gristlejaw Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 I make custom artwork for my test pressings. its fun to do. I've started doing this in my spare time. It's way fun. I'm using 12"x12" chipboard and paste a trimmed up 11x17 color copy i've printed at work. I try to use elements from the artwork associated with the band or album, but never an exact copy. (some examples below) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harryq Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 I make custom artwork for my test pressings. its fun to do. Me too. It brings me great joy to create alternate artwork for them. Since most of them go to friends/family/band, it's neat to make them as special as possible. I've had kepi ghoulie do custom artwork for a couple of his test presses--seems like a good way to support an artist I like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harryq Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 I make custom artwork for my test pressings. its fun to do. Me too. It brings me great joy to create alternate artwork for them. Since most of them go to friends/family/band, it's neat to make them as special as possible. I've had kepi ghoulie do custom artwork for a couple of his test presses--seems like a good way to support an artist I like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripplemusic Posted October 11, 2011 Author Share Posted October 11, 2011 But if you want to buy them, good for the economy. Knock yourself out. One thing you can definitely say about my vinyl collecting is that I'm good for the economy. I may even turn up in the next Obama plan. I've recently started buying tests of bands that really mean a lot to me, for example, I got a test press of Teardrop Explodes "Killamanjaro" one of my favorite albums of all time. I also found a test press of an obscure 70's band Jake Jones that my uncle produced way back in '72. So that was kinda fun. I wouldn't buy random ones, but for me, they do add extra flavor to my collection of favorite music, knowing that they're so rare. I recently bought my first acetate. I guess an acetate is the only thing rarer than a test press. I picked one up simply to have one and kinda say "gee, I have an acetate." But that might develop into more collecting. Like I said, I'm good for the economy. With Ripple, we produce 5 test pressings of each album we put out, we keep two for the company, give one or two to the band, and usually auction one off for charity. That's how they first came to my attention. But even we don't get acetates, so that's sparked my interest. Does anyone know how many acetates are usually produced for a pressing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripplemusic Posted October 11, 2011 Author Share Posted October 11, 2011 But if you want to buy them, good for the economy. Knock yourself out. One thing you can definitely say about my vinyl collecting is that I'm good for the economy. I may even turn up in the next Obama plan. I've recently started buying tests of bands that really mean a lot to me, for example, I got a test press of Teardrop Explodes "Killamanjaro" one of my favorite albums of all time. I also found a test press of an obscure 70's band Jake Jones that my uncle produced way back in '72. So that was kinda fun. I wouldn't buy random ones, but for me, they do add extra flavor to my collection of favorite music, knowing that they're so rare. I recently bought my first acetate. I guess an acetate is the only thing rarer than a test press. I picked one up simply to have one and kinda say "gee, I have an acetate." But that might develop into more collecting. Like I said, I'm good for the economy. With Ripple, we produce 5 test pressings of each album we put out, we keep two for the company, give one or two to the band, and usually auction one off for charity. That's how they first came to my attention. But even we don't get acetates, so that's sparked my interest. Does anyone know how many acetates are usually produced for a pressing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripplemusic Posted October 11, 2011 Author Share Posted October 11, 2011 and I'm digging this thread. Thanks all for your comments. I'm drooling over your collections, particularly the Rancid and Hellmouth split. Wow. Drool. And I'm really digging your make-shift artwork, what a cool idea. Just so you know, when we get tests back from the pressing plant, they don't even come in white sleeves. Simply 5 packed in individual plastic sleeves in one box. Now, it's always a thrill when the tests come in and I get to plop that virgin vinyl onto the player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripplemusic Posted October 11, 2011 Author Share Posted October 11, 2011 and I'm digging this thread. Thanks all for your comments. I'm drooling over your collections, particularly the Rancid and Hellmouth split. Wow. Drool. And I'm really digging your make-shift artwork, what a cool idea. Just so you