throwgncpr Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 I have one TP. The label and record are awesome, and there was special hand-made packaging made for the TP. I also listen to it, because the TP is black, and the regular release is splatter. I'm really only interested in test presses of my favorite records. So, if any of y'all have TPs for these, please to be PMing me: Russian Circles - Geneva Sumac - What One Becomes Live - Secret Samadhi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hype Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 I have played all my test presses as I play any album I own regardless of worth. I also don't spend any crazy amounts for them, all the tp's I have I got at great prices. Actually, when I think about it the majority of tp's I have I do not even own any other variant of them but imo unless you're just looking to flip what you have you should enjoy your collection and listen to it all with how much records are now. I finally got an Atmosphere tp not too long ago which was the artist I wanted one from the most. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaulManella Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 I have two test presses, Baysides self titled and the walking wounded. I went through a phase about six years ago where I was going to a Bayside variant collector. After some time I thought "hey, this is kind of stupid" and sold them all except the most limited first pressings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fowty Dollaz Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 2 hours ago, shenanigans said: Unfortunately I think Ash is long beyond that point in his life and even Charley isn't making music now. Sounds about right. Either way, there's never a shortage of good punk bands pumping out of Athens. I'd give a bunch of money to go back to a guFF show back in the day (2001-2002ish). I might even pick up a TEST PRESSING. Conversation comes full circle. Boom. shenanigans 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsterrod Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 (edited) I've got a couple dozen test presses and I have played them all. I think about half are part of various collections and half are the only variant of that particular album in my collection. I've won a few in contests but I've paid for the majority. $50 is my limit for a test press and I think I've only paid that much once. Edited September 16, 2018 by monsterrod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satan Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 I have a few dozen, and are to complete a variant chase. Yep, they just sit on the shelf after being listened to once or twice. *sometimes throws money out the window, but not often* mmhmm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reshiram Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 I have a curiosity question, how do you guys acquire your test pressings? I know some labels will throw them on Ebay, and others are given away, but when you want a specific one for variant completion, how do you guys do that? Do you just e-mail someone (label, artist) hoping they have one they're willing to sell? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roandy55 Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 (edited) Just acquired my first one. I don't usually take a lot of interest in test pressings as they tend to sell out very quickly , but I spotted this one on ebay and I really love the album. The bidding was low so I gave it a shot and won. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GULP-All-Good-Wishes-VERY-LIMITED-TEST-PRESSING-1-of-8-SIGNED-HAND-NUMBERED-/192649292269?nordt=true&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.m43663.l10137 Edited September 18, 2018 by Roandy55 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Multiverse Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 I had a couple of Kevin Devine test presses that just kind of fell into my hands. I sold them when I stopped collecting variants. I never played them and that always kind of irritated me, I didn't really have a lot of pleasure in the collecting/owning something I don't use. I've passed up several other test presses in the past couple of years, they're definitely cool things to have if you really love an album or something but they just aren't really my thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Friendly1 Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 (edited) 21 hours ago, slinch said: Not shrink wrapped, but in a sealed poly bag with a tearaway edge. That's how Fat receives (or received back then) all tests, not sure if it's per their request or just standard procedure for whichever plant does them. I only found a pic of the Short Music one on my PC, but here's what it looks like: It's how RTI does their tests. SRC uses RTI as of recently for all their newer represses. Edited September 16, 2018 by Friendly1 Han Solo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Han Solo Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 21 minutes ago, Friendly1 said: It's how RTI does their tests. SRC uses RTI as of recently for all their newer represses. Yup, can confirm this as my copy of The Black Parade looks the exact same Friendly1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blessedxcursed Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 I have all of the tests for releases I’ve done on my label. I have a few others that either I bought a while ago or was given. ive probably sold 50 tests in the last year getting rid of stuff. i press 15 tests every release because I send tests to each band member and anyone else that did something on the record. 1876records and Fowty Dollaz 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fowty Dollaz Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 17 minutes ago, blessedxcursed said: i press 15 tests every release because I send tests to each band member and anyone else that did something on the record. I feel like this should be standard practice. "Oh, you played the kazoo on track two? TESTPRESS! You did the cover art? TESTPRESS!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Banned User] Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 I own tests for blink because I variant collect them. Most are sealed but I'd probably play them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tape Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 (edited) I have two tests. One is the Hey Mercedes S/T EP that I bought for I think $30 a few months ago - Polyvinyl was doing a big unloading of tests and that one caught my eye because I've always loved the shit out of that EP. The other is for my friends' band Weakened Friends and their new album (ahem) that's coming out next month on Don Giovanni. They gave me a copy and they actually wanted me to listen to it semi-critically since the turntable at their house is currently fucked up. The "price" I paid for it was I stood in line for 2 hours on a saturday morning for a very limited beer release at a brewery real close to me because they live a couple hours away. Generally I'm not super interested in tests, but if I see one pop up for something I really, really, really like, I'll consider it if I don't think the price is out of hand. Edited September 17, 2018 by tape Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
openupyourskull Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 I have two - one that I won in a giveaway (Cults - Static) and one that I purchased (Deerhunter - Monomania). Generally I'm not super interested in them because yeah, they're pretty boring visually, but the Deerhunter one was only slightly more expensive than a retail copy and they're one of my favorite bands so I figured why not, it's something fun to add to collection, especially since I'm getting close to completing their stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hexrecords Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 I generally have my pressing plant do 10 test presses so I can keep a few, sell a couple, and give some to the band. They are, first and foremost, to make sure things sound good. But I also usually make alternate covers to go with them, usually something funny, because it's kind of a fun thing to do. And I think it makes it all the better when I decide to sell off a couple of them because there's this different cover that people can enjoy. Also, one of the pressing plants I was woring with would occasionally send me test presses on different colored vinyl, which was always a nice surprise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyte30351 Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 My first test press purchase should be in the mail or hopefully arrived today. I definitely spent more money than I should have, but I could part with the regular retail copy at close to the price I paid, or potentially part with the TP itself if I do decide. It is one of my favorite albums of all time, so I do look forward to listenin’ to it just to see if there is any small difference in sound. It’s also supposed to come with some super cool hand-written lyrics and notes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyckelJay Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 On 9/15/2018 at 6:27 PM, slinch said: Not shrink wrapped, but in a sealed poly bag with a tearaway edge. That's how Fat receives (or received back then) all tests, not sure if it's per their request or just standard procedure for whichever plant does them. I only found a pic of the Short Music one on my PC, but here's what it looks like: I wish every record came in those tear-tab poly bags. Love those things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeKaye Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 I have maybe one or two. Which considering how many records I own is a shockingly low number. That said, most of my collection is from years/decades ago when they really were test presses and a handful exited and were hard to get hold of. As people have already pointed out. These days they are A N Other variant to get collectors to part with their money. If I buy another, it will be for an album that means a lot, an awful lot to me...as it's obviously a low edition, and as a collector, that it what we are here for. I sold one and really regret it now. So there's a lesson there kids. Never sell anything. Roandy55 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drds89 Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 For many different reasons And sometimes it is the only copy I own, and my listening copy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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