TEENAGE FANCLUB The Ballad of John & Yoko (Rare 1990 UK 1-track single-sided etched white label test presssing for the 7" vinyl single release, with lyric picture sleeve. Pressed by Mayking Records for the Paperhouse label. Recorded in New York'sFun City on 13th July 1990 with Wharton Tiers and mixed by Gumball's Don Fleming before being fittingly mastered at London's Abbey Road studio. This copy shows one or two inaudible cosmetic paper scuffs, but remains in superb condition and more...
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JIMMY OWENS Headin' Home (Test Pressing for the 1978 UK 7-track LP, with plain white labels annotated with the side detail & machine stamped with the catalogue number & matrices in the run-outs. Also stars the likes of Stanley Cowell, Seldon Powell & Billy Cobham. Comes housed in a plain card sleeve with handwritten tracklist. Pressed in tiny numbers purely to test the sonics, the vinyl still looks barely played AMLJ729) more...
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ED THIGPEN Ed Thigpen's Action Re Action (Test Pressing for the 1975 UK two-part LP - Killer Psychedelic Jazz-Funk a la Miles Davis, recorded with a bunch of Swedish session pro's with all the right ingredients including funky drums, deep basstothe fore, electric piano, echoplex & the mighty Sabu Martinez on congas! The labels are plain white & annotated with the side detail & machine stamped with the catalogue number & matrices in the run-outs. Pressed in tiny numbers purely to t more...
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THE SINGERS UNLIMITED A Cappella (Test pressing for the 1971 UK 10-track LP with hand-annotated factory sample pink labels, including some amazing multi-tracked vocal harmonising of three Lennon-McCartney tunes, Michelle, Fool On The Hill & Here, There & Everywhere, commercial-issue front laminated picture sleeve BAP5005) more...
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BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN The River (Super Rare 1980 UK 9-track LP Test Pressing for Side Two only of the double album [C1-C5/ D1-D4], starting with 'Point Blank' & ending on 'Wreck On The Highway'. The labels are plain white & the run-out grooves have the following etchings: '84634 A1 CBS S 88510 C1/ 84623 B1 CBS S 88510 D1'. The label is custom stickered one side with a small piece of printed paper reading '(P) 1980 Original sound recording made by Bruce Springsteen, CBS Records a more...
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MONTY ALEXANDER Here Comes The Sun (Test Pressing for the 1971 UK 7-track stereo LP with custom factory labels annotated with the catalogue number detail, featuring the Jamaican pianist expertly backed by Eugene Wright [bass], Montego Joe [congas] & Duffy Jackson [drums], front laminated picture sleeve. Pressed in tiny numbers like this, purely to test the sonics, the front laminated picture sleeve shows little of its age & the vinyl is Excellent with minimal play BAP5037) more...
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TEENAGE FANCLUB God Knows It's True (Rare 1990 UK white label 4-track 12" vinyl test pressing for the single release, als featuring Weedbreak, So Far Gone & Ghetto Blaster, with wraparound proof picture sleeve. The sleeve shows some minor wearfrom storage over the years, while the vinyl only has one or two inaudible paper scuffs and remains in superb condition. A great addition to any serious Teenage Fanclub collection PAPER007T) more...
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TEENAGE FANCLUB A Catholoic Education (Very Rare 1990 UK 11-track white label test pressing of the debut LP from the Scottish Indie band on the Paperhouse label, with wraparound proof sleeve. Includes the tracks Heavy Metal and Everything Flows.The sleeve shows on only the lightest of edgewear from storage, while the vinyl itself has only one or two inaudible paper scuffs to show for 30 years in the wild, and remains in superb condition. This is the first time we have seen a test pre more...
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TEENAGE FANCLUB A Catholic Education (Very Rare 1990 USA 11-track white label test pressing of the US issue of their debut LP from on the Matador label, with plain company die-cut sleeve, with an A4 one page press release attached. Includes the tracks Heavy Metal and Everything Flows. Aside from one or two inaudileb paper scuffs, that are nothing more than cosmetic, this increidbly hard to find US test pressing is in superb condition This is the first time we have seen a US test press more...
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FRANK SINATRA A Man Alone (Test Pressing for the 1969 UK 12-track mono LP on a plain white label with just the catalogue number & side detail annotated one side with machine stamped matrices in the run-outs, housed in a plain card sleeve with label copy sheet denoting a '19th September 1969' release date. Pressed in tiny numbers purely to test the sonics, the vinyl remains in Excellent condition with very little play RLP1030) more...
