RARE The Byrds 1965 Acetate- Mr. Tambourine Man (45RPM Columbia)

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This item is a RARE acetate of the 1965 The Byrds single, Mr. Tambourine Man. Originally written by Bob Dylan, this is an arguably more full rendition of the classic tune featuring brilliant harmonies and sublime instrumentals.

An acetate is an aluminum record covered with nitrocellulose lacquer, and starts out blank. It then has a recording inscribed onto it by a record lathe, making these some of the rarest and most bespoke collectibles.

This acetate was part of a music publisher’s collection, and was cut around the mid 60s for Columbia Records. The Columbia Record company label signifies its age, location and era, as these publishing/promo acetates aren’t seen often with official labels.

This record also has NEVER been listed on eBay before. I’ve checked history sites and this is the first this record has ever surfaced on the internet, making it a one of a kind find. I’ve gone through painstaking verification processes to verify the authenticity, age, condition, and contents.

The record is in excellent condition, as I’ve graded it VG+ , although grading acetates is relatively tough. Both sides play flawlessly with no pops or skips, although it is advised to not play these too much as each play wears down the overall condition.

There is the typical cloudy finish associated with age for acetates, as well as a small chip in one side exposing the metal, signifying it’s not just another vinyl record but one made of metal. It’s 8” in diameter, and plays at 45RPM just like a normal record.

The B side has no audible content on it and is instead just a blank canvas meant for empty space when there’s only one song on an acetate single.

This is absolutely one of a kind, as acetates of any kind are hard to find and often one of a kind once cut. They’re often used as test records to tell how the sound quality is returned by engineers and label staff. Great for anyone who collects music memorabilia but never has a chance to snag a one off item.

I normally don’t sell my collectibles often, but my brother recently lost his home in a fire and I’m trying to do my part to give back to him as much as I can. All proceeds are going to him.

Thank you for your time, patience, and contribution— best of luck to everyone!!