CAPTAIN BEEFHEART - SHINY BEAST - UK 'TEST PRESSING' LP
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Description
CAPTAIN BEEFHEART
"SHINY BEAST -
BAT CHAIN PULLER"
MEGA RARE
VIRGIN LABEL
TEST PRESSING
LP
V-2149 A-1 & V-2149 B-1
1st Pressing Matrix numbers
with photo/lyric inner sleeve & mock-up cover.
EXCELLENT CONDITION
WHAT IS A WHITE LABEL TEST PRESSING?
When record companies manufacture vinyl records, they invariably produce a ‘test’ pressing to ensure that there have been no errors in reproducing the vinyl disk from the master tapes. Also, to ensure that the artist is happy with the final mix. Often the mix on a test pressing differs from the one that is finally released e.g. if the artist feels that changes need to be made before release - this makes test pressings even more collectible.
Test pressings are produced in very small numbers (often between 5 and 10) with copies going to the artist, the producer, sound engineer and possibly an expert (e.g. a DJ) for comments. Most Test Pressings are destroyed after they have fulfilled their function. However, a few filter through to collectors - usually given to fans by either the artist or possibly via an expert who has been asked to comment on the Test Pressing. It is because of their rarity value that many record collectors actively seek out Test Pressings and/or Promotional records.
Test pressings do not have regular ‘printed’ labels. This would cost too much to produce for small-run test pressings. The information on the labels is invariably hand written or non-existent. The most common colour for test pressing labels is white – although they do appear in a range of colours.
Test pressings sometimes come in their proper covers (if these are ready at the time the test pressings are made) but often the test pressings are supplied in plain sleeves because the final covers are still in production. This Test Pressing comes with the original photo/lyric inner sleeve and a laminated plain white card outer with a mock-up of the Beefheart paintings which form the front & rear cover paintings.
Postage & packaging: £4 (UK - SPECIAL DELIVERY) £8.50 (EUROPE - signed for) & £12.50 (REST OF THE WORLD - signed for)
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Gradings.......
Mint - The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality.
Excellent - The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality.
Very Good - The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch.
Good - The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and more significant scratches.
Fair - The record is still just playable but has not been cared for properly and displays considerable surface noise, it may even jump.
Poor - The record will not play properly due to scratches, bad surface noise, etc
Bad - The record is unplayable or might even be broken, and is only of use as a collection filler.
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