S.G.W.B.M TEST PRESS - LTD 50

taylor

Recently on Ebay was sold an SGWBM test press disc for aprox 250 euros
Maybe someones will be happy to know the history behind this item.
In 1992 I was a journalist for a well know goth German magazine, when one day I had received this record for a vernisage (valentine) for the record launch of SGWM due on april 92. The record is a bizzarre item as was used a SGWBM record with custom labels especially done for this and test press message on groove run off (it got the stock cat number as well). When I was arrived noticed that only 50 peoples was accredited and everyones had the same vinyl valentine !!!
Management distribuites as well to everyones a black cardboard customised envelope sealed with a lp logo stiker, with inside a promo cd of SGWBM, a promo tape, a promo cd and well done booklet with bio.

Unfortunely most of us trash in them all after the party ( I still remember the dustbin full of this packages and records) but for some reason I kept mine.

after seen the auction end, I have realised the I own a little fortune now

One year later went to SCOB lauch party as well, but unfortunely this time I was supplied of a signed promo cd and a couples of promo tapes only.

Y · Post #2 Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2003 5:08 pm Post subject:

Taylor,

Do you know if the record plays part of the Some Girls Album or something different? Also, what are the run-off inscriptions?

I am just curious because the album is 2 LPs. Rolling Eyes

I have to say this is a great Sisters gem. Even better that you kept the booklet and everything that comes with it!! We are not worthy!

Y

taylor · Post #3 Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2003 6:14 pm Post subject:

Yes record is side 1&2 of the stock 2lp
run off groove got same cat number as the stock copy
plus "white label test pressing - not for sale" text

Y · Post #4 Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2003 6:58 pm Post subject:

Great!! thanks!

Silence is platinum · Post #5 Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2003 9:38 pm Post subject:

thanks Taylor We are not worthy!

Y · Post #6 Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2004 4:51 pm Post subject: Some Girls - Vernissage

I just noticed that one is being sold on EBAY.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2587409305&category=2262

The 3 I have seen in the past all have a red star on the record, but this one does not. Would this be a fake? Very Happy

taylor · Post #7 Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2004 8:09 pm Post subject:

Yes I confirm seems fake

Hojyuu-obi

luke66 · Road Kill Joined: 21 Dec 2003 Posts: 24 Location: Germany

Hi, I guess I just bought a fake :-(((
It has the red star, but on the disk, so you can't play it.
And it's NOT the Sisters, I don't know what it is.
The labels look right, and I can't see any manipulation.
The ROGI says "R/S Alsdorf 256924-1-A2xx"
Any comments?

Thanks
Luke66

Ocean Moves · Post #10 Posted: Fri Dec 17, 2004 12:58 pm Post subject: re:

if you will buy promos and test pressings and the like on ebay,
without the benefit of full advice / item history like Taylor has just given,
you are just asking for trouble.
You are fair game to scam artists looking to make a buck.

bismarck

davedecay · Post #12 Posted: Wed May 31, 2006 12:41 am Post subject:

original post was nearly 3 years ago... It wasn't me...

Dark · Post #13 Posted: Wed May 31, 2006 9:47 am Post subject:

But taylor's still here, with his hundreds of tons of Sisters things that next to nobody else has ever seen. Laughing

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bismarck · Post #14 Posted: Wed May 31, 2006 10:12 pm Post subject:

throughthecables · Post #15 Posted: Fri May 25, 2012 7:34 pm Post subject:

I saw this today in my record store...

exactly like that:
http://www.popsike.com/SISTERS-OF-MERCYMegaRAR/4725684071.html

It looks like the real deal... but can somebody give me some information, if there are things I should look for.... (cat. no. / red star on vinyl / run out grove are mentioned by taylor)

Are there are many fakes??? With false spellings e.g??

THANK YOU!!
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Being645 · Underneath the Rock Joined: 09 Apr 2009 Posts: 6689

I've been cruisin' the net yesterday and found a picture of the very same item (don't ask me where ...)

I'd buy it immediately, if I could afford it ... Laughing

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Here's the accompanying text from the seller on eBay ...

throughthecables · Post #17 Posted: Sat May 26, 2012 4:06 pm Post subject:

Thanks being Smile

hmmm, sadly I can only get my hands on the vinyl... not the whole package....

but I don't know if it is the real deal or just a cheap fake.... Can somebody give me a hint....if there are many fakes??? And how I can recognize them???

I own a lot of Sisters boots...but never heard of this one...and even the f*** internet has no information....
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"Was hältst du denn überhaupt von Grufties?
Ziemlich blöd, ne?! Die Gruftie Szene meine ich."

Andrew Eldritch :Off Beat TV magazine (1989/Feb/17)

throughthecables · Post #18 Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2012 7:58 pm Post subject:

Finally ... i got it Smile

I'll post some pictures later....

I don't know, if it is a real one or just a fake, anyway.... I'm happy Wink

It's playable, but definitely not sisters Sad

( Some opera s**t.... -.- but it looks great on the wall Mr. Green

And I got it for free...and I've never seen it before....

so for me it is a fake....

But I'm really interested to get some more information on this (original) release....

- What is real grove out inscription??
- Is it the normal record (SGWBM)??
- Are there many fakes?? (NEVER seen it.... / even not internet)
- Why is there a "not playable" sticker on it?? (Was the real one not playable??)

I know first post gives a lot information, but I'd like to know, if sb. has a fake too or if there are more infos Confused

Just one Heartlander who got it? Confused

Nice WE to everyone !!
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"ich interessiere mich nur für nackte Frauen & Drogen!"

"Was hältst du denn überhaupt von Grufties?
Ziemlich blöd, ne?! Die Gruftie Szene meine ich."

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paul · Overbomber Joined: 02 Apr 2002 Posts: 2793

I've got one of these vernissage invitations.

paul · Overbomber Joined: 02 Apr 2002 Posts: 2793

For those interested what is REALLY on the record, here you go:

Jose Carreras sings Andrew LLoyd Webber and it sounds like this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cd2nQU-vEEU&feature=related

The only thing in common with TSOM is the name Andrew Laughing

Being645 · Underneath the Rock Joined: 09 Apr 2009 Posts: 6689

The according Wiki Page is slowly taking shape ... Mr. Green

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throughthecables · Post #22 Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2012 1:17 pm Post subject:

Very nice wikipage !! Smile

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"ich interessiere mich nur für nackte Frauen & Drogen!"

"Was hältst du denn überhaupt von Grufties?
Ziemlich blöd, ne?! Die Gruftie Szene meine ich."

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paul · Overbomber Joined: 02 Apr 2002 Posts: 2793

On Ebay:
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Picture-LP-12-Sisters-of-Mercy-Some-Girls-wander-by-Mistake-/271204724493?pt=B%C3%BCcher_Unterhaltung_Music_CDs&hash=item3f250faf0d