JON ANDERSON Hold On To Love (Extremely rare 1984 US ultra high-grade methyl cellulose metal based lacquer reference double sided test pressing 7" acetate for the 7" single [38-07766] and includes 'Sundancing' on the B-Side, with custom 'Bernie Grundman Mastering' typed labels with the title & pressing date of 8th March. The acetate features the 3:58 Version of 'Hold On To Love' and 3:17 Version of 'Sundancing' & is housed in a generic hand annotated 'Bernie Grundman Mastering' 12" sleeve - Superb!)
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ELTON JOHN Nikita (Very rare original 1985 UK Phonogram single sided 7" metal based methyl cellulose lacquer acetate for the single release, with handwritten artist, title and catalogue number details on the label, in a custom stamped white papersleeve with wraparound proof picture sleeve) more...
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BOOTHILL FOOT TAPPERS Love And Affection (1985 UK Phonogram single sided 7" metal based methyl cellulose lacquer acetate for the single release, Phonogram company 'A' label with handwritten artist, title, duration and catalogue number details) more...
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PET SHOP BOYS Heart (Rare 1988 UK 10" single sided metal based high grade methyl cellulose lacquer acetate for the 4:15 version of the single release, nice hand annotated Abbey Road studios custom labels in die cut studio sleeve) more...
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U2 Angel Of Harlem (Rare US A&M Mastering Studios single sided metal based ultra high-grade methyl cellulose lacquer 12" acetate reference disc for the single release, custom studio reference label with artist, title, length and speed in a plaindie-cut card sleeve)
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BOB DYLAN It Takes A Lot To Laugh, It Takes A Train To Cry (60s UK 45RPM 7" single sided metal based methyl cellulose lacquer acetate featuring what appears to be a mono mix of the take that is to be found on the 1965 'Highway 61 Revisited' album, with custom Emidisc typed labels & 'Kinney Music Ltd' stamp. So often found in poor condition as a result of their fragile nature, this copy is in fantastic condition & would still be graded EX-/EX if on vinyl) more...
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BOB DYLAN Corina, Corina (60s UK 45RPM 7" single sided metal based methyl cellulose lacquer acetate featuring what appears to be a mono mix of the take that is to be found on the 1963 'The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan' album, with custom Emidisc typed[& mis-spelt!] labels & 'Kinney Music Ltd' stamp. So often found in poor condition as a result of their fragile nature, this copy is in fantastic condition & would still be graded EX-/EX if on vinyl) more...
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BOB DYLAN Dear Landlord (60s UK 45RPM 7" single sided metal based methyl cellulose lacquer acetate featuring what appears to be a mono mix of a different take to that found on the 1968 'John Wesley Harding' album, with custom typed labels. So often found in poor condition as a result of their fragile nature, this copy is in fantastic condition & would still be graded VG+/EX- if on vinyl) more...
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PAUL ANKA To Wait For Love (1964 UK single sided 7" metal based high grade methyl cellulose lacquer acetate for the A-side of the single release [RCA1434] with hand annotated Decca Group custom labels with typed title & artist name in plain die cut paper sleeve. Very few of these are ever produced, mostly for in-studio sonic reference, so seldom leave the studio or are destroyed once the final master is approved. This copy shows just a few light surface scuffs & plays without fault) more...
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THE ARMADA ORCHESTRA Philly Armada Part 1 (1977 UK double sided 7" metal based high grade methyl cellulose lacquer acetate for the single release, also including You Make Me Feel Brand New, with hand annotated Pye Recording Studios custom labelsin plain die cut sleeve. Very few of these are ever produced, mostly for in-studio sonic reference, so seldom leave the studio or are destroyed once the final master is approved, so to find one in near 'as new' condition like this one is a real more...
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VIOLA WILLS If You Read My Mind (1980 UK single sided 7" metal based high grade methyl cellulose lacquer acetate for the A-side of the single release [featuring the 4:08 Version] with hand annotated Tape 1 custom labels in plain die cut sleeve. Very few of these are ever produced, mostly for in-studio sonic reference, so seldom leave the studio or are destroyed once the final master is approved, so to find one in near 'as new' condition like this one is a real treat!) more...
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HEAVEN 17 (We Don't Need This) Fascist Groove Thang (Rare 1981 UK Tape 1 Studios one-sided 7" metal based methyl cellulose lacquer acetate for the single release, with hand annotated studio labels detailing the artist, title, song length and catalogue info. Produced to test the sound quality,very few of these would have been made, let alone survived. What's more, it's in lovely condition! VS400) more...
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DIRE STRAITS Brothers In Arms (Rare 1985 UK Vertigo/Phonogram label ultra high-grade methyl cellulose metal based lacquer reference single sided test pressing acetate for the promotional 7" pressed onto a 10" disc - this copy was issued to radioto promote the release of this track as a single and has the picture label from the release [DSDJ11] stuck over the generic 'Town House' studio label where the acetate was cut. This item remains in stunning condition, with only a few minor storage marks and a few signs of play!)
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DURAN DURAN Reach Up For The Sunrise (Rare 2004 UK Masterpiece 1-sided 12" metal based methyl cellulose acetate for the 12" single featuring the Almighty Mix, with custom typewritten studio label, housed in a studio sleeve) more...
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MADONNA The Look Of Love (Rare original 1987 US Sire label 1-sided 10" ultra high-grade methyl cellulose metal based lacquer reference test pressing acetate for the single, this track was never released on a 10" so this would have been a test for7" single. Custom 'Sire' typed label with the title, artist name and track length [4:03] plus hand written '31326' text, housed in a generic hand annotated white sleeve - superb item!)