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THE LA'S There She Goes (Rare 1990 UK 3-track white label test pressing for the 12" vinyl single release, also including Freedom Song and All By Myself, with commericial picture sleeve. The sleeve shows minimal wear, and the vinyl has only a handful of inaudible surface scuffs that are nothing more than cosmetic and do not affect play. A fantastic addition to any indie collection GOLAS512) more...
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SEEFEEL Succour (Scarce 1995 UK 11-track white label Test Pressing for the double vinyl LP issue of their second studio album released on the Warp Records label following their departure from Too Pure. The vinyl discs look barely playedand display the WARPLP28A-D' & Damont matrices scratched into the run-out grooves and sit inside plain white die-cut paper sleeve. Additionally, this copy also comes accompanied by a fold-out card gig flyer advertising their performance at The more...
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HARVEY MASON M.V.P. (Test Pressing for the 1983 UK 8-track LP from the American soul, jazz & disco drummer, featuring top notch Boogie Disco power including the rare groove classic 'On & On'. The labels are custom printed black on white with giant '1' & '2' side detail & the record is housed in a custom title stickered plain card sleeve. The sleeve has some natural age wear foxing & the vinyl is Excellent with few signs of play. Not many made! AB4283) more...
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VARIOUS-EDUCATIONAL, INFORMATIONAL & HISTORICAL An Audio Obstacle Course - Shure Trackability Test Record (1967 US 15-track vinyl LP, a trackability test record for stereo cartridges, pasted picture sleeve with instructional insert. Both the sleeve & vinyl are Near Mint TTR101) more...
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NATIONAL PARK Great Western (Scarce original 1998 UK limited edition 2-track 10" vinyl single released on the collectable Earworm label by the Scottish Indie / Post Rock quartet, also including the b-side 'Shapes, Stars', with both tracks having previously been recorded live onto cassette in December 97 & April 98 respectively. The vinyl has only light signs of play and comes housed in the original card picture sleeve which has a little age discolouration. Additionally, this copy come more...
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DAVID SYLVIAN Gone To Earth (1986 UK original 1-sided white label LP test pressing for Disc 1 Side B of the double album. Featuring the 3-tracks Wave, River Man and Silver Moon. The flip side just plays a constant test tone. The matrix numberis machine stamped VDL 1 B-2U-1-1-1 and this test pressing comes housed inside its period-correct poly-lined paper sleeve with date code '686' indicating it was produced in June 1986, before the September 1986 release date. In the long-distant pas more...
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SIMPLE MINDS New Gold Dream 81-82-83-84 (Rare Test Pressing for the classic 1982 UK 9-track LP, with plain white unannotated labels, A1-U matrix & 'Bilbo Tape One' etchings in both run-outs. Comes complete with the first press gold inner & retail picture sleeve. Pressed in tiny numbers purely to test the sonics & never seen before, the sleeve shows barely any wear & the vinyl is nice & clean & in Excellent condition with very few signs of play. Now a fine collector's piece V223 more...
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IGGY POP Zombie Birdhouse (Rare Test Pressing for the 1982 UK 12-track LP, with guest appearance by Chris Stein & Clem Burke of Blondie. The labels are numbered '1' & '2' in custom black on white & the matrix detail is machine stamped inthe run-outs, complete with the label copy sheet. The vinyl grades EX/EX- with some light hairline marks not upsetting play CHR1399) more...
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QUEEN Sheer Heart Attack (Rare 1985 UK 6-track one sided LP test pressing for the first side of the album, from The Complete Works box set, with 'D QB 13 A-1-1-1-' stamped matrix details. The plain white label has '2nd track Killer Queen' hand annotated with matching plain white inner. These were pressed in tiny numbers purely to test the sonics and were usually destroyed after use, these were never intended for sale to the general public. The vinyl remains in an outstanding condition more...
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QUEEN Live Killers II (Rare 1985 UK 7-track one sided LP test pressing for the second side of the album, from The Complete Works box set, with 'D QB 19 B-1-1-1-' stamped matrix details. This has plain white labels without anything written, withinan hand annotated plain white inner with '1st track Mama' which obviously means Bohemian Rhapsody. These were pressed in tiny numbers purely to test the sonics and were usually destroyed after use, these were never intended for sale to the more...
