ROY HARPER RARE 'WHITE LABEL' 1977 BULLINAMINGVASE LP
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Description
ROY HARPER
INCREDIBLY RARE (POSSIBLY UNIQUE)
WHITE LABEL TEST PRESSING OF HIS 1977
"BULLINAMINGVASE" LP
HARVEST SHSP 4060
WITH DIFFERENT MIXES TO
THE FINAL RELEASED VERSION
Cover: Excellent.
Vinyl: Very good.
Matrix No.s: SHSP 4060 A-1 & B1. Has the names 'NICKYCUT' on one side & 'NICKW' on the other in the deadwax.
WHAT IS A WHITE LABEL 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 have regular ‘printed’ labels. This would cost too much to produce for small-run test pressings. The information on the labels is invariably hand written or non-existent. The most common colour for test pressing labels is white – although they do appear in a range of colours. It is not usually difficult to distinguish a test-pressing label from a regular release.
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.
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.
Because the mixes on this Roy Harper Test Pressing are different to the final released version - i.e. it must have been an early test pressing that the artist felt needed some changes, this makes it even more collectible
Postage & packaging: £3.50 (UK), £5.50 (EUROPE) & £7.50 (REST OF THE WORLD)
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 the occasional light scratch.
Good - The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild 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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