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The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars
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Can anyone shed any light on the following record matrix on The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars.
Side 1 DWLP-2001-A-1
Side 2 DWLP-2001-B-1
Was this a rare or test pressing?
Thanks
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A counterfeit, perhaps? Quote: "My very first Bowie album turned out to be what I believe a counterfeit UK pressing! It was a copy of 'Ziggy', bought sometime in late 72 via mail-order from a London outlet (I have no idea exactly where from as my brother bought it for me -- I was only six years of age and had just become a Bowie fan). To all intents and purposes, the...
11:41 Wed 03rd Feb 2016
A counterfeit, perhaps?
Quote:
"My very first Bowie album turned out to be what I believe a counterfeit UK pressing! It was a copy of 'Ziggy', bought sometime in late 72 via mail-order from a London outlet (I have no idea exactly where from as my brother bought it for me -- I was only six years of age and had just become a Bowie fan).
To all intents and purposes, the album looked pretty much like the real thing, although when compared with the genuine article the sleeve was a bit on the blurry side, and the number stamped into the record's run-out groove was DWLP-2001-A-1/B-1"
Source:
http:// www.ill ustrate d-db-di scograp hy.nl/f orum/vi ewtopic .php?f= 3&t =553&am p;start =30
OR perhaps . . .
"Rare UK first press"
http:// collect orsfren zy.com/ details /360665 043094/ David_B owie_Zi ggy_Sta rdust_r are_UK_ 1st_Pre ss_tita n_music _credit _no_MAI NMAN__i nn
You decide!
Quote:
"My very first Bowie album turned out to be what I believe a counterfeit UK pressing! It was a copy of 'Ziggy', bought sometime in late 72 via mail-order from a London outlet (I have no idea exactly where from as my brother bought it for me -- I was only six years of age and had just become a Bowie fan).
To all intents and purposes, the album looked pretty much like the real thing, although when compared with the genuine article the sleeve was a bit on the blurry side, and the number stamped into the record's run-out groove was DWLP-2001-A-1/B-1"
Source:
http://
OR perhaps . . .
"Rare UK first press"
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You decide!
http:// www.eho w.com/h ow_5712 685_dec ode-sta mper-nu mbers-v inyl-lp s.html
Matrix numbers, also known as the run-off groove area, matrix area or dead wax, are etched onto the vinyl record between the final track and the label of the record. Usually each side has a different number. These numbers can sometimes tell you where the LP was made, if the matrix numbers end in -1, it can mean the record is a first pressing. They are utilized at the record manufacturing plant, but they are also studied and documented by record collectors, as they can sometimes provide useful information about the recording. The matrix numbers can include the catalogue number of the record (printed on the label or record jacket as well) and can include extra information which can be a cut or take number. It may also contain record plant codes, the initials or signature of the mastering engineer and cutting or copyright dates. They can also be an indicator of good sound quality in your vinyl, depending on the mastering plant or person involved with the release.
http:// www.mus icstack .com/an swers/m atrix-n umbers- 46663.h tml
Nightmare organic. You may get info direct from Parlaphone. You may be gone for some time. Looks like a first pressing. The value depends on the condition of both the sleeve and the record. Good Luck.
Matrix numbers, also known as the run-off groove area, matrix area or dead wax, are etched onto the vinyl record between the final track and the label of the record. Usually each side has a different number. These numbers can sometimes tell you where the LP was made, if the matrix numbers end in -1, it can mean the record is a first pressing. They are utilized at the record manufacturing plant, but they are also studied and documented by record collectors, as they can sometimes provide useful information about the recording. The matrix numbers can include the catalogue number of the record (printed on the label or record jacket as well) and can include extra information which can be a cut or take number. It may also contain record plant codes, the initials or signature of the mastering engineer and cutting or copyright dates. They can also be an indicator of good sound quality in your vinyl, depending on the mastering plant or person involved with the release.
http://
Nightmare organic. You may get info direct from Parlaphone. You may be gone for some time. Looks like a first pressing. The value depends on the condition of both the sleeve and the record. Good Luck.
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