know, when we get tests back from the pressing plant, they don't even come in white sleeves. Simply 5 packed in individual plastic sleeves in one box. Now, it's always a thrill when the tests come in and I get to plop that virgin vinyl onto the player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanmccauley38 Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 I don't have many test pressings, but I try to get them if I really like the album or that particular artist A LOT. I have: Andrew Jackson Jihad - People Who Eat People Are The Luckiest People In The World 1/10 Andrew Jackson Jihad - Can't Maintain 8/10 Andrew Jackson Jihad & O' Pioneers - Split 1/20 Archetypes & tenthousandleagues - Split /5? Baroness - Blue Record /25 Happy News Please & Operator Dead: Post Abandoned - Split /50 Orchid & Encyclopedia Of American Traitors - Split /? Pig Destroyer & Orchid - Split /? V/A - I Think We Should Stay Away From Each Other /24 Waifle & pg. 99 - Document #10: Do You Need A Place To Stay? /150 (I think Magic Bullet sold these as a whole pressing, so I'm not sure if they really count...) By the way... I'm always looking for Andrew Jackson Jihad and Orchid tests, so if you have them.... GIMME! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanmccauley38 Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 I don't have many test pressings, but I try to get them if I really like the album or that particular artist A LOT. I have: Andrew Jackson Jihad - People Who Eat People Are The Luckiest People In The World 1/10 Andrew Jackson Jihad - Can't Maintain 8/10 Andrew Jackson Jihad & O' Pioneers - Split 1/20 Archetypes & tenthousandleagues - Split /5? Baroness - Blue Record /25 Happy News Please & Operator Dead: Post Abandoned - Split /50 Orchid & Encyclopedia Of American Traitors - Split /? Pig Destroyer & Orchid - Split /? V/A - I Think We Should Stay Away From Each Other /24 Waifle & pg. 99 - Document #10: Do You Need A Place To Stay? /150 (I think Magic Bullet sold these as a whole pressing, so I'm not sure if they really count...) By the way... I'm always looking for Andrew Jackson Jihad and Orchid tests, so if you have them.... GIMME! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonbeams Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 I view tests and especially acetates as components used in the process of producing a record, not the final product which is meant to be sold on the market to consumers. I wouldn't want to own one unless I could sell it for a profit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonbeams Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 I view tests and especially acetates as components used in the process of producing a record, not the final product which is meant to be sold on the market to consumers. I wouldn't want to own one unless I could sell it for a profit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swoopdog Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 i really like collecting tests... and i think im missing a few things in there too where's that Mighty Mighty BossToneS - Devil's Night Out test press we all slept on? I got only a few Caspian - Four Trees #9/10 Mu330 - Crab Rangoon #3/3 The Dogmatics - Everybody Does It HMS 049 Blonde On Blonde - And How! Unsteady - Double Or Nothing #3/3 Beware of Safety/Giants - Split #19/25 Forfeit - The Lower Depths /25 and just bought this Junius - The Martyrdom of a Catastrophist #9/10 I know there is more but I can't think of them right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swoopdog Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 i really like collecting tests... and i think im missing a few things in there too where's that Mighty Mighty BossToneS - Devil's Night Out test press we all slept on? I got only a few Caspian - Four Trees #9/10 Mu330 - Crab Rangoon #3/3 The Dogmatics - Everybody Does It HMS 049 Blonde On Blonde - And How! Unsteady - Double Or Nothing #3/3 Beware of Safety/Giants - Split #19/25 Forfeit - The Lower Depths /25 and just bought this Junius - The Martyrdom of a Catastrophist #9/10 I know there is more but I can't think of them right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest markovianprocess Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 I sold all of mine. I'm not sure whether I regret it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest markovianprocess Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 I sold all of mine. I'm not sure whether I regret it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hudsoncomplex Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 I've got: Riverboat Gamblers: To the Confusion of Our Enemies TEST PRESS Riverboat Gamblers: To the Confusion of Our Enemies REJECTED TEST PRESS Hot Water Music: Live In Chicago #1 TEST PRESS Hot Water Music: Live In Chicago #2 TEST PRESS Hot Water Music: Live In Chicago #3 TEST PRESS Hot Water Music: Live In Chicago #4 TEST PRESS Hot Water Music: Live In