PRAYING MANTIS - Rare Original 1980 UK 12” Test Pressing /Acetate - NWOBHM
  £   256
  $   339

 


£ 256 Sold For
Apr 22, 2025 Sold Date
Apr 15, 2025 Start Date
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Rare Praying Mantis test pressing/ acetate. 12" EP, recorded live in 1980 around the time of the release of the 'Cheated' 7-inch. It was possibly recorded for two of the tracks to be included on the bonus disk that made up the special double pack edition of that single. Hand-written on the front of the sleeve is the name 'Adam Sieff', who was the bands producer at that time.
Track listing:
Side One:
1. Rich City Kids 2. Panic In The Streets
Side Two:
1. Beads Of Ebony 2. Flirting With Suicide

This is a very unusual item, thought to be the only copy in existence. The record is in exceptional condition and plays through well on both sides. The factory sleeve is in solid condition, with a few light marks & blemishes. Please see photos.  
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