NEIL YOUNG - American Stars 'N Bars LP TEST PRESSING

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  NEIL YOUNG - American Stars 'N Bars LP TEST PRESSING! YOUR ONLY CHANCE - NEIL YOUNG COLLECTOR'S DREAM!!!



















Up on the auction block is an insanely rare Neil Young test pressing for his 1977 album, "American Stars 'N Bars", which is one of his last with Crazy Horse. Includes the perennial Neil Young and Crazy Horse favorites, "Star of Bethlehem", "Like A Hurricane" and "Will To Love". 
Test pressings were used to shop the album around to labels, demonstrate track order and album flow to artists, producers and label heads. These were almost exclusively held onto and used by the artist, producer and only the top label heads.  This copy shows ink handwriting on the plain white sleeve and red ink on the LP label. Who knows who's handwriting it is (Mr. Young's??, can't tell for certain and make no claims that it is).
This is an original and one-of-a-kind item for Neil Young collectors!  Snatch it up now before it's gone forever!
Full details below.

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Artist: Neil Young
Title: American Stars 'N Bars
Format: 12" 33 1/3 Test Pressing
Label: Warner Brothers (on the label) / Capitol (written on sleeve)
Catalog #:  "LW1 - Side 1" and "LW4 - Side 2" (written on sleeve)
Pressing Year:  1977 
Disc Condition:  VG++ to NRMNT (very high gloss, no deep surface marks, nothing to affect playback)
Jacket Condition:  VG++ (would really say M- for this, as all handwriting is original to the test pressing and in fact increases its value).


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Grading Info:
All records are graded using the Goldmine Magazine record grading standard (see below). Each record is visually graded under strong light. If a record is play graded, it will be noted in the item description.

Goldmine Magazine Record Grading Standard:
M (Mint) – Perfect, flawless. Still sealed in original packaging and never played. These are RARE. 
M- or NRMT (Mint Minus or Near Mint) – The highest grade for a record that has been played.  The album is in excellent condition and shows no visible signs of wear or damage that will affect sound quality.
VG++ (Very Good Plus Plus) – Only the slightest of wear, certainly no deep scratches. Cover may have slight ring wear and minor seam splitting.
VG+ (Very Good Plus) – Well cared for. Though there may be more wear to the cover and record it should play without skipping or repeating.
VG (Very Good) – Still good condition, but more wear than VG+.  
VG- (Very Good Minus) – Generally not collectible condition, unless it’s a super rare record.  
G (Good) – Lots of wear, but still playable. 
WBR (Wrecked But Rare) – Otherwise known as a Starter Copy. Not cracked, but a starter copy.


Shipping Info:
All LPs are professionally packed and shipped in sturdy record mailers with a double layer of bubble wrap. I take great care in packing items to avoid bending and seam splits during shipment. 
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