The Royal Ballet 2LP 180g/ 200g Comparison Test Pressing SS + Booklet + Slicks

$

312

SS: Still Sealed
Label: RCA Living Stereo
Catalog Number: LDS 6065
Jacket Condition: VG/ Very Good
HIGHLY COLLECTIBLE!!! ULTRA RARE!!!

This auction is for a STILL SEALED 2-LP Comparison Test Pressing marked A1/B1, C/D of the Classic Records reissue of "The Royal Ballet Gala Performances". (Disc 1 is pressed on 180g/ Disc 2 is pressed on 200g). Original jacket is included as a bonus! Test pressings are highly collectible and are from the first stamper. Approximately less than 20 exist depending on the title. Test pressings reflect the closest you can get to the lacquers and hence have a special collectible value and store of value.
Jacket in very good condition. Crease on top spine measuring approximately 2 inches. Tape mark near the top right corner. A couple of air bubbles on front cover near the right edge.

•Also included is the original booklet provided to Classic Records by RCA Living Stereo for the booklet replication used in the LP reissue. Pages are no longer bound at the spine, but overall is in very good condition.

•In addition, a set of 2 "slicks" for approval purposes comes in this collector's package. Artwork printed on both sides of slick. Glossy paper measuring 18" x 24". Four main creases run along each slick as they were stored folded. Additional creases here and there, overall in good condition. Please note slicks will be shipped separately due to its size.

It's a rare find -- good luck!

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