quick mcis vinyl question

[sonic19]

I picked up a copy of this last month at my local record store and was wondering if there is any way of picking out if its a fake without actually opening the record. I’ve read over a bunch of these threads but couldn’t really find anything definitive without looking at the matrix numbers. I talked to the owner who said he ordered it from europe and thought it was a reissue. Theres no white box in the right corner either. I realize there are a good amount of red flags going up, but was just checking here before I return it. Any thoughts?

[some pumpkins]

http://www.spfreaks.com/default.aspx?pa … &item=2117

read the extra information

[Arthur]

Theres no white box in the right corner either. I realize there are a good amount of red flags going up, but was just checking here before I return it. Any thoughts?[/quote:3imrzuti]
Not only red flags, but also Dirty Arthur (aka The Collectors’ Fairy) whispering his famous quote in your ear in a really dark alley:

"I know what you’re thinking. "Did he buy Mellon Collie with the white box, or without?" Well, to tell you the truth, in all this collecting excitement I kind of lost track myself. But being as this is Mellon Collie, the most rocking best album in the world, and would blow your head clean off, you’ve got to ask yourself one question: Do I feel lucky? Well, do ya, punk?"

[sonic19]

Alright, thanks for clearing that up guys. Definitely be getting some cash back tomorrow.

[Author]

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