THE VAPORS - 'MAGNETS' LP TEST PRESSING
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Description
THE VAPORS
"MAGNETS" LP
ULTRA RARE
1979 UK 'WHITE' LABEL
TEST PRESSING
BLUE PYE LABEL
NSPL 28129
LBG30324 A-1U & B-1U
1st pressing matrix numbers
Track listing 1. Jimmie Jones
2. Spiders
3. Isolated Case
4. Civic Hall
5. Live At The Marquee
6. Daylight Titans
7. Johnny's In Love (Again)
8. I Can't Talk Anymore
9. Silver Machines
10. Magnets
This is an ultra rare 'White Label' Test Pressing of The Vapors second album called "Magnets" on the Liberty Label LBG 30324.
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. Often the mix on a test pressing differs from the one that is finally released e.g. if the artist feels that changes need to be made before release - this makes test pressings even more collectible.
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.
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 e.g. this one is yellow. It is not usually difficult to distinguish a test-pressing label from a regular release.
Test pressings sometimes come in their proper covers (if these are ready at the time the test pressings are made) but often the test pressings are supplied in plain sleeves because the final covers are still in production. This comes in a plain sleeve.
With only a white (yellow in this case) label to identify the artist, it is often only the matrix number (in the run-off groove) that identifies the original recording. This is often difficult to trace as the matrix number will often not be the same as the catalogue number that is printed on the cover when the LP is finally released.
Cover: Comes in the original 'test-pressing' die-cut plain sleeve with hand written The Vapors + hand written track listing
Vinyl: This comes as two x 1-sided promotional 12" test pressing vinyls. The two other sides are blank. This was done as the vinyl was usually sent out in the post with the two blank surfaces facing each other. This was done to avoid any damage should the inward facing surfaces rub against each other while in transit.
Labels: Blank yellow labels.
Postage £3.50 (UK) £5 (EUROPE) & £7 (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 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.
On 24-Dec-07 at 13:48:08 GMT, seller added the following information:
PLEASE IGNORE THE BIT ABOUT "BLUE PYE LABEL - NSPL 28129" AS THIS IS AN ERROR.
