NEW ORDER French Test Pressing FINE TIME - FAC 223 From Rob Gretton Archive MINT

Sold Date: January 6, 2021
Start Date: January 6, 2021
Final Price: $250.00 (USD)
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From the archive of the late Joy Division/New Order manager, Rob Gretton, a rare 12? New Order French test pressing of Fine Time.  The label reads "echantillon" which means "sample" in English, and is dated 10 November 1988 with a stamp . We're not sure which countries this was released in, but it's a beautiful unplayed example.  Matrix reads ? 88 11 FAC 223 A2/? 88 11 FAC 223 B2. In Mint condition.

This was part of Gretton’s personal collection, and we obtained it directly from Gretton’s partner, Lesley Gilbert.  Our accompanying letter of authenticity will note this extraordinary provenance.


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