Danzig - Danzig II - Lucifuge - Encapsulated copy (see description) - Vinyl record - 1st Pressing, Promo pressing - 1990

1. General information

Artist: Danzig
Album: Danzig II - Lucifuge
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Graded & Encapsulated (Open/Unsealed)
Label: Def American Recordings
Catalog Number: DEF 24281
Year: 1990 (Original Release)
Country: USA
Genre: Heavy Metal, Blues Rock, Hard Rock

2. Description

This is an original 1990 US vinyl pressing of Danzig's second studio album, "Danzig II - Lucifuge".
The item has been professionally authenticated, graded, and encapsulated by VMG (Vintage Media Grading). Unlike sealed copies, this unit has been inspected internally, confirming the condition of the actual vinyl disc.
A defining feature of this specific copy is that it is a Gold Stamped Promotional Copy. The front cover features a gold foil stamp ("Lent for Promotional Use Only") in the bottom left corner, indicating it was distributed to radio stations or press prior to the official retail release. It also retains two original hype stickers: one highlighting the tracks "Her Black Wings" and "Killer Wolf," and a circular "Def American" parental advisory warning.

3. Condition

Overall Grade: 8.0 (Excellent / EX).
Sub-Grades:
Vinyl: 9.5 This is an exceptional grade, indicating the record itself is in virtually perfect, unplayed condition.
Cover: 6.0 The cover shows signs of handling or shelf wear, which is common for promo copies that were circulated in 1990.
Label: 8.0.
Spine: 7.5.
Encapsulation: The record is preserved in a hard archival plastic slab by VMG.
Status: Open / Archival. The VMG label notes "Vinyl in Sleeve," meaning the record is stored inside the jacket within the slab.

4. Notes for collectors

Promo Rarity: Promotional copies with the gold stamp are highly collectible as they represent the earliest batch of records produced for the album's launch.
Audiophile Detail: The VMG label on the back explicitly lists the matrix runout information: "MASTERDISK", confirming this was mastered at the legendary Masterdisk studios (likely by Howie Weinberg), ensuring authentic original sound quality.
Album Significance: "Lucifuge" is widely regarded as Danzig's bluesiest and most cohesive work, featuring the classic lineup. Finding a copy with a (9.5) graded vinyl disc is difficult 30+ years later.

5. Matrix/labels

Slab Label (Front): 1990 Def American Recordings DEF 24281 - US - Gold Promo Stamp - "Her Black Wings" Hype Sticker - Grade 8.0.
Hype Sticker 1: "her black wings - killer wolf - DEF 24281".
Hype Sticker 2: "American * Def * American ... Contains Language Which May Be Objectionable To Some Listeners".
Gold Stamp: "Lent for Promotional Use Only. Any Sale or Unauthorized Transfer is Prohibited...".
Slab Label (Back): Side A: S-26873 PL9-11-A MASTERDISK / Side B: S-26874 PL9-11-B MASTERDISK.
Barcode: 0 7599-24281-1 8.