BREAD LOVE AND DREAMS AMARYLLIS INSANELY RARE UNIQUE PRE RELEASE TEST PRESSING
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BREAD LOVE AND DREAMS AMARYLLIS. INSANELY RARE UNIQUE PRE RELEASE TEST PRESSING
-- Artist. Bread, Love and Dreams --
-- Title. Amaryllis. --
-- Label. Decca pink factory "TEST PRESSING" label. -- -- Catalogue number. SKL 5081. --
The final and by a street the rarest of the three LP's released by Bread, Love and Dreams.
Super rare to find such a fine example completely scratch free. No scratches No hairlines No marks.
This year marks the 49th anniversary of the release of this seminal LP.
One of the top 200 rarest UK releases. Not only that, this is an original Decca factory test pressing with handwritten details like the catalogue number, matrix numbers and band name & title on the label.
Factory test pressing very rarely turn up, I know of only 3 in the last 20 years or so and
NONE of then had an original sleeve to accompany them. Also this cover has RELEASE DATE 4 JUN 1971 stamped on the
rear of the original factory sleeve. See photos.
This is a unique item and another example will NEVER appear again.
First press:- Matrix / Runout (A-side runout stamped): ZAL-10392.P-1W- Matrix / Runout (B-side runout stamped): ZAL-10393.P-1W
Vinyl audio: Great sound reproduction. A very clean example.
No scratches. No hairlines. Plays as easily EX. A miniscule amount of non intrusive background as
was so often present in these factory test pressings.
No pops no tics. No skips No repeats. Absolutely no major problems.
Labels: EX+ Minimal spindle wear, Otherwise very clean - see photos. Use the enlarging feature to see how good they are.
Sleeve: Front only laminated again is easily EX with only a trace of ringwear to the rear.
Fully legible spine. All edges are strong and true with only minimal wear
at the corners. See close up photos for greater detail. Just a very light trace of ringwear
seen only in a certain light.
Inner sleeve: Original plain poly lined with matrix numbers and catalogue handwritten to top right.
from drop off until arrival anywhere in the world. The cost of this service is £45.00 Insurance which is compulsory is 3% of
final sale price. The item will be fully insured BUT the value WILL NOT be declared on the customs form. This means
you will not be hit by high customs fees.
Grading is as follows based on collector magazine UK
MINT: Virtually unplayed. The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. Cover is pristine.
EXCELLENT: The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and/or creasing.
V.G PLUS: The record will still be nice and shiny, but may have a few light marks, and will play well. Slight wear and tear on the cover.
V.G: The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items.
GOOD: The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, etc.
FAIR: Fair. It is noticeable that the record has been played so much that the sound quality has deteriorated very noticeably. The cover and contents are showing signs of folding, scuffing of edges etc.
Further information. All records are separated from the covers and sent in a brand new polythene sleeve and packed in heavy duty cardboard.
Do not ask for a Buy it Now
A full refund is guaranteed if you are not completely satisfied with your purchase.
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