Chicago #5 TEST PRESS Hot Water Music: Live In Chicago #6 TEST PRESS (black) Hot Water Music: Live In Chicago #6 TEST PRESS (White) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hudsoncomplex Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 I've got: Riverboat Gamblers: To the Confusion of Our Enemies TEST PRESS Riverboat Gamblers: To the Confusion of Our Enemies REJECTED TEST PRESS Hot Water Music: Live In Chicago #1 TEST PRESS Hot Water Music: Live In Chicago #2 TEST PRESS Hot Water Music: Live In Chicago #3 TEST PRESS Hot Water Music: Live In Chicago #4 TEST PRESS Hot Water Music: Live In Chicago #5 TEST PRESS Hot Water Music: Live In Chicago #6 TEST PRESS (black) Hot Water Music: Live In Chicago #6 TEST PRESS (White) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Hundred Fifty-Two Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 i really like collecting tests... and i think im missing a few things in there too where's that Mighty Mighty BossToneS - Devil's Night Out test press we all slept on? I got only a few Caspian - Four Trees #9/10 Mu330 - Crab Rangoon #3/3 The Dogmatics - Everybody Does It HMS 049 Blonde On Blonde - And How! Unsteady - Double Or Nothing #3/3 Beware of Safety/Giants - Split #19/25 Forfeit - The Lower Depths /25 and just bought this Junius - The Martyrdom of a Catastrophist #9/10 I know there is more but I can't think of them right now. Damn, once I get my collection sorted out I need to talk to you. Would you be interested in trading those Asian Man tests for other tests? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Hundred Fifty-Two Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 i really like collecting tests... and i think im missing a few things in there too where's that Mighty Mighty BossToneS - Devil's Night Out test press we all slept on? I got only a few Caspian - Four Trees #9/10 Mu330 - Crab Rangoon #3/3 The Dogmatics - Everybody Does It HMS 049 Blonde On Blonde - And How! Unsteady - Double Or Nothing #3/3 Beware of Safety/Giants - Split #19/25 Forfeit - The Lower Depths /25 and just bought this Junius - The Martyrdom of a Catastrophist #9/10 I know there is more but I can't think of them right now. Damn, once I get my collection sorted out I need to talk to you. Would you be interested in trading those Asian Man tests for other tests? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flood Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 i really like collecting tests... and i think im missing a few things in there too where's that Mighty Mighty BossToneS - Devil's Night Out test press we all slept on? ah shit thats right add these to my lists Mighty Mighty Bosstones - Devils Night out (2 different tests) Mighty Mighty Bosstones - More Noise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flood Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 i really like collecting tests... and i think im missing a few things in there too where's that Mighty Mighty BossToneS - Devil's Night Out test press we all slept on? ah shit thats right add these to my lists Mighty Mighty Bosstones - Devils Night out (2 different tests) Mighty Mighty Bosstones - More Noise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flood Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 also They Might Be Giants - Twisting 12" single, and Dead Milkment - Punk Rock Girl 12" single. also... for acetates.. theres generally like 1 or 2 depending if they made a reference copy or not.. and lord know what happens to the one they actually use to make the plates from Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flood Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 also They Might Be Giants - Twisting 12" single, and Dead Milkment - Punk Rock Girl 12" single. also... for acetates.. theres generally like 1 or 2 depending if they made a reference copy or not.. and lord know what happens to the one they actually use to make the plates from Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregor Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 May as well add my list, I have: New Found Glory - Not Without a Fight (/25) ISHC - Takin' it Ova! (/25) The Starting Line - Make Yourself at Home EP (/25) The Starting Line - With Hopes of Starting Over EP (/25) The Ataris - Blue Skies, Broken Hearts, Next 12 Exits... (/9) No Harm Done - Escape (/25) And a Test Icicles EP I'm pretty sure is a test press... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregor Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 May as well add my list, I have: New Found Glory - Not Without a Fight (/25) ISHC - Takin' it Ova! (/25) The Starting Line - Make Yourself at Home EP (/25) The Starting Line - With Hopes of Starting Over EP (/25) The Ataris - Blue Skies, Broken Hearts, Next 12 Exits... (/9) No Harm Done - Escape (/25) And a Test Icicles EP I'm pretty sure is a test press... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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