SUPER Rare Beatles Nowhere Man colored vinyl test process pressing ERROR 45 RPM

$

250

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For sale is a special copy of the 1996 jukebox 45 S7-18894, "Nowhere Man / What goes On" on Capitol label (CEMA Special Markets). This particular record is a very rare "Production Test Pressing" - you can easily see how it differs from the regular issue 45. About a dozen or so record press "tests" are done to assure correct vinyl thickness, label centering, groove depth, stamper levels and other Quality Control standards. These pressings are then removed from the press while the vinyl is still hot and plyable - each test press is totally unique! After these pressings cool and have been measured and scrutinized, they are melted down to make more records. Occasionally, one of these "test presses"  is kept intact and winds up surfacing in the general population just like error coins do. This particular test pressing was taken out of the record press before the vinyl cooled, before the center 45 hole was punched and before the edge flashing was trimmed off. How many 45s have you ever seen that look like this? Not to mention the fact that it’s The Beatles and on COLORED VINYL! This is one of the FEW surviving examples left fully intact! A screamin' rare collectible for sure! [see pix 4 & 5 for rough edges] Much more affordable than these currently listed!! https://www.ebay.com/itm/272058714399 https://www.ebay.com/itm/361176866827
NOTE: This test pressing cannot be played on a standard phonograph because it was only a test and never meant to be played - warps, scratches and scuffs are present.

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