely Maybe 1994 1st UK Press "Damont" Strong VG+/VG+
$449.00
OASIS - DEFINITELY MAYBE
Rare, grail item here... Original 1st UK "Damont" Pressing of Definitely Maybe, the debut studio album by Oasis released 30th August, 1994. Reasonable offers considered.
Double LP (2 discs)
UK Release
Import
Released by Creation Records, catalog # CRE LP 169
Damont Pressing
Released 30 Aug 1994
Barcode #5017556301692
Unique aspects to this pressing:
(a) Track B3 "Sad Song" was not included on CD/cassette versions
(b) Spine of album cover is turquoise color
(c) No track durations
Note that there was a counterfeit version of this pressing made in 2008. It has different runouts and the barcode corresponds to a Moby release. It also has slightly unsharp printing. BEWARE of counterfeits when shopping this collector's item!
Runouts:
Side 1: "CRE LP 169 A1 - DAMONT AL"
Side 2: "CRE LP 169 [scratchout] B1 - DAMONT AP"
Side 3: "CRE LP 169 [scratchout] C1 2 DAMONT H" ("H" might be an "I")
Side 4: "CRE LP 169 [scratchout] D1 - DAMONT AE"
Both discs have been ultrasonically and hand cleaned.
Sleeve is graded VG+. Overall very nice condition; there are minor deficiencies -- some corner softening, some edgewear, minor ring wear on the back in the upper left quadrant, some minor horizontal creases along the spine. See the numerous close-up pictures provided here for physical condition. Generic inner sleeves, presumed original, are included but discs will ship in new audiophile sleeves.
Vinyl is play graded Strong VG+ or better (my highest grade for used vinyl). All four sides play through excellent with no issues or deficiencies. Visually vinyl looks very clean but there are light marks that keep it from grading NM. Inspection under direct bright light yields the following:
(a) Side one has some light spots, surface scratches/hairlines, none of which impact play.
(b) Side two has some light spots and a couple light surface marks/hairlines, none of which impact play.
(c) Side three has a handful of light surface marks/hairlines which do not impact playback.
(d) Side four has a handful of light surface marks/hairlines that don't impact playback.
Again, please refer to the numerous pictures available for detail on condition.