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MADONNA Who's That Girl (Rare original 1987 US Sire label 1-sided 10" ultra high-grade methyl cellulose metal based lacquer reference test pressing acetate for the single, this track was never released on a 10" so this would have been a test for7" single. Custom 'Sire' typed label with the title, artist name and track length [3:58] plus hand written '31322' text, housed in a generic hand annotated white sleeve - superb item!)
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MADONNA Express Yourself (Rare original 1989 US Sire label Sterling Sound studio 1-sided 10" ultra high-grade methyl cellulose metal based lacquer reference test pressing acetate with a 7" playing surface and has a playing speed of 45RPM, features the 7" DJ Remix Edit version that was issued on the US promotional only 7". Custom 'Sterling Sound' studio typed label with the title, artist name and track length [4:03] plus hand written catalogue number '7-22948' text, housed in a generic 12" white sleeve - superb item!)
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JUNIOR Runnin' (Rare 1983 UK single sided metal based methyl cellulose lacquer acetate for the single release featuring the 3:45 Version. This copy has a Mastering Room label with handwritten titles & comes in the original Rhone-Poulenc Systemesgeneric company paper sleeve!) more...
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THE STYLE COUNCIL A Solid Bond In Your Heart (Very Rare 1983 UK double-sided 7" metal based methyl cellulose lacquer acetate for the single release, also featuring the Instrumental version & It Just Came To Pieces In My Hands. The Master Roomstudio labels are annotated with the artist & brief song detail. The disc is Excellent with few signs of wear & is housed in an audio reference sleeve with small annotations from the pressing engineer. Most definitely a standout piece for thecolle more...
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ORANGE JUICE L.O.V.E... Love (Extremely rare double sided metal based ultra high-grade methyl cellulose lacquer acetate for the 1981 UK 7" single, with Polygram studio labels annotated with the artist, title & timing details for both L.O.V.E.['3'38'] & the b-side, Intuition Told Me ['3'15']. Very few of these type acetates ever escape the studio & seldom reach the hands of the general public. The acetate's surface can only be played a select handful of times before sound deteriora more...
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DIANA ROSS I'm Still Waiting (Rare Original circa 1969 UK EMIdisc single sided 45RPM metal based ultra-high grade methyl cellulose lacquer 7" sized acetate for the 1970 single, with classic EMIdisc type label hand annotated with song title only.Notoriously fragile, this copy has survived the last forty five years well, the playing surface bares some noticeable marks however it does play through without sticking or jumping. A really nice example and a must have for any collection)
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THE DOORS Awake (Rare circa 1978 US single sided metal based ultra high-grade methyl cellulose lacquer 7" acetate cut into a 45RPM 10" disc, this has no labels but has a hand annotated die-cut sleeve which simply states 'Doors Awake' and playsanedited version of the Ghost Song with a running time of approximately three minutes long, different to version on the An American Prayer album. As you would expect, there are a few light surface marks but we have played and can confirm it play more...
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MARCH VIOLETS Turn To The Sky (Rare 1986 UK ultra-high-grade methyl cellulose metal based lacquer reference single sided acetate for the 7" single, cut into a 45RPM 10" disc, with a Town House studios label which has hand annotated artist name& title, comes in a plain sleeve also with artist & title handwritten. The previous owner worked closely with the band along with Sisters Of Mercy, this was the group's final single before they split up)
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ELTON JOHN Passengers (1984 US Audiodisc single sided 7" metal based high grade methyl cellulose lacquer acetate for the single release, with typed custom label. This copy is in superb near 'as new' condition with few signs of its thirty years)
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RONI SIZE REPRAZENT Dirty Beatz (2001 UK Heathmans Mastering Studios double sided metal based ultra high-grade methyl cellulose lacquer 12" acetate reference disc for the single with a Bushwacka Remix and Dub from Wookie on the flip, custom studio reference label with artist, title, length and speed in a mastering company sleeve)
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MJ COLE Sincere (2000 UK Whitfield Recording Studios double sided metal based ultra high-grade methyl cellulose lacquer 12" acetate reference disc for the single with MJ's Dubb 2000, Wookie Remix and Petalpusher's Vocal Mix , custom studio reference label with artist, title, length and speed in a plain die-cut card sleeve)
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MUSIC FOR PLEASURE Fuel To The Fire (Rare 1981 UK Utopia Studios double-sided 7" metal based ultra high-grade methyl cellulose lacquer acetate for for the 7" single produced by John Leckie, also including Debris. With hand annotated 'A' & 'B'studio labels featuring the artist, title and catalogue number [with some amendments made with white correction fluid]. Housed in a plain die cut paper sleeve RAGE2)
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THE FIXX Saved By Zero (Rare 1983 UK one sided 7" metal based vinyl acetate for the single release, with a custom 'Master Room' company label, hand annotated with the artist name, title and track length. See 'More Info' for further details) more...
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THE UNTOUCHABLES Protect Your Love (Rare original 1980s UK one-sided high-grade methyl cellulose metal-based lacquer acetate for the 7" cut into a 45RPM 10" disc, without any label or indication as to what is actually on this disc, within a plaindie paper sleeve) more...
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VISAGE Fade To Grey (Rare 1980 UK Utopia Blue Room studios 7" double sided ultra high-grade methyl cellulose metal based lacquer reference test pressing acetate for the single, also including The Steps. Both Utopia Studio labels have hand annotated details including artist name and title,, housed in a plain die-cut paper sleeve. The disc remains in an amazing condition with only a few light paper scuffs and little signs of play) more...
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