Sold Date: November 7, 2020
Start Date: October 31, 2020
Final Price: $139.83 (USD)
Bid Count: 3
Seller Feedback: 353
Buyer Feedback: 218

For sale: Music Matters Jazz, Eric Dolphy, Out to Lunch, Test Pressing, Sealed, Out of Print!

Catalog Number: MMBST-84163, Originally Released January of 2015, Stereo, 180 gram, 33rpm

A special offering of authentic Music Matters original release test pressings.  These records are the same as the initial 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 in sealed, new condition.

This is a great opportunity to own a Music Matters Jazz record that may be long out of print and selling for 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, the first ones to be pressed off virgin "record stampers" 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.

Shipping:

FREE SHIPPING!  Currently shipping to the Continental United States and Canada only.  Single records are sent in a double 1-inch record box with padding.  Records will be sent first class with tracking.  Free shipping only applies to USA.

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.

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.