Sold Date: August 17, 2023
Start Date: August 10, 2023
Final Price: $119.95 (USD)
Bid Count: 1
Seller Feedback: 127
Buyer Feedback: 0

Thanks to all of our customers for making Cliff-Tone Records the number one, highest rated re-seller of Music Matters Jazz Records!

For sale: 

Music Matters Jazz, Test Pressing, Kenny Burrell, Midnight Blue, 33rpm - OUT OF PRINT, RARE!

Catalog Number: MMBST-84123, 33rpm, Originally released as part of the Blue Note Reissue Series

This test pressing comes with a traditional white jackets as pictured. 

We provide a special offering of authentic Music Matters original release test pressings.  These records are the same as the initial MMJ releases pressed at RTI and created at the same time as the originals to ensure the "record stampers' were ready for production.  Each title comes with a white "test pressing" jacket and white label featuring the Blue Note Catalog number, A/B sides and inner sleeve.  Amazing to listen to, these are also destined to be a true collector's record.

Each album is Sealed, in new condition as originally packaged by MMJ.

This is a great opportunity to own a Music Matters Jazz record that may be long out of print and selling for several hundreds of dollars.   

Music Matters records have set the standard as the greatest Blue Note reissues as these records offer amazing sound, clarity and realism so you can enjoy the amazing qualities and stunning dynamics.   These records are produced from the original master tapes and employed an all analog manufacturing process.  This may be the last opportunity to acquire an MMJ all analog, "mastered from the original tape" Blue Note record.  More and more records from other companies are being released from a digital hi-rez file manufacturing process, even when they say "mastered from the original tapes". 

Each test pressing was pressed at RTI and is of the same quality as the original MMJ release.  All test pressings were inspected and subject to the same stringent quality control checks.  Please refer to the Music Matters Jazz website for more information. 

About Test Pressings:

Test pressings are historically the first pressings made or "stamped" and are intended for music critics, promotion and colleagues in the industry.  For some, the test pressings are highly desired as these are the first vinyl copies to be pressed by a "record stamper" ensuring higher fidelity.  These test pressings have the same quality and sonic fidelity as the original Music Matters record, as they are first ones to be pressed off the final, "approved" virgin "record stampers" at the time of production.  All test pressings were visually and aurally inspected by the Music Matters team and RTI at the time of production.

"The real deal, sounds as good as the actual releases, super value"

Ronnie M.

"Great way to fill in my collection, bought titles I missed when first released and these tp's sound great!"

John C.

"Sonically and visually the same in every way ."

Thomas O.

More importantly, please refer to our sales feedback specific to our offering of Music Matters Jazz titles and bid with confidence! You can check our former name; Cliffordk33 on eBay.

Shipping:

We are currently shipping only to the Continental USA.  An update to our valued customers;  As many of you know, we try to and most often have shipped Fedex 2 Day and Home Delivery and USPS Priorty Mail.  Our cost for this was around $10-$14, and mostly we have charged $9-$11 for this service.  However, most recently USPS and Fedex have greatly increased their rates.  The same services now are approx. $15-$20...  Also, shipping materials have greatly increased, and we do not sacrifice on shipping materials and methods.  Our 'per shipment materials cost' is about $4.00 per package plus shipping rate, and remember, eBay even takes a cut of the shipping fee we collect!   In most cases what we charge for shipping does not cover shipping materials and delivery.  

Going forward, we will be using Media Mail more often.  Our comfort with Media Mail is that in over 300 records shipped using the Whiplash Mailer, we have not had one issue.  Please note, we factor in final sale value, number of records in order, customer location, shipping options and rates available to find the best value and fastest delivery.  When we ship media mail, we use the highly regarded 'Whiplash' box which is constructed with heavy gauge cardboard with extra corner protection.  We take great care to package the records - please review our feedback for the great comments on our shipping practices.  The shipping charges are for both the benefit of the buyer and seller, providing for insurance, select expedited shipping and top rate packing materials.  Ebay offers third party insurance for Media Mail. 

Disclaimer and Customer Service: 

We, and this transaction are not affiliated with Music Matters Jazz.  Should you have a record that is unplayable or contains a significant defect, please contact us first.  We may be able to replace the copy.  But note, all records have been visually inspected.  Please note, the actual photos of 'white jacket' or label may differ, within the same title.  some have open label jackets, some have closed label jackets.  Also note, a Test Pressing may show evidence of factory or engineer play as they are designed to evaluate the stampers.

Image of actual album cover is for reference only, album comes with white jacket only as noted above.

Standard Warranty of Records: 

All records potentially have some miniscule pressing or handling artifact which may include tics.  None of these should affect the play and we cannot return or replace records that have these standard artifacts.  All records have been visually inspected.  Topical or miniscule paper sleeve marks, and other signs of incidental handling will not cause audible surface noise.  All records should be cleaned prior to play to remove mold release agents caused in manufacturing and packaging.  Cleaning of records is a standard requirement and the best way to enjoy the full aural spectrum of the recording.

Thank you and bid with confidence as we have excellent feedback.