linksisfromcanada Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 (edited) This is the first time they've put these up that wasn't in an eBay auction. FIREWORKS2018 works for 15% off. https://www.polyvinylrecords.com/store/garage_sale_test_pressings Making CDs is predictable. You send a master off to the duplication plant and wait for thousands of shiny, identical discs to arrive. Vinyl is a very different beast. Making a record is an intricate process that starts with the creation of a master lacquer, which is then plated in metal and used to make a negative version of the record, called a stamper, that serves as the basis for mass production. During this chain of events something can always go wrong --- causing pops, skips, crackles or distortion. You name it, we've heard it many times over. Which brings us to test pressings, a very necessary part of the vinyl production process that helps catch these sorts of problems before all of the records are manufactured. By their very nature, test pressings are rare and unique. They're the first taste we receive of each album on vinyl and only a small number are ever made, making them sought after by fans and collectors. In fact, one of the most frequently asked questions we receive year after year is "Hey fine folks at PV, do you have any test pressings for sale?" The sad truth is, after a few test pressings are given to PV bands as keepsakes, the remaining copies just sit on a shelf in the dark recesses of our office. And so, we've decided to give you this opportunity to own a special piece of a treasured album. Enjoy! Edited July 4, 2018 by linksisfromcanada Added discount code Skacel and mizzle 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1876records Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 so sick. I picked up a Rocky Votolato / Matt Pond split 7" test. thanks for posting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linksisfromcanada Posted July 3, 2018 Author Share Posted July 3, 2018 1 minute ago, 1876records said: so sick. I picked up a Rocky Votolato / Matt Pond split 7" test. thanks for posting! Awesome! Discount code FIREWORKS2018 works for 15% off, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1876records Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 1 minute ago, linksisfromcanada said: Awesome! Discount code FIREWORKS2018 works for 15% off, too. d'oh! I already checked out hahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mameeshkamowskwoz Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 VERY cool. Got the Deerhoof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGhostOfRandySavage Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 Tempted by Hey Mercedes and a little bit by Owls. Can't bring myself to buy something that is strictly to "collect" and never play though. :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooks Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 Thanks so much for posting this! I picked up (the ep). One of my favorite Owen records. Will be really cool to add this to the Early Bird collection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skacel Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 Picked up the Owen test press. I paid a stupid amount for a test press of no good for no one now a few years ago on one of their eBay sales for charity. Like really stupid price but I was just home from the pub and it was my birthday ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
museummouth Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 Already have that Owen test press damn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizzle Posted July 4, 2018 Share Posted July 4, 2018 Thanks for posting this. I grabbed the Owen ep with the 15% off code. Pretty solid deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linksisfromcanada Posted July 5, 2018 Author Share Posted July 5, 2018 Last day for FIREWORKS2018 code. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 Thanks for the tip! Got dat Owen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linksisfromcanada Posted July 8, 2018 Author Share Posted July 8, 2018 3 left of Japandroids - No Singles https://www.polyvinylrecords.com/product/no_singles_test_pressing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottheisel Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 Just grabbed one of those Rentals test presses, wishing that discount code still worked though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 (edited) On 7/8/2018 at 4:10 PM, scottheisel said: Just grabbed one of those Rentals test presses, wishing that discount code still worked though. Try AMFTLP2 Edited July 11, 2018 by Tommy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 (EP) TP came in today, green airhead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooks Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 1 hour ago, Tommy said: (EP) TP came in today, green airhead It was like my third Orange in a row :'( Still love you PV, even though you playin'. erasedtapes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linksisfromcanada Posted July 18, 2018 Author Share Posted July 18, 2018 Lots of new ones added. https://www.polyvinylrecords.com/store/garage_sale_test_pressings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 Looks like Owen Seaside is gone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tape Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 I got the last Hey Mercedes S/T. helllll yeah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lethalenforcer Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 Hoping for Jay Som or Post Animal to eventually become available... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 I’m loving that they’re doing this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougie Jones Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 (edited) Sunday's Best - Poised to break This would make me squirt Edited July 18, 2018 by Dougie Jones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
museummouth Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 36 minutes ago, Tommy said: Looks like Owen Seaside is gone Damn I would’ve grabbed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooks Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 Samesies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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