Collection: Test Pressings
Test pressings are created as a means to critically evaluate the audio quality of a vinyl record release prior to mass production. They are usually produced in a limited quantity, making many test pressings rare to find. Here are all the test pressings we have available to buy.
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Phoenix
Phoenix
LPCBS - UK - 1976CBS81621 - /VG+10 track white label test pressing LPRegular price £14.40 GBPRegular priceUnit price / per£17.99 GBPSale price £14.40 GBP -
Stanley Black Conducting The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Spectacular Dances For Orchestra
LPDecca - UK - 1967PM55018 - /EX7 track vinyl lp test pressing factory sampleRegular price £13.60 GBPRegular priceUnit price / per£16.99 GBPSale price £13.60 GBP -
Arlene Duncan
I Wanna Groove
12 InchProto - UK - 1982ENAT101 - /VG2 track hand written white label test pressingRegular price £6.99 GBPRegular priceUnit price / perSale price £6.99 GBP -
Björn & Benny, Agnetha & Anni-Frid
Nina, Pretty Ballerina
7 InchPolydor - Austria - 19732040111 - VG+/VG+2 track 7" test pressing of Austrian release 7". seam split to pic sleeveRegular price £180.00 GBPRegular priceUnit price / perSale price £180.00 GBP -
Johnny Keating And 27 Men
Keating Sound
LPLondon - UK - 1964LL3400 - /EX12 track vinyl lp test pressing factory sampleRegular price £13.60 GBPRegular priceUnit price / per£16.99 GBPSale price £13.60 GBP -
dutch feat. crystal waters
My Time
12 InchIllustrious - UK - 200312ILLDJ018 - /VG+1 track one sided test pressing has info stickered labelRegular price £3.99 GBPRegular priceUnit price / perSale price £3.99 GBP -
Zingari
Everybody's Waiting
12 InchDakota - UK - 198312DAK14 - VG+/EX3 track hand written white label test pressing in stamped outer sleeveRegular price £4.99 GBPRegular priceUnit price / perSale price £4.99 GBP -
Mezzoforte
Midnight Sun
7 InchSteinar - UK - 1984STE715 - /VG+Test pressing with info stickered labelsRegular price £3.99 GBPRegular priceUnit price / perSale price £3.99 GBP -
Sugarcubes
Vitamin
12 InchOne Little Indian - UK - 1992102TP12 - /EX6 track hand written white label test pressingRegular price £4.99 GBPRegular priceUnit price / perSale price £4.99 GBP -
Robert Gordon With Link Wray
Robert Gordon With Link Wray
LPPrivate Stock - UK - 1977PVLP1027 - EX-/EXwhite label test pressing in standard picture sleeveRegular price £29.99 GBPRegular priceUnit price / perSale price £29.99 GBP -
Titus Oates
Jungle Lady
LPRadioactive - UK - 2004RRLP026 - /EX9 track white label test pressing reissue LPRegular price £8.00 GBPRegular priceUnit price / per£9.99 GBPSale price £8.00 GBP -
John Gary
Let Them Talk
7 InchTop Rank - UK - 195945JAR177 - /GOOD3 prong white label test pressingRegular price £16.00 GBPRegular priceUnit price / per£20.00 GBPSale price £16.00 GBP -
Darryl Way
As Long As There's A Spark
7 InchVenturi - UK - 1983VR1 - /VG3 track test pressing 7". vinyl has some marksRegular price £8.00 GBPRegular priceUnit price / per£10.00 GBPSale price £8.00 GBP -
Frank Chacksfield
World Of
LPDecca - UK - 1969PA5 - /EX12 track vinyl lp mono test pressing factory sampleRegular price £13.60 GBPRegular priceUnit price / per£16.99 GBPSale price £13.60 GBP -
Caterina Valente
Intimate Valente
LPDecca - UK - 1966LL3473 - /EX12 track vinyl lp factory sample test pressingRegular price £45.00 GBPRegular priceUnit price / perSale price £45.00 GBP -
Pogues
Sayonara
12 InchPogue Mahone - UK - 1991YZ548T - /EX-uk 3 track 12" test pressing of German-only releaseRegular price £200.00 GBPRegular priceUnit price / perSale price £200.00 GBP -
Andre Previn
Previn With Voices
LPRCA Victor - UK - 1966SF7853 - /EX-12 track vinyl lp test pressing factory sampleRegular price £16.80 GBPRegular priceUnit price / per£20.99 GBPSale price £16.80 GBP -
Kid Creole And The Coconuts
There But For The Grace Of God Go I
Double 7 InchZe - UK - 1981WIP6707 - /EXpair of 1-sided test pressings - one of A-side and 1 of B-side. handwritten info and release date...Regular price £29.99 GBPRegular priceUnit price / perSale price £29.99 GBP -
Gibson Brothers
Mariana
7 InchIsland - UK - 1980WIP6617A - /EX1-sided test pressing of A-side of 7" single. label has date stamp and handwritten infoRegular price £8.00 GBPRegular priceUnit price / per£10.00 GBPSale price £8.00 GBP -
