The Byrds – Greatest Hits (Test Pressing)
Regular price
€150,00
Unsealed vinyl
This vinyl is in mint condition but unsealed.
Rarity vinyl cannot be exchanged as they are sole copies of sold-out editions.
If damaged they would be refunded after return but not exchanged.
AVERAGE SHIPPING TIME : 2 TO 4 WORKING DAYS
Delivery time depends on country of delivery
VAT included in price for European Union countries, may be adjusted based on delivery country at check out.
Shipping is free within European Union (except for specific territories) above 99€ purchase up to 50kg. Shipping costs on quote above 50kg – quote request to be send to : contact@audiosoundmusic.com. No return policy for countries outside of European Union
TEST PRESSING
Test pressings are the first copies (typically 5 to 10) of a record that are pressed from the metal stampers to assess the quality of the pressed records. They are usually sent to artists, producers, record labels, and other key stakeholders for approval. These test pressings are usually devoid of artwork, labels, or any other decorative elements, focusing solely on the audio quality. Made while the stampers are fresh, they would sound better and are often considered valuable by collectors.
Test pressing - Rarity - Unsealed
Guitar, Vocals: Roger McGuinn
Tambourine, Vocals: Gene Clark
Guitar, Vocals: David Crosby
Electric Bass, Vocals: Chris Hillman
Drums: Michael Clarke
Arranged by the Birds
Written by Bob Dylan (A1, A5, A6, B5), Gene Clark (A2, B1), Idris Davies, Pete Seeger (A3), Pete Seeger (A4), Roger McGuinn (B2, B3, B4), Chris Hillman (B4), David Crosby (B1)
1 LP, Test pressing sleeve
Limited Edition (Test Pressing only 30 records pressed)
Original analog Master tape : YES
Heavy Press : 180g
Record color : black
Speed : 33 RPM
Size : 12'’
Stereo
Record Press : Pallas GmbH in Germany
Label : Speakers Corner
Original Label : Columbia Records
Recorded January 1965 - December 1966 at Columbia Studios, Hollywood
Produced by Allen Stanton, Gary Usher, Terry Melcher
Liner Notes by Dave Swaney
Photography By Barry Feinstein
Originally Released in 1967
Reissued in December 2008
Tracks:
Side A:
- Mr. Tambourine Man
- I'll Feel A Whole Lot Better
- The Bells Of Rhymney
- Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is A Season)
- All I Really Want To Do
- Chimes Of Freedom
Side B:
- Eight Miles High
- Mr. Spaceman
- 5D (Fifth Dimension)
- So You Want To Be A Rock 'N' Roll Star
- My Back Pages
Awards:
Certified Gold by RIAA (1968)
Certified Platinum by RIAA (1986)
Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums of All Time - Ranked 178 / 500
Reviews:
"The Byrds' Greatest Hits is pretty close to a definitive single-disc summary of the Byrds' prime." – AllMusic Review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine
Ratings :
AllMusic: 4.5 / 5 ; Discogs: 4.6 / 5