James Taylor's - Greatest Hits 1976 1st Test Pressing BS-2979 w/Data Sheet

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The specific test pressing of James Taylor's Greatest Hits with catalog number BS-2979 was documented as a Warner Brothers "mega-rare" test pressing, still housed in its original off-white jacket and including a dated track sheet from November 12, 1976.  It was never sealed, as test pressings were used for quality checks before mass production. Audiophiles have noted that this version exhibits excellent sound quality—close to audiophile standard—with only minor surface noise, reflecting the freshness of the original master. 
Deadwax Decoding: BS-1-2979 LW1 The deadwax etching BS-1-2979 LW1 provides key insights into the pressing origin:
BS-1-2979: Side A of the album with catalog number BS-2979.  LW: Indicates the Capitol Records Pressing Plant in Los Angeles, CA, which Warner Bros.  used in 1976. 1: Denotes the first lacquer cut.  This aligns with historical practices where Warner Bros. contracted Capitol’s facilities for pressing. The Los Angeles plant is further identifiable by a six-pointed star symbol (resembling the Walmart logo) stamped in the deadwax. 

While the LW1 deadwax suggests a Los Angeles pressing, it's important to note that test pressings like the one described were typically made before full production and may not carry all standard identifiers.  The presence of "LW" in a test pressing could indicate it was produced at the same facility intended for mass production. 

This BS-2979 test pressing of James Taylor's Greatest Hits is a pre-release version from 1976, used to approve the final master before mass production.  These are exceptionally rare, with documentation indicating only a few known copies exist. 
Deadwax Code: BS-1-2979 LW1 The etching BS-1-2979 LW1 breaks down as follows:
BS-1-2979: Side A of catalog number BS-2979.  LW: Indicates the Capitol Records Pressing Plant in Los Angeles, CA, contracted by Warner Bros.  in the 1970s. 1: Signifies the first lacquer cut.  The Los Angeles plant is often confirmed by a six-pointed star (✲) stamped in the deadwax, symbolizing Hollywood. This aligns with known Warner Bros. practices of using Capitol’s facilities during that era. 
Your copy, bearing BS 2979 on the cover and including the dated track sheet from Lorrie Janson (October 12, 1976) is consistent with a Warner Bros.  test pressing from the pre-release phase of James Taylor's Greatest Hits. 
Both Lorrie Janson was a key figure in Warner Bros.' production and quality control during the 1970s. The presence of Janson’s name on the track sheet is a strong indicator of authenticity, as she was actively involved in test pressing documentation.  
This is in MInt condition on the Datta Sheet and the Vinyl having never been played and the Album cover is in Near Mint.
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