CATAPILLA Lp PSYCH Vertigo TEST Pressing MINT

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166

~RECORDELITE~
AUTHENTIC RARE LP AUCTIONS~

One of the Rarest auctions of Psych Prog vinyl you may ever come across
This is the Absolute Original & Mega Rare TEST PRESSING!
CATAPILLA
“CATAPILLA”
AUTHENTIC, NOT A BOOTLEG OR REPRODUCTION
VERTIGO VEL 1006

I am even including a high resolution scanned copy of the Original Paperwork that accompanied this Rare Test Pressing. (Please see below).

This Original TEST PRESSING Vinyl Record is in NEAR MINT to MINT condition!!
(It looks unplayed but most likely was played by Catapilla band members or the album Producer as Test Pressings were often sent to the Producer and/or Featured Artist for statements of approval or rejection.)

Here you will find Audiophile Sound Fidelity.
This amazing Pressing also comes in the absolute Original VERTIGO Gatefold Cover!
Great Artwork discussed in notes below.
No seam splits, no ringwear, no writing or labels
No cutout holes or corners
No Barcode
With some very light edgewear

Here listed below in red are the Matrix Numbers embedded in the Trail-Off area (Dead Wax) of the disc to verify Ultimate Authenticity

side ONE: "VEL 1006 A-1"
side TWO: "VEL-1006 B-1"

Please note: There is a light surface scuff on side 2 around area of 2nd or 3rd track..It does NOT affect play at all.

COVER:

ALL RECORDS WERE VISUALLY TESTED UNLESS SPECIFIED

Most Record Collectors consider this Pressing the absolute "Holy Grail" of Vinyl due to the Sonic Excellence (DEPTH AND DETAIL) of this record.

Please Enjoy this piece of Acid/Psych Rock history & the amazing talent of Catapilla. (see special notes in red below for your enjoyment).

Bid with confidence. See seller's feedback and other Rare Test Pressing Lp Auctions.

Prompt careful shipping ina special sturdy Lp mailer with additional cardboard inserts for extra protection.
Insurance will be strongly recommended.
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Catapilla is the Legendary English progressive Psych rock band and were active from the late 60s thru the early 70's. Their lead members were vocalist Anna Meek and saxophonist Robert Calvert. They created very innovative music in the early 70s, but tragically disbanded shortly after the release of their second and last album. Nevertheless, the group had a profound great influence on music of the period. Catapilla was formed in the late 60s in west London, with early members Malcolm Frith on drums, Dave Taylor on bass, Graham Wilson playing guitar and a wind section (Hugh Eaglestone, Robert Calvert and Thierry Rheinhart). Joe Meek (singer) was the first lead vocalist. Black Sabbath manager Patrick Meehan produced the band's first album, recorded with Anna Meek. The cover of Catapilla is reminiscent of the Beatles' apple, but being eaten by a caterpillar. This suggests the idea of destroying the utopian perfection of british psychedelia and opposition to the mainstream psychedelic and progressive rock of that time. This album is regarded as the group's main achievement and had a great influence on other musicians of that time, although without mainstream success which is what makes it one of Psych Rock's true hidden secrets. But the secret is getting out. Don't pass this one up!!!