Boris - Vein (Drone) 12" Original Test Press Picture

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Up for auction is Boris - Vein (Original, Drone, Picture, Test Version) 12" released by Important.  Everything is in excellent condition.  Only 40 of these test versions were created. 

Here is the history of this version:

"Important Records has been in a state of upheaval as they've restructured and reorganized. Their warehouse had just under a thousand boxes in it (they counted) and one of them contained quite a surprise. Among hundreds of boxes of leftover record jackets was a box of picture disc samples from the first pressing of Vein. These picture discs are a great example of what Vein was supposed to be.

You may recall the great expense Important Records endured with the first pressing of Vein. The original idea was to press perfectly clear picture discs (this is a sample from that attempt) but they ended up having to go with screen printed records. The mylar (some are included in this auction) shifted fractions of an inch within the heat of the press, one or two small tiny bubbles formed and in some instances the goat image skewed a little bit. A lot of money (and I mean a lot) and time was lost in this process.

A lot of sales listings mistakenly refer to the commercially sold pressing as picture discs when in fact it was all screen printed vinyl. The picture disc version is much heavier due to the weight of the mylar combined with the heavy weight of the vinyl. The vinyl plays fine although the tiny bubbles (of which there are two or three on each record) create a low thud when the bubble occurs within the playable area. These are some of the only mylar picture discs ever manufactured. Keep in mind this is one of the only instances of mylar picture discs ever being attempted!

While it does function well as a record (despite the bubbling) it's archival in nature and intended for the curious, extreme collector. This is a super rare sample record and is particularly fascinating if you're into vinyl and how it's manufactured. There is no jacket included. You will receive the sample pic disc in a paper sleeve."


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Shipping will be $4 for the United States, $8 for Canada, $15 for the rest of the World (1st Class only).  If you live in the UK, Poland, Spain, Italy, or Russia...you will have to pay Priority shipping.  If you are willing to take the risk of 1st class...let me know ahead of time and we will discuss those options.  If you need that price for priority, please contact me.  Sorry, but I am currently having problems with the those parts of the world.  Also, for Canada and the rest of the world there will be two shipping options (1st Class and Priority) when you receive the invoice.  I am not responsible for the item if you choose the 1st Class option and give you a custom form number. 

Will combine on shipping costs.  I accept all forms of payment.

Thanks for looking!!!