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| − | Together with the [[The Damage Done (acetate)|Damage Done Acetate]] and according to the invoice, <br/>a number of 2 | + | Together with the [[The Damage Done (acetate)|Damage Done Acetate]] and according to the invoice, <br/>a number of 2 test pressings were handed to customer [[Gary Marx]].<br/> |
Years later, he would sell them off as mentioned in the interview here: | Years later, he would sell them off as mentioned in the interview here: | ||
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"''... I decided to wash that guy right out of my back-combed hair and get rid of ''<br/> ''everything that reminded me of the band... I flogged white labels, recordings''<br/> ''with studio outtakes ... I just wanted to start over and not get wrapped up''<br/> ''in my own mythology.''"</blockquote> | "''... I decided to wash that guy right out of my back-combed hair and get rid of ''<br/> ''everything that reminded me of the band... I flogged white labels, recordings''<br/> ''with studio outtakes ... I just wanted to start over and not get wrapped up''<br/> ''in my own mythology.''"</blockquote> | ||
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'''Production Notes''' | '''Production Notes''' | ||
* Mastering: [http://www.discogs.com/label/279505-Portland-Studios Portland Recording Studios Ltd] | * Mastering: [http://www.discogs.com/label/279505-Portland-Studios Portland Recording Studios Ltd] | ||
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'''Remarks''' | '''Remarks''' | ||
* The production lot consisted of: | * The production lot consisted of: | ||
| − | : 2 x 14 / 7" 45 Stereo Masters and 1 x 7" d/s 45 Stereo Acetate. | + | : 2 x 14/7" 45 Stereo Masters and 1 x 7" d/s 45 Stereo Acetate. |
* The test pressings came with plain light pink labels. | * The test pressings came with plain light pink labels. | ||
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| + | '''NOTE''' | ||
| + | * Few test pressings with plain [[The Damage Done (white label)|white labels]] have also surfaced, their origin, however, is unclear. | ||
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== Track List == | == Track List == | ||
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Note: [[Home Of The Hit-Men]] is not mentioned, neither on the invoice nor on the labels.<br/> | Note: [[Home Of The Hit-Men]] is not mentioned, neither on the invoice nor on the labels.<br/> | ||
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==Additional Pictures== | ==Additional Pictures== | ||
- Please click into the images for (possibly) larger views - | - Please click into the images for (possibly) larger views - | ||
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| − | |[[File:DD Portland Studios Invoice Stereo Masters.jpg|thumb|left| | + | |[[File:DD Portland Studios Invoice Stereo Masters.jpg|thumb|left|215px|The Porky Prime Cuts Invoice <br/>- receipt confirmed by [[Gary Marx]]]] |
| − | |[[File:The Damage Done TP DD Side in Sleeve with Invoice.jpg|thumb|left| | + | |[[File:The Damage Done TP DD Side in Sleeve with Invoice.jpg|thumb|left|220px|''The Damage Done'' - Test Pressing <br/>- Side A in sleeve with invoice]] |
| − | |[[File:The Damage Done TP Side A with Invoice.jpg|thumb|left| | + | |[[File:The Damage Done TP Side A with Invoice.jpg|thumb|left|220px|''The Damage Done'' - Test Pressing <br/>- Side A with invoice]] |
| − | |[[File:The Damage Done TP Side AA in Sleeve with Invoice.jpg|thumb|left| | + | |[[File:The Damage Done TP Side AA in Sleeve with Invoice.jpg|thumb|left|220px|''The Damage Done'' - Test Pressing <br/>- Side AA in sleeve with invoice]] |
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[[Category: Official Releases]] | [[Category: Official Releases]] | ||
[[Category: Acetates And Test Pressings]] | [[Category: Acetates And Test Pressings]] | ||
Revision as of 14:43, 19 June 2018
Interview with Gary Marx on the Damage Done test pressings
Together with the Damage Done Acetate and according to the invoice,
a number of 2 test pressings were handed to customer Gary Marx.
Years later, he would sell them off as mentioned in the interview here:
"... I decided to wash that guy right out of my back-combed hair and get rid of
everything that reminded me of the band... I flogged white labels, recordings
with studio outtakes ... I just wanted to start over and not get wrapped up
in my own mythology."
Production Notes
- Mastering: Portland Recording Studios Ltd
- Catalogue/Matrix#: MR 7
- Format: 7" vinyl single (test pressings)
- Issued: 19 September 1980 (UK)
Remarks
- The production lot consisted of:
- 2 x 14/7" 45 Stereo Masters and 1 x 7" d/s 45 Stereo Acetate.
- The test pressings came with plain light pink labels.
- The respective (main) track title is handwritten on them with a red marker.
NOTE
- Few test pressings with plain white labels have also surfaced, their origin, however, is unclear.
Track List
| Side A - The Damage Done | Side B - Watch |
| - Home Of The Hit-Men |
Note: Home Of The Hit-Men is not mentioned, neither on the invoice nor on the labels.
Additional Pictures
- Please click into the images for (possibly) larger views -
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