Jam Absolute Beginners Test Pressing RARE EP Mint White

$ 70

$ 70 Sold For

Jan 18, 2010 Sold Date

Jan 8, 2010 Start Date

$ 10 Start price

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Up for auction is an extremely rare Test Pressing of The Jam - Absolute Beginners from 1981. The disc is in its original white sleeve, straight from Polygram Records. It has a sticker on it bearing the name and address of Stu Fine at Polygram Records in New York. Also included are the original Album Label Copy and Mastering Instructions, an 8 1/2 x 11 internal document generated by Polygram to accompany the test pressing.

"Absolute Beginners" was a single released by The Jam on 24 October 1981. It was never released on any of the band's studio albums. Nevertheless, it reached #4 in the UK Singles chart. The track is included on this rare USA-only EP.

The EP contains the following tracks:

Absolute Beginners
Tales From the Riverbank
Funeral Pyre
Disguises
Liza Radley

I am the original owner, and I am a recovering audiophile. I acquired this record when the Ex worked at Polygram in the '80's. This EP is from my personal collection.

I have always taken fastidious care of my records. This record has been played maybe twice, always using a properly-adjusted tonearm and cartridge, and only after dry cleaning carefully with a carbon-fiber brush. Please bid with confidence, knowing that you are going to own a truly rare item in exceptionally good condition. NO RESERVE.

Vinyl: Mint.
Cover: Maybe Excellent, but not mint. Inside paper sleeve slightly yellowed with age.
Insert: Very cool, and yellowed with age.

Please email me with any questions or photo requests!