Pete Wingfield
Eighteen With A Bullet
7 InchIsland - UK - 1975WIP6231 - /EX1-sided test pressing of A-side of 7" single release. handwritten info and date stamp on reverse ...Regular price £16.00 GBPRegular priceUnit price / per£19.99 GBPSale price £16.00 GBP -
Cristina
Things Fall Apart
7 InchIsland - UK - 1981WIP6750A - /EX1-sided test pressing of A-side of 7" single release. date stamp and handwritten info on reverse ...Regular price £24.99 GBPRegular priceUnit price / perSale price £24.99 GBP -
Brian Briggs
See You On The Other Side
7 InchBearsville - UK - 1981WIP6664 - /EX1-sided test pressing of A-side of 7" single release. date stamp and handwritten info on labelRegular price £9.60 GBPRegular priceUnit price / per£11.99 GBPSale price £9.60 GBP -
Primitai
Calling
Double LPBack On Black - UK - 2019BOBV642LP - /EXtest pressing 2 LP set with MPO sleeves selotaped togetherRegular price £13.60 GBPRegular priceUnit price / per£16.99 GBPSale price £13.60 GBP -
Coati Mundi
Me No Pop I
Double 7 InchIsland and Ze - UK - 1981WIP6711 - /EXpair of 1-sided test pressings for 7" release comprising of one A-side test pressing and one B-si...Regular price £24.99 GBPRegular priceUnit price / perSale price £24.99 GBP -
Strand
Can't Look Back
7 InchIsland - UK - 1980WIP6631B - /EX1-sided test pressing of B-side from Can't Look Back 7" single. date stamp and handwritten info o...Regular price £9.60 GBPRegular priceUnit price / per£11.99 GBPSale price £9.60 GBP -
Frank Chacksfield And His Orchestra
Movie Hit Parade
Double LPAce Of Clubs - UK - 1961ACL1073 - /EX-Pair of 1-side factory sample test pressings for album comprising of 1 A-side pressing and 1 B-si...Regular price £27.99 GBPRegular priceUnit price / perSale price £27.99 GBP -
Stanley Holloway
World Of
LPArgo - UK - 1971SPA199 - /VG+12 track factory sample test pressing. album has piano accompaniment by michael garrickRegular price £16.00 GBPRegular priceUnit price / per£19.99 GBPSale price £16.00 GBP -
John Keating Orchestra
Temptation
LPDecca - UK - 1962PFS4020A - /EX-6 track factory sample test pressing with handwritten info on label which shows American catalogu...Regular price £16.00 GBPRegular priceUnit price / per£19.99 GBPSale price £16.00 GBP -
Stanley Black Conducting The London Festival Orchestra And Chorus
Music Of A People
LPLondon - UK - 1965SP44060 - /EX-11 track factory sample test pressing LP with handwritten info on labelRegular price £16.00 GBPRegular priceUnit price / per£19.99 GBPSale price £16.00 GBP -
Band Of The Grenadier Guards
Marches From The Movies
LPDecca - UK - 1965PFS4066 - /NEW7 track factory sample test pressing of album A-side with handwritten info on label. still sealed...Regular price £16.00 GBPRegular priceUnit price / per£19.99 GBPSale price £16.00 GBP -
Arthur Fiedler / Boston Pops Orchestra
Light Classics
LPRCA Victor Red Seal - UK - 1961/EX1-sided factory sample test pressing of album B-side with stamped info on labelRegular price £16.00 GBPRegular priceUnit price / per£19.99 GBPSale price £16.00 GBP -
Werner Muller and his Orchestra
Germany
LPLondon - UK - 1965SP44067 - /VG+12 track factory sample test pressing with handwritten info on labelsRegular price £16.00 GBPRegular priceUnit price / per£19.99 GBPSale price £16.00 GBP -
Ted Heath And His Music
Chartbusters
LPLondon - USA - 1966SP44074B - /EX-1-sided factory sample test pressing of album B-side. light surface scuff on 1st track. handwritt...Regular price £16.00 GBPRegular priceUnit price / per£19.99 GBPSale price £16.00 GBP -
Stanley Black & His Orchestra
Night Was Made For Love
LPLondon - USA - 1957LL1307B - /EX1 sided factory sample test pressing of album B-side with handwriten info on labelRegular price £16.00 GBPRegular priceUnit price / per£19.99 GBPSale price £16.00 GBP -
Werner Muller and his Orchestra
Werner Müller On Broadway
LPDecca - UK - 1964SP44047 - /VG+12 track factory sample test pressing with stamped info including catalogue number for foreign is...Regular price £16.00 GBPRegular priceUnit price / per£19.99 GBPSale price £16.00 GBP -
Georgia Brown
Sings Kurt Weill
LPLondon - USA - 1962PS274B - /EX1-sided factory sample test pressing of album B-side with stamped info on labelRegular price £16.00 GBPRegular priceUnit price / per£19.99 GBPSale price £16.00 GBP




























