Rare EMBRACE Test Pressing LP M/OOP EMO MINOR THREAT

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Original, OUT OF PRINT 14-song 12" vinyl LP pre-release TEST PRESSING for the then upcoming, posthumous release of the only record ever released by this seminal EMO band. Item is as pictured and is completely clean with vinyl in MINT condition. A bit more about the band and album: " The decline in the Young Fresh Fellows' wackiness factor (and the growth of their relatively serious side) that began on This One's for the Ladies following the departure of Chuck Carroll continued on Electric Bird Digest. Musically, the band sounded harder and more aggressive than ever before, with Kurt Bloch and Scott McCaughey's guitars sounding much better integrated than on their previous go-round, though the pop sensibilities of primary songwriter McCaughey were still very much in evidence. And while there are glimmers of the band's trademark sense of humor (most obviously on the goofy snippet "The Teen Thing" and in titles like "Tomorrow's Gone (And So Are You)" and "Swiftly But Gently"), for the most part Electric Bird Digest is witty rather than laugh-out-loud funny, and there's a thin but audible undercurrent of angst running through much of the album (especially on Kurt Bloch's songs, which suggest the Fastbacks without their undertow of gleeful sloppiness) -- not particularly surprising from a band still trying to struggle by on a cult reputation after close to a decade on the boards. But as a rock band, the Young Fresh Fellows rarely sounded tighter or more emphatic than they do here, and, as on This One's for the Ladies, the best songs on Electric Bird Digest prove that the band could get serious and still have plenty to say, both musically and lyrically. And the production by Butch Vig gives the band's sound a muscle it rarely had in the past, without losing their melodic sense along the way. It's not one of the Fellows most fun albums, but, from a musical standpoint, it captures them at the top of their game." I can't say for sure how many of these test pressings were made but like any vinyl release there certainly couldn't have been more than maybe a couple dozen and I'm merely guessing here. Definitely an authentic item and no doubt a rare, ONE TIME CHANCE IN A LIFE TIME to own one. Any questions please write and ask ...THE FINE PRINT: please bid only if you have read, understand, and agree to the following terms: Winning bidder please DO NOT complete "checkout" until after you have received an official invoice from me....Winning bidder to include an additional $6.50 ($1 more for double LP sets) which includes Priority shipping and handling with Delivery Confirmation in the US; the same for Air Mail to Canada, and $12.00 almost anywhere else in the world however Japan/Australia/Eastern Bloc/Africa/Middle East approximately $2 more but check with me first. Terms are firm and non-negotiable so please do not attempt to haggle for more inexpensive and less efficient means of shipping. If you’ve won on multiple LP auctions posted by me you must add an additional $1 for each additional LP in the US or $2 in addition anywhere else to be included in your shipment. Insurance is optional starting at $1.75 for the first $55 of value and is at bidder's sole expense (these are domestic rates! International is more and will have to be determined based on where you live post-auction). I package my items carefully, and use quality shipping materials, however items damaged or lost by the post office without insurance are nonrefundable! All yfq2u auctions are payable by well concealed cash (at your risk), money order, certified check, BidPay, or PayPal in US Funds only!. Personal checks are okay but item will not ship until your payment clears my account. Again, no exceptions. Payment in full must be received within 7 days or you forfeit your claim to item. If you don’t like the terms then you know what to do. Anyway, thanks for looking, thanks for bidding, good luck and while you’re at it, please check out my other auctions for other cool audio, print, and collectible treats!