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This Unbelievably Rare record is from 1966 and was part of a Mercury/Philips engineer's own personal record collection.
Totally Impossible to Find
Yes, It is the real deal!

This is the Original "Metal Mother" Acetate for the 4 Seasons Lp
"2nd Vault Of Golden Hits."
Philips PHS 600-221.

Totally Incredible Find and Insanely Rare
See down below(in blue)for an explanation of a "METAL MOTHER."
This"Mother Metal" record has the appearance of a gold colored cymbal with record grooves!

I have taken a closeup pic of the matrix # found in the dead wax trail-off area to verify ultimate authenticity.
(see pic #4)

Cosmetically Side One is stunning!! Definite NM!!
Suitable and Perfect for Framing
Side Two is VG++ to NM-
(not quite as jaw dropping as Side One) but actual surface scuffs are still hard to find
Some metallic discoloration can be noticed on S2 but does not affect play.

This "Metal Mother" comes with the Original Mercury/Philips Generic White Cover.

Both sides play with Amazing Audiophile Fidelity
Clear!!!!!! Powerful! Crisp!!!

I attempted to photograph the groove playing area of the Metal Mother Pressing up close but the hi luster reflective nature of the metal makes a clear photo impossible.
(See last pic)

***I am also including a True Deep Groove First Pressing of this same Lp...It comes with the Original Cover.***
Vinyl & Cover of this 1st Pressing Bonus Lp are Near Mint.

Naturally you may put the Metal Mother with the 1st pressing Cover if you like. Your option.

As good as the 1st pressing copy sounds (and it's great) it is no match for the Original Authentic METAL MOTHER!!!

I am including an explanation of this METAL MOTHER PRESSING to help you understand the engineering process. Then you can see why it is sooooo rare.

Guaranteed you will not find this anywhere else!
If I hadn't met the engineer's son I would not have ever been so lucky to acquire this unique item.

When a record is made, making the acetate is the second point in the process (the first being a master tape recording). An acetate is a piece of metal, covered in a layer of acetone (therefore causing it to be heavier than a standard record). To make a record, an engineer places a blank acetate on a cutting lathe. The cutting lathe then proceeds to carve a groove into the acetate, based on the sound waves the acetate cutter is receiving from the sound source attached to it (a master tape). When finished, the acetate is then used to press real vinyl records. This is achieved by first coating the acetate with a layer of metal.
This "metal mother" is then taken off the acetate (both 'a' and 'b' sides), and placed on a vinyl stamper (the machine that actually makes the record). These two metal mothers are then placed on the top and bottom of the machine. A "puck" (a lump of vinyl) is then placed on the vinyl stamper, with paper labels on top and bottom sides. When the vinyl stamper is activated, the metal mothers come down on both sides of the puck, squeezing the vinyl out to the edges. This is how a record is made.

Song Titles Included: SHERRY~BIG GIRLS DON'T CRY~CANDY GIRL~STAY~I'VE GOT YOU UNDER MY SKIN~WALK LIKE A MAN~OPUS 17 (DON'T YOU WORRY 'BOUT ME)~ALONE

Happy New Year and Best of luck to the winning bidder..I'll betcha Frankie Valli doesn't even have this!!