BUDDY HOLLY Rave On EP Vinyl Record 7 Inch Coral 1962 FEP 2004 Extended Play 4-Prong Picture Sleeve

Buddy Holly - Rave On EP
(Original UK 1962 Pressing with Blue/Silver Coral Label. 4-Pronged Label Design. Housed in Pink Tinted Front Laminated 'MacNeill Press Ltd.' Flipback Picture Sleeve dated 9.62. Z/T Tax Code on label. 1D/1D Matrix)

Format: Vinyl Record - 7 Inch EP (45 rpm)
Country: UK
Year: 1962
Label: Coral
Catalogue No. FEP 2005

Matrix / Runout (Side A, runout, stamped): CFF-3-ID 1 BNH ZT
Matrix / Runout (Side B, runout, stamped): CFF-4-ID 1 BIH ZT

Condition: VG+/EX (Sleeve has a small crease across the top right-hand corner and an old record shop sticker on the back. The vinyl is in excellent clean condition with some light surface marks)

Side A:
1. Rave On
2. Take Your Time
Side B:
1. Early In The Morning
2. Now We're One

Introduce an exceptional rockabilly treasure to your collection with an authentic, original UK 1962 pressing of Buddy Holly's legendary "Rave On" extended play release. While the absolute premiere editions of this four-song compilation debuted in 1958 carrying a triangular tri-centre profile, this highly collectible 1962 British production stands as a phenomenal historical specimen in its own right. Issued on the Coral label with the catalogue identifier FEP 2005, this specific copy comes housed inside the scarce, highly sought-after pink-tinted picture sleeve variant printed by MacNeill Press Ltd. The front artwork has naturally mellowed over the decades into a warm tan or brownish hue, a well-documented aging characteristic that genuine discographers actively look for to prove vintage authenticity.

The physical specifications and archival stamping on this 45 rpm disc provide incredible credentials for serious music purists. The vinyl features the striking blue and silver Coral label livery, complete with a perfectly intact four-pronged push-out centre mechanism and a stamped "Z/T" purchase tax code. Imprinted clearly into the runout dead-wax are the early "1D" matrix sequences on both faces. Side A bursts to life with the explosive title track "Rave On" and the rhythmic swing of "Take Your Time", whilst Side B delivers the infectious "Early In The Morning" alongside the beautiful melody of "Now We're One". Evaluated at VG+/EX, the laminated flipback jacket shows some signs of handling with an old record shop sticker preserved on the rear, while the clean vinyl surface guarantees superb playback quality.

Locating fragile early 1960s pressings that have escaped severe groove wear, heavy spindle damage, or severe laminate peeling is a formidable task today. Standing as a timeless monument to the golden era of rock 'n' roll, this original 1962 British issue represents a spectacular, collectors-grade acquisition. Secure this magnificent slice of vintage music heritage for your personal collection today.