Rolling Stones - BBC Top of The Pops 1966 Transcription *TEST PRESSING* LP EX+
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PARLOGRAM AUCTIONS presents...
THE ROLLING STONES & OTHERS
This ultra-rare 1-sided 12" EMI test-pressing of the BBC transcription service radio show 'Top of the Pops' dates from 15th March 1965.
Top of the Pops was weekly a 1-hour radio music program hosted by Brian Matthew featuring selections from recording sessions at BBC studios for syndication/export outside the UK only by the top pop acts of the day. Many recordings on these discs remain officially unavailabe today.
This disc features the second half of show #19, broadcast in April 1965, and includes live, in-the-studio performances, all introduced by DJ Brian Matthew:
Disc programme
The Nashville Teens - Interview into 'Find My Way Back Home'.
Barbara Kay - 'In the Meantime'.
Interview with Mick Jagger
The Rolling Stones - 'The Last Time'.
Ken Woodman & his Orchestra - 'Revenge'.
Billy J. Kramer - 'Don't You Do It No More'.
The Nashville Teens - 'Let It Rock'.
Barbara Kay - 'I'll Stop At Nothing'.
The Rolling Stones - 'Down The Road Apiece'.
Outro.
Machine stamped matrices:
Side 1: 12FPM 114222B & BBC
Side 2: LPFB 2 (plays a continuous test signal)
A 'KT' purchase tax code is present in the centre of the playing side label.
The disc is housed in its original factory sleeve with the matrix number written on one side along & the date stamp '15 Mar 1965'.
CONDITION
DISC
Labels: EXCELLENT
Both are clean with a date stamp and 'No.2' & 'Side 2' added in pencil. A number of spindle trails are visible in the centre of the side 2 label.
Visual: VERY GOOD +
Both playing surfaces are clean with little more than some light marks from inner-sleeve storage & removal visible beneath halogen light.
Audio: EXCELLENT
All tracks play cleanly and clearly with superb sound quality and no significant audible distraction or faults. This disc must be the best source possible for all of the rare material contained on this disc.
- This LP will be packed in custom packaging to make sure it reaches you in the same condition it leaves us.
- The item is located in and will be shipped (customs-free within the EU) from AUSTRIA via insured trackable airmail
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