ELLIOTT SMITH XO 180 gm WHITE LABEL TEST PRESSING LP

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Nov 18, 2012 Sold Date

Nov 11, 2012 Start Date

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ELLIOTT SMITH XO 180 gm WHITE LABEL TEST PRESSING LP

Incredibly rare, often only 3 to 6 copies of a test pressing were manufactured before an album was pressed for release. For certain fans, not only are they extremely collectable, but there’s a certain school of audiophiles and fans who feel that test pressings sound better than regular records, as the stampers are fresh and new.

We were lucky to acquire this collection of ‘white label’ test pressings – most of these have never been played or at most 1 or 2 times. So, we’re talking mint and very near mint quality.

Some of the records have hand-writing on the label – but this merely the #catalog number of the recording and/or the name of the artist/album. They come packaged in a plain white sleeve (again, generally clean, with sometimes notes or other information pertaining to that particular recording for the purposes of identifying the test pressing or comments after giving it a listen or two for reference.

ELLIOTT SMITH

#126

180 GRAM VINYL

Side One

Sweet Adeline

Tomorrow Tomorrow

Waltz #2

Baby Britain

Pitseleh

Independence Day

Bled White

Side Two

Waltz #1

Amity

Oh Well, Okay

Bottle Up and Explode!

A Question Mark

Everybody Cares, Everybody Understands

I Didn't Understand

CONDITION: NM

SLEEVE: PLAIN WHITE PAPER SLEEVE

Grading Scale

Mint - Vinyl is like new, and looks unplayed. Cover is in perfect condition.

Near Mint – Record may have very light wear, with no scratches. Cover has no marks or tears, but may have light shelf wear.

Excellent - Record may have light visible marks, but no surface noise. Cover may have light shelf wear, ring wear or creasing.

Very Good – Record may have light scuffs and/or marks, and will probably have some surface noise. Cover has moderate shelf and/or ring wear.

Good – Record has noticeable wear, such as scuffs and light scratches, which will probably affect sound quality. Cover has considerable shelf and ring wear.

Records are carefully packed, and shipped in sturdy cardboard mailers.

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