Dmitry Demchenko is a familiar name to many record collectors and readers of this blog, because he has an unequalled ability to find copies of rare albums that come with rare promo stickers, which he then sells on eBay for enviable sums.
One of the most sought-after albums in the world is the original US white label promo of The Velvet Underground & Nico.
Click HERE to see a copy that was sold on eBay in December 2017 for $750, with the name 'CARLSON' written on the label (thereby diminishing its value and collector appeal).
Here are some images of that copy:
And click HERE to see a copy Dmitry sold on eBay a month later for just over $2000, with an 'ORIGINAL RECTANGULAR "D.J. SAMPLES PROMOTIONAL COPIES" WHITE STICKER' on the label (thereby enhancing its value and collector appeal).
Here are some images of Dmitry's copy:
Both auctions clearly show an original copy - indeed, the labels in each are identical down to the same microscopic details.
As is so often the case with items sold by 'Dimagraphy', serious collectors worldwide are curious about the sticker in his listing.
Has anyone seen another WLP of this album with that sticker on the label?
The only other example I can find online was sold on eBay in April 2017... by lucky old Dmitry! You can see that one HERE.
Looking forward to your feedback!
One of the most sought-after albums in the world is the original US white label promo of The Velvet Underground & Nico.
Click HERE to see a copy that was sold on eBay in December 2017 for $750, with the name 'CARLSON' written on the label (thereby diminishing its value and collector appeal).
Here are some images of that copy:
And click HERE to see a copy Dmitry sold on eBay a month later for just over $2000, with an 'ORIGINAL RECTANGULAR "D.J. SAMPLES PROMOTIONAL COPIES" WHITE STICKER' on the label (thereby enhancing its value and collector appeal).
Here are some images of Dmitry's copy:
Both auctions clearly show an original copy - indeed, the labels in each are identical down to the same microscopic details.
As is so often the case with items sold by 'Dimagraphy', serious collectors worldwide are curious about the sticker in his listing.
Has anyone seen another WLP of this album with that sticker on the label?
The only other example I can find online was sold on eBay in April 2017... by lucky old Dmitry! You can see that one HERE.
Looking forward to your feedback!
