Barbra Streisand Pieces of Dreams Columbia AS 16 Promo 45 Bergman Owned Record
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Barbra Streisand – Pieces of Dreams Official Columbia Records "AS" Series Advanced Industry Promo 45 Own the exact physical record that was owned by the Academy Award-winning songwriters themselves! This is a direct personal association copy sourced straight from the private collection of legendary lyricists Alan and Marilyn Bergman, the brilliant minds who wrote the song's lyrics. This magnificent 7-inch vinyl 45 RPM single is an official Columbia Records Advanced "AS" Series promotional pressing (Catalog Number: AS 16 / Matrix Number: ZSS 154636 Stereo 1-A s). It captures Barbra Streisand’s historic vocal performance of "Pieces of Dreams"—the masterpiece composed by Michel Legrand with timeless lyrics by Alan and Marilyn Bergman. Bypassing public distribution and standard commercial radio channels, this highly restricted "Not For Resale" advance pressing was generated as an internal industry priority tool. Because the Bergmans were the creators of the song's lyrics and Streisand’s close creative peers, this specific copy was sent straight to their private library archive. The Production History: Streisand, Legrand, and the Bergmans While "Pieces of Dreams" was originally composed by Michel Legrand and the Bergmans as the title theme for the 1970 United Artists film, Barbra Streisand recorded her definitive, sweeping vocal arrangement during her late 1973 studio tracking sessions. Produced by Wally Gold and arranged by the legendary Claus Ogerman, the performance was a standout highlight on her multi-platinum January 1974 album, The Way We Were. Streisand’s performance masterfully navigates the intricate, soaring melodic lines written by Legrand, while giving profound emotional depth to the Bergmans' deeply poetic lyrics. The Absolute Rarity of the "AS" Series Matrix Standard radio promotional copies distributed across the United States utilize the common 4-prefix white-label commercial formatting. This specimen is an authentic Columbia Advanced "AS" Service record. This prefix was reserved for ultra-limited executive preview pressings, songwriter reference approvals, and internal studio playback verification. Because of its extreme scarcity, this specific "AS 16" variant is undocumented on global music databases like Discogs, with near-zero public auction appearance history worldwide. It represents an essential, museum-grade acquisition for serious vinyl preservationists and Barbra Streisand completists. Record Profile and Condition Matrix
- Format: Original US 7-inch Vinyl 45 RPM Single.
- Label Variant: Brilliant Columbia Orange/Red label with bold black typography, featuring the restricted "NOT FOR RESALE" stamp design above the spindle hole.
- Matrix / Runout Numbers: ZSS 154636 (Stamping indicates early master lacquer integrity).
- Vinyl Grade: Near Mint (NM). The vinyl surface is visually flawless, retaining its original high-gloss factory sheen with clean, wear-free center labels.
- Sleeve: Housed in its original archival protective white paper sleeve.
- Official Store COA: A formal Certificate of Authenticity issued and signed directly by Idlemynd2's founder, backed by our 100% seller rating and decades of entertainment industry expertise.
- Estate Sale Receipt: A partial photograph of the official receipt issued directly by the premier estate liquidator Munyon and Sons. This document is officially stamped by the liquidation firm and bears the unique mark: "The Bergman Estate Sale May - 2026."
- Archival In Situ Photograph: A copy of our on-site verification photo (listed), capturing some of the collection items exactly as they were secured at the historic Bergman residence during the estate acquisition.
- Archival Packaging Standards: We are highly experienced in handling and shipping premium, high-end music artifacts, including ultra-rare master acetates, fragile shellac 78s, and vintage audiophile vinyl.
- Ultimate Care: The 45 will be packaged securely within a specialized, rigid 7-inch corrugated shipping box sandwiched between thick cardboard filler pads to completely eliminate any risk of flexing or impact stress during transit.
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