PETER GABRIEL Birdy (Sealed 2002 US 'Original Master Lacquers' 45rpm box set, a one of a kind set cut from the original master tapes given to Classic Records by Real World to produce stampers that pressed their 200gram vinyl reissue editions,with only one set [1 of 1] of lacquers cut [1 per LP side - 4 sides: A1, A2, B1, B2]. In real time, the master tape was running along with the cutting lathe cutting the groove modulations in the master lacquer. The master lacquer was then electroplated & produced a Master plate used ultimately to make stampers that press vinyl records. Once the master lacquer has made its metal master it can still be played like an LP & represents the CLOSEST transfer to the original master tape used to cut it. The sound of lacquer is as close to the sound of the master tape as you can ever get - with the least amount of information lost in the transfer and the highest fidelity. The master lacquer of a Classic Records title offers the ultimate collectible given there is only one set per title. For these special "one of a kind editions" the master lacquers have been delicately trimmed down from 14" to 12" in diameter so that they can be played back on any modern turntable. Each disc is single sided & perfectly flat for playback sound that is nothing short of breathtaking. Each set is packaged in its own custom box & sealed and numbered to preserve their collectibility. This is a rare opportunity to procure a genuine, one of a kind collectible that will only grow in value over time PG6-45)