TEST PRESSINGS, often known as white label pressings, are copies produced from the masters by the pressing plants in tiny quantities of between ten and thirty copies. These test discs are then sent to the artists and record companies for approval before the main manufacturing is commenced. 
These discs are very rare and much sought after by collectors as these are the working copies intended for the artists and label executives to check that the vinyl mastering process is true to the master tapes. The discs were not created for retail sale as part of a manufacturing run. They are genuine test pressings used at work in the industry by the artists and record labels.

PRINCE - THE PURPLE ERA - THE VERY BEST OF 1985-'91 
TEST PRESSING VINYL LP
Prince had an incredible ability to deliver the most amazing performances in the live arena. The proof of that fact lies in the wide variety of performances which were broadcast live to air without a safety net. 
The live broadcasts collected together on this album reflect Prince at his best and most raw. This is Prince with no second chances, no prospect of retakes and no overdubs. The live broadcasts are ultimate proof of the quality of Prince as a genuine music phenomenon and an inspiring artist. 
This is the ultimate review of the work of Prince broadcasting live.

Track Listing:
Side 1  1. Purple Rain 2. Baby, I'm A Star  3. Sign O' The Times  4. Play In The Sunshine  5. Electric Chair
Tracks 1 American Music Awards 1985  Tracks 2 Grammy Awards 1985  Tracks 3-4 MTV Video Music Awards 1987  Track 5 Saturday Night Live 1989
Side 2  1. Gett Off  2. Diamonds And Pearls  3. Let's Go Crazy (Intro)  4. Baby, I'm A Star  5. Push  6. Horny Pony  7. Peter Gunn Theme

Track 1 MTV Video Music Awards 1991  Tracks 2-7 Special Olympics Ceremony 1991

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