Neil Young “ZUMA” TEST PRESS Near Mint – Must Own for any Neil Young Collector
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Description
This is a BEFORE FIRST RELEASE Test Pressing of the classic Neil Young with Crazy Horse album “Zuma”. The album’s initial release date was November 10, 1975. This test pressing was made on October 3, 1975 from master tapes. It does not get better than this!
This album was mastered to perfection by George Horn. The Reprise catalog number is MS 2242. This information and more is on the ORIGINAL LABEL COPY SHEET included with this record.
Matrix / Runout Stampers
Side 1: MS 2242 31966-1B
Side 2: MS 2242 31967-1B
About Test Pressings: Before the records are put out on general release, a small run of test pressings are produced. This is done by using the first plate. These test pressings tend to be either printed with blank labels or specific "test pressing" labels. These pressings occur before any promotional copies are pressed. Test pressings are the “first of the first”.
Now here is the great news. This “Zuma” test pressing plays MINT. Under a bright light, both vinyl sides lack scratches and retain their original luster. The sound is glorious. You have not really heard “Cortez The Killer” or “Through My Sails” (my favorite two tracks) until you have played this test pressing. The air, separation, dynamics, etc. are incredible.
This test pressing comes with the usual blank white cover (some internal production handwriting is on it). The test pressing record labels are blank on both sides.
Note: The complete tracklist is available on the Original Label Copy Sheet.
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