MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP MSG JAPAN 1980 1ST PRESS 1S NM ULTRASONIC ARCHIVAL SLV WWS-81376

Ultrasonic Cleaned and Play Tested. Housed in archival Hudson Hi-Fi 3 layer 30um HDPE Archival Rice Paper Sleeve and 2x3 mil outer cover sleeve. Shipped in LP Standard Vinyl Record Mailer.  

Title: The Michael Schenker Group
Artist/Personnel: Michael Schenker (Lead Guitar), Gary Barden (Vocals), Simon Phillips (Drums), Mo Foster (Bass), Don Airey (Keyboards)
Genre: Rock (Hard Rock, Heavy Metal)
Label: Chrysalis Records (distributed by Toshiba-EMI Ltd., Japan)
Producer: Roger Glover
Sound Engineer: Jeremy Green
Pressing Facility: Toshiba-EMI Ltd. (identified by the "TO" or specific symbols in the runout)
Release Date: October 21, 1980
Release Country: Japan
Catalog Number: WWS-81376
Format: 12" Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo
Cover Condition: EX (Excellent) with creases
OBI Condition: None
Insert Condition: NM (Near Mint)
Vinyl Condition: NM (Near Mint)
Vinyl Playback: NM (Near Mint)
Runout Side 1:  1302-A 1S 〄 
Runout Side 2:  1302-B 1S 〄 
Unique Identifying Factors: Includes "US Lyric inner sleeve" and Japanese biography insert. Features unique Toshiba-EMI factory symbols in the deadwax indicating a first Japanese pressing.
Record Grading

Conservatively graded. Cover, OBI, and Inserts are graded on appearance. Records are graded on appearance and play quality.

MINT (M) - As good as its gets.
NEAR MINT (NM) - Almost perfect. Glossy or opaque. Plays near perfect. 
Excellent (E +/-)- Glossy. Vinyl shows very little wear, plays beautifully. 
Very Good (VG +/-) - Has light marks, scuffs, from usage, plays great (Some surface noise evident in soft passages.  
Good or Lower-  We generally don't sell records in this condition or lower.


WHY JAPANESE VINYL?

Japanese vinyl pressings are globally renowned for their superior"virgin" vinyl compounds, which provide an exceptionally low "stone silent" noise floor and crystal-clear audio fidelity. During the 1970s and '80s, Japanese plants maintained much higher higher quality control standards than their Western counterparts, using fresh stampers to ensure every copy captured the full dynamic range of the master tapes. These releases are also celebrated for their premium packaging, featuring heavy-duty card-stock covers and archival-grade inner sleeves that preserve the record better over time. For the serious listener, a Japanese pressing represents the pinnacle of audiophile craftsmanship and long-term durability. 

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