Sarah McLachlan SURFACING - Classic Records 4LP 45RPM Test Pressing SEALED

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Sarah McLachlan SURFACING - Classic Records 4LP 200 gram 45RPM Single-Sided Clarity Vinyl Test Pressing - This is #5 of only 13 sets produced by Classic Records. "Surfacing" was slated to be officially released as a four LP edition but didn't see a release when Classic closed its doors. Great album, great sound, and for audiophiles it simply doesn't get any better than this. 
Condition: The box set is sealed. However, there is a small patch (approx. 2 inches long) where the shrink wrap has torn. There are also two creases in the outer box along the title side (see pictures 4 and 5). This was the condition in which I received it and, based on the outer shrink wrap, I think the box was probably creased before Classic sealed it up. 
Here's your chance to get this out of print rarity at a fair market price!

ABOUT 45 RPM PRESSINGS

While some folks don't like the 45 RPM format (yes, you do have to get up and change sides more often), it's not hype: with more vinyl real estate for your stylus to operate within, volume levels are maintained consistently across all tracks (with 33 1/3, as you get closer to the inner groove you will lose volume because the grooves get smaller), and there's LOTS more room for the bass frequencies. A mastering engineer has to juggle all these factors, usually leading to certain compromises, when pressing at 33 1/3. The common wisdom in the audiophile community is that, when done well, 45 rpm pressings are as close as you'll get to the master tape.

ABOUT SINGLE SIDED PRESSINGS

While pressing at 45 RPM raises the sonic bar, one might still confront the sonic compromises introduced when an LP is pressed on both sides, which is the norm. When records are issued on very thin vinyl, the grooves pressed on one side of an lp can microscopically impress themselves on the other side of the record, introducing unwanted audio artifacts. This is why audiophile labels favor 180 gram or heavier vinyl. Consequently, Classic Records reissued certain titles on SINGLE SIDED pressings, at 45 RPM, in order to produce the most accurate rendition of the master tape possible. 

ABOUT CLARITY VINYL

Clarity Vinyl represents the ultimate in vinyl formulations because it is comprised of over 90 percent of the highest quality co-polymer available – a key component in vinyl pellets used for manufacturing vinyl records. Further, Clarity Vinyl has no carbon black additive, common in vinyl formulas for LPs. Carbon black contains trace metals that become magnetized and cause "electrical distortions" in cartridges during playback that smears the sound. By taking out the Carbon Black, Clarity Vinyl is able to dramatically reduce the "electrical distortions" and thus bring more "Clarity" to the playback process, providing a more realistic musical experience to the listener and LP enthusiast.

ABOUT TEST PRESSINGS

These highly collectible test pressings are from the first stamper. Test pressings reflect the closest you can get to the lacquers. Only a very small number of these unreleased sets exist. This set is packaged in a white special edition box and each test pressing comes in a white jacket. The original jacket cover is included as a bonus.

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