RARE AC/DC 7" 45 PROCESS TEST PRESSING BACK IN BLACK

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RARE AC/DC 7" 45 RPM PROCESS TEST PRESSING BACK IN BLACK. See photo. Atlantic Oldies Series. 45 RPM vinyl press process Test Pressing. OS-13235. A Side: "Back In Black". B Side: "You Shook Me All Night Long". Both labels in excellent condition (see photos). Vinyl flash still attached to perimeter of record. The 45 hole has not been punched.

The story in a nutshell on record production process test pressings is as follows: Normally a half dozen to several dozen process test pressings of any particular record are run to assure proper vinyl distribution, label placement, vinyl thickness, groove integrity and various other process concerns. At the point that all the critical process criteria are met, the test pressings are then ground up and recycled back into the system for reuse in pressing more records.

This test pressing is one of an entire collection I purchased from a retired quality control inspector who worked for CBS Records and their many affiliates. For over 20 years he managed to squander away the occasional test pressing and this is one that was rescued from the grinders. This type of test pressing is extremely rare and I believe the collection I purchased is unique and no other similar pressings exist anywhere. These test pressings cannot be played on standard phonograph players due to the somtimes heavy roll of flash vinyl attached around their perimeter. Thay also tend to be slightly warped as they were removed from the process before they were properly cooled and often the labels are incorrectly placed and the 45 holes not punched. The grooves tend to have noticable scratches due to the fact that the test pressings were removed from the manufacturing process and tossed into waste recycle containers. If you are a fan of this artist/group you can be assured that you will have a unique collectible to highlight your collection of memorabilia. Test pressings are incredible to frame and hang on your wall and they make a fascinating conversation piece. See my other auctions for more of these unique test pressing collectibles. See other auctions by seller and sellers eBay store for other great music industry items.

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