The Marvelettes – The Marvelettes (Test Pressing)
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Unsealed vinyl
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TEST PRESSING
Test pressings are the first copies (typically 5 to 10) of a record that are pressed from the metal stampers to assess the quality of the pressed records. They are usually sent to artists, producers, record labels, and other key stakeholders for approval. These test pressings are usually devoid of artwork, labels, or any other decorative elements, focusing solely on the audio quality. Made while the stampers are fresh, they would sound better and are often considered valuable by collectors.
Test pressing - Rarity - Unsealed
Vocals – The Marvelettes : Gladys Horton, Wanda Young, Katherine Anderson,
Backing vocals - The Andantes
Instrumentation - The Funk Brothers, Detroit Symphony Orchestra
Written by Bacharach and David (A2), WM Robinson (A3, B2), V. McCoy (A4), N. Whitfield, R. Dean Taylor (A5), Frank Wilson (A6), E. Holland, N. Whitfield, Wm. Robinson (B1), C. Paul, L. Broadnax (B3), J. Bristol (B4), R. Staunton, T. Jones (B5), J. Dean, W. Weatherspoon (B6)
1LP, Test pressing sleeve
Limited Edition (Test Pressing only 30 records pressed)
Original Master Tape : YES
Heavy Press : 180g
Record color : black
Speed : 33RPM
Size : 12”
Stereo
Studio
Record Press : Pallas
Label : Speakers Corner
Original Label : Tamla
Recorded in Hitsville USA - 1966–1967
Produced by Smokey Robinson, Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier, Norman Whitfield, James Dean, William Weatherspoon
Originally released in 1967
Reissued in 2010
Tracks :
Side A:
1. Barefootin'
2. Message To Michael
3. The Hunter Gets Captured By The Game
4. When You're Young And In Love
5. I Know Better
6. I Can't Turn Around
Side B:
1. He Was Really Sayin' Somthin'
2. The Day You Take One (You Have To Take The Other)
3. When I Need You
4. Keep Off, No Trespassing
5. This Night Was Made For Love
6. I Need Someone
Reviews:
"Perhaps the best studio album the Marvelettes ever recorded. The spotlight was shared between Horton and Young, and one can attest to the differences in their styles (Horton was earthier, Young the more pop-oriented). In addition to their classic hit "The Hunter Gets Captured By the Game" and what is the best version of the Van McCoy warhorse "When You're Young and In Love," there are some would-be hits such as "The Day You Take One (You Have to Take the Other)" and the lovely ballad "This Night Was Made For Love." This was an artistic triumph and proof that girl groups can mature with age." AllMusic review by John Lowe.
Rating :
AllMusic : 4.5 / 5 ; Discogs : 4.56 / 5