Heavy Load "Full Speed At High Level" question

roihlem · Post by **roihlem** » Wed Mar 21, 2007 12:44 am

what is the difference between the original LP released in 78 and the Greek bootleg LP?

Post by **DaN** » Wed Mar 21, 2007 12:12 pm

I've only seen pictures of the Greek bootleg and it looked more glossy than the original (you just won't see the original in this condition). I also think the insert differs in shape and color. The original insert is slightly smaller than the A4 format and the text has a brownish color. I guess looking at the label and matrix would be best, but then you need both in front of you.

roihlem · Post by **roihlem** » Wed Mar 21, 2007 12:26 pm

has anyone got the matrix numbers? Has anyone got the matrix number of the original press?

Post by **DaN** » Wed Mar 21, 2007 12:34 pm

I'll check at home tonight.

NWN PROD · Post by **NWN PROD** » Thu Mar 22, 2007 6:51 pm

How much do originals go for?

Destrozer · Post by **Destrozer** » Thu Mar 22, 2007 7:16 pm

I paid like $50 for it some six/seven years ago... But I think that is less than it is worth now, or?

roihlem · Post by **roihlem** » Thu Mar 22, 2007 8:35 pm

It is much more worth now: http://popsike.com/php/quicksearch.php? ... s=&x=0&y=0

doomedplanet · Post by **doomedplanet** » Thu Mar 22, 2007 8:41 pm

original has a matrix of numbers and letters. Bootleg matrix is "Heavy Load" so it is easy to spot the bootleg.

Post by **DaN** » Fri Mar 23, 2007 6:57 pm

Side A: HSLP 03 A CR
Side B: HSLP 03 B CR

Though it is a really rare album, you always see at least one copy in the Stockholm record shops, since every record dealer in the country knows it's a rarity and always keep an eye out for it. Over here it usually goes for between 70-120 euros depending on shape.

roihlem · Post by **roihlem** » Fri Mar 23, 2007 8:08 pm

I have ordered a copy from Sweden for about 600 SEK...hopefully it is an original...

Post by **DaN** » Fri Mar 23, 2007 8:15 pm

roihlem wrote:I have ordered a copy from Sweden for about 600 SEK...hopefully it is an original...

Most likely. I've never seen the bootleg over here. 600 kr = pretty good price. Hope it has the insert. About every 2nd copy I've seen came without one.