I could do with the money…
To the amusement of normal people everywhere, a first pressing of the RCA UK Hunky Dory vinyl LP
You can read just why this particular copy is deemed so valuable by clicking on the image above and reading the original eBay description, but basically it’s because the sleeve is laminated instead of the far more common matt finish.
“What, an extra five hundred quid just because it’s shiny?” as my wife enquired with incredulous disbelief. Indeed yes…
This is not the first copy to surface in recent months, but the price is steadily rising, and though I have about twenty five vinyl copies from around the globe, including a couple of UK first pressings, I have to admit with some sadness that I don’t have a laminated sleeve.
Now, I’m sure I had a couple more Hunky Dorys kicking around in the loft…perhaps I just didn’t notice the shiny sleeve…see you later.