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This is an original 1st UK pressing. It is not a reissue. It is rare to find a true first A1/B1 of 'Lodger': almost all copies have either an A2 or B2 matrix (or both!). This copy also has a rare insert promoting the fourteen RCA Bowie albums released prior to 'Lodger'.

This has the following 1st matrix numbers:

Side one: BOW LP 1 (PL.13254) A-1     NO SENSE IS BETTER . . .

Side two: BOW LP 1 (PL 13254 B-1)     . . . THAN NONE AT ALL

Description
Disc: The vinyl has retained its original sheen with very few marks: just some very fine hairlines and sleeve-removal marks when viewed under bright, direct light. I would grade it as Excellent (Ex).

Labels: No tears, stickers, writing etc, just some spindle marking and slight foxing.

Sleeve: The sleeve has no seam splits, tears, writing, stickers etc, just some normal signs of age or use. There is a small scrape and a (straight-line) manufacturing blemish in the lamination on the back section which I've shown close up in the final photos, but there's nothing major.

Lyric insert and promo insert: Both very nice with no major issues.

Detracting features not covered above:  None.

All photographs are of the actual item for sale. Please ask any questions before you bid or buy.

Where gradings are given these are based on the UK Record Collector grading system (see below) and are visual gradings only, unless the listing specifically states that it is a play-grading.

I use the UK RECORD COLLECTOR GRADING SYSTEM. This grading system differs from some other grading systems, in particular the Goldmine grading system. Please make sure that you are familiar with the UK record collector grading system before you bid.

Mint: The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition. Records advertised as Sealed or Unplayed should be Mint.

Excellent: The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packag­ing might have slight wear and/or creasing.

Very Good: The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable sur­face marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable.

Good: The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discoloration, etc.

Fair: The record is still just playable but has not been cared for prop­erly and displays considerable surface noise; it may even jump. The cover and contents will be torn, stained and/or defaced.

Poor: The record will not play properly due to scratches, bad surface noise, etc. The cover and contents will be badly damaged or partly missing.

Bad: The record is unplayable or might even be broken, and is only of use as a collection-filler.

Plus (+) or Minus (-) are added where items fall between gradings. I only ever use one plus or minus.

P&P costs as follows:

UK:

First LP or 12" record = £4.95, each additional item no extra P&P charge.

First 7" record = £3.95, each additional item no extra P&P charge.

Europe:

First LP or 12" record = £14.95, each additional item = an extra £2.20 P&P charge.

First 7" record = £11.95, each additional item = an extra £1.00 P&P charge.

Rest of the world:

First LP or 12" record = £24.95, each additional item = an extra £2.20 P&P charge.

First 7" record = £14.95, each additional item = an extra £1.00 P&P charge.