WHITE LABEL TEST PRESSING - STATUS QUO - DOG WITH TWO HEAD - 1971 PYE NSPL 18371
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Description
STATUS QUO
"DOG WITH TWO HEAD" LP
released as 'Dog Of Two Head'
ULTRA RARE
1971 UK WHITE LABEL TEST
PRESSING
PYE - NSPL 18371
(PRESSED ON EMI LABELS!!)
NSPL 18371 A-2?G & NSPL 18371 B-1?W
Machine Stamped Matrices
C1/B1
Stampers
'DAMONT'
Etched in the run-out grooves on both sides
Details on the UK first pressing of this LP can be found at..........
http://www.discogs.com/Status-Quo-Dog-Of-Two-Head/release/639823
WHAT IS A 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. Test pressings do not usually have regular ‘printed’ labels. The information on test pressing labels is invariably hand written (as this one is) or non-existent. 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 final 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. What makes this test pressing even more interesting is that it has EMI labels on both sides - even though it appears to have been pressed in a PYE pressing plant. I can only assume that PYE engineers used up some surplus EMI labels from an earlier test pressing contract that EMI might have had with PYE. Conversely, it is possible that PYE contracted with EMI to have the test pressing manufactured at one of EMI's pressing plants - this often happened if PYE's own plants were fully occupied. 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.Cover: None.
Labels: EMI white 'test pressing' labels in Excellent condition - see scans.
Vinyl: Not play tested. Looks VG only. Please bear in mind that this record is now 43 years old and will probably have some crackle & pops.
Postage
£6 (UK - signed for)
£12 (EUROPE - signed for)
£18 REST OF THE WORLD - signed for)
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 occasional light scratches.
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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