Hey gang - great topic.... I actually collect UK 12"er's so here goes my list of rarest 12"er's
•Simple Minds: "New Gold Dream 81,82,83,84" (Extended Version) ....This Is a legit Virgin records release only in Italy. Same cover as LP --- different back.
•Art Of Noise: "Legs" (Last Legs Mix) -- although this mix was ( I beleive) released in the U,S, -- what makes this rare, is that the cover has an ostrich instead of a horse. extraordinarily hard to find.
•Kraftwerk: "Neon Lights" on 'Luminous' vinyl (glow in the dark) (not super duper rare...but....very cool)
•OMD: "Telegraph" UK extended version (not Canadian)
•Men Without Hats: "Folk of The 80's" -- the original 10" - more of an E.P....Ok sorry -doesn't quite meet criteria...
•Prince "Purple Rain" 12" Promo on purple Vinyl (!)
•Depeche Mode "Enjoy The Silence" (The Quad: Final Mix) etched 1 sided
•Visage "Pleasure Boys" (hand drawn cover)
•David Sylvian "Secrets Of the Beehive" Promo Interview/sampler 500 pressed by Virgin
well, not really a stellar list for one who collects 12", but I mostly collect stuff I like, not because they are rare or valuable
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