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THE STRANGLERS The Collection 1977-1982 (Rare 1982 UK 14-track red label vinyl LP test pressing for the compilation album, this has plain red labels with no print or writting, and has stamped 'LBG 30353 A-2-1-1-' / 'LBG 30353 B-1-1-1-' matrices. But that is not all, this example comes with a wraparound proof sleeve for the withdrawn picture sleeve, featuring the band name across the front with a black background and red album title at the top, this can be found on Greek & German press more...
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THE BEATLES 20 Greatest Hits (Rare 1982 UK 20-track white label vinyl LP test pressing for the compilation album, with plain white labels without any print or writing, and has stamped 'PCTC 260 A-3-1-1' / 'PCTC 260 B-3-1-1' matrices. This examplealso includes a wraparound proof picture sleeve without a barcode printed. The sleeve displays some minor general wear & signs of age, and when this was procuded they must have been in a rush as this has not been folded correctly and has rusti more...
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GERRY RAFFERTY Sleepwalking (1982 UK 8-track red label vinyl LP test pressing, for his fifth studio album which sees a marked change in sound, synths and drum machines are in, includes the track The Right Moment. The labels remain blank and has 'LBG 30352 A-2U' / 'B-1U' matrices and 'Town House' all stamped, also includes unique wraparound proof artwork picture sleeve. The sleeve displays minimal wear and the vinyl looks barely played) more...
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ROCKY BURNETTE Son Of Rock And Roll (1979 UK 12-track white label vinyl LP, the debut album from the American rock and roll singer/musician including his hit single, Tired of Toein' the Line. The plain white labels have no writting, this has EMC3323 A-1 / B-1 stamped matrices. The vinyl remains in a really nice condition with very little light signs of play. This was acquired from an ex EMI employee, who worked closely with the record label, their many artists and other labels) more...
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ROCKY BURNETTE Rocky Burnette (1982 UK 13-track red label vinyl LP Test Pressing, for his second album. The plain labels have no writting, this has EMC3421 A-1 / B-1 stamped matrices. The vinyl remains in a really nice condition with very littlelight signs of play. This was acquired from an ex EMI employee, who worked closely with the record label, their many artists and other labels) more...
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FREDDIE JACKSON Just Like The First Time (Rare Test Pressing for the 1986 Japanese 10-track LP with custom white labels, housed in a plain white card sleeve with Japanese label copy sheet attached & two fold-out Japanese inserts detailing the release of the album. The vinyl is mint & unplayed ECS-91195) more...
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SOFT MACHINE Triple Echo (1977 UK single-sided test pressing for the A side of record 1 from the triple LP box set with unannotated white labels and SHSTW8001 A1 matrix stamped into the dead wax as well as G1 stampers to indicate the first pressing. Pressed in tiny numbers purely to test the sonics & never intended for sale to the public, this disc was stored by an industry worker and has been carefully archived since it was pressed, leaving the labels beautifully clean and the vin more...
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SERGIO MENDES Brasil '65 (Super Rare Test Pressing for the 1965 Japanese 10-track stereo LP pressed on Black Vinyl [stock copies were Red], recorded with Wanda De Sah on vocals & Rosinha De Valenca on guitar. The factory labels are custom pressed with tracklist detail either side on a white background. The vinyl grades Near Mint & comes housed in a special die-cut 'sample record' sleeve issued by Toshiba Records CP-8181) more...
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THE VENTURES Best 20 Vol. 1 & 2 (Rare Pair of Test Pressings for the 1969 & 1970 Japanese-only 20-track LP compilations, both pressed exclusively on Wine Red Everclean Vinyl. The factory labels are custom pressed with tracklist detail either side on a white background. Both vinyl discs grade Near Mint & come housed in special die-cut 'sample record' sleeves issued by Toshiba Records LP-99009/25) more...
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ALICE COOPER From The Inside (Rare 1978 US 10-track vinyl LP Test Pressing, with 'Monarch Record MFG. CO.' white labels with black print but without any details filled in, the A Side has the matrix details 'BSK-1-3263-REI M-1 Kendun 23912', whilst the B Side has 'BSK-2-3263 A2 F20 REI Mastered By Capitol 23912-x', in a plain die-cut card sleeve. The vinyl displays just a little light signs of play, a fantaastic example) more...
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