27th Sep, 2022 14:00

David Bowie and Glam Rock

 
Lot 46
 
Lot 46 - DAVID BOWIE - ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS 12" (ORIGINAL UK WHITE LABEL TEST PRESSING - VIRGIN VS 83812)
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DAVID BOWIE - ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS 12" (ORIGINAL UK WHITE LABEL TEST PRESSING - VIRGIN VS 83812)

DAVID BOWIE - ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS 12" (ORIGINAL UK WHITE LABEL TEST PRESSING - VIRGIN VS 83812). Super cool Bowie rarity with this original UK 12" white label (single sided) test pressing of Absolute Beginners. With handwritten label 'Absolute Beginners' with initials in pen. The record is in superb Ex+ condition showing only a couple of extremely fine, faint and wispy paper marks. Matrix/runout (machine stamped): VS A-1U - 1 - 1- with BILBO TAPE ONE etched and LPFB12 machine stamped on the non-playing side. Housed with original 'generic' inner sleeve which is stamped 16 JAN 1986 (12 days before the commercial UK release).

Sold for £190

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DAVID BOWIE - ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS 12" (ORIGINAL UK WHITE LABEL TEST PRESSING - VIRGIN VS 83812). Super cool Bowie rarity with this original UK 12" white label (single sided) test pressing of Absolute Beginners. With handwritten label 'Absolute Beginners' with initials in pen. The record is in superb Ex+ condition showing only a couple of extremely fine, faint and wispy paper marks. Matrix/runout (machine stamped): VS A-1U - 1 - 1- with BILBO TAPE ONE etched and LPFB12 machine stamped on the non-playing side. Housed with original 'generic' inner sleeve which is stamped 16 JAN 1986 (12 days before the commercial UK release).

Auction: David Bowie and Glam Rock, 27th Sep, 2022

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