FLAMING LIPS IN A PRIEST DRIVEN AMBULANCE 180 gm WHITE LABEL TEST PRESSING 2x LP

Over the past decade, the audiophile reissue vinyl record label called “4 Men With Beards” has specialized in 180 gram reissues of classic recordings of the 1960’s and 1970’s from the likes of Aretha Franklin, Dusty Springfield, Public Image Limited, Television and more. Taken from the original master tapes whenever possible, 4 Men With Beards quickly made an impression on the marketplace. 

Their sister label called “Plain Recordings,” focused on the same high quality manufacturing, but generally music from the 1980’s and 1990’s from the likes the Flaming Lips and others – again, master tapes were generally the source.

We were lucky to acquire this collection of ‘white label’ test pressings from the pressing plant – most of these have never been played or at most 1 or 2 times. So, we’re talking mint and very near mint quality.

Some of the records have hand-writing on the label (done at the factory) – but this merely the #catalog number of the recording and/or the name of the artist/album.

They come packaged in a plain white sleeve (again, generally clean, with sometimes notes or other information pertaining to that particular recording for the purposes of identifying the test pressing or comments after giving it a listen or two for reference. 

Incredibly rare, often only 3 to 6 copies maximum of these white label test pressings were manufactured. And for certain fans, not only are they extremely collectable, but there’s a certain school of audiophiles and fans who feel that test pressings sound better than regular records, as the stampers are fresh and new. 

FLAMING LIPS

IN A PRIEST DRIVEN AMBULANCE

PLAIN #114

2005 reissue

180 GRAM VINYL

Side One

Shine On Sweet Jesus - Jesus Song No. 5

Unconsciously Screamin'

Rainin' Babies

Take Meta Mars

Five Stop Mother Superior Rain

Side Two

Stand in Line

God Walks Among Us Now - Jesus Song No. 6

There You Are - Jesus Song No. 7

Mountain Side

What a Wonderful World

Side Three

Lucifer Rising

Ma, I Didn't Notice

Side Four

Let Me Be It

Drug Machine

Strychnine

Peace, Love and Understanding

CONDITION: NM-

SLEEVE: PLAIN WHITE PAPER SLEEVE

Grading Scale

Mint - Vinyl is like new, and looks unplayed. Cover is in perfect condition.

Near Mint – Record may have very light wear, with no scratches. Cover has no marks or tears, but may have light shelf wear.

Excellent - Record may have light visible marks, but no surface noise. Cover may have light shelf wear, ring wear or creasing. 

Very Good – Record may have light scuffs and/or marks, and will probably have some surface noise. Cover has moderate shelf and/or ring wear.

Good – Record has noticeable wear, such as scuffs and light scratches, which will probably affect sound quality. Cover has considerable shelf and ring wear.

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