Reference acetates are primarily to make certain the record will sound somewhat like the tape. "Acetate/Lacquer Is usually a reference cut that is made on ultra high-grad methyl cellulose sprayed onto thick aluminum discs. As such, EACH acetate is unique, and acetates constitute some of the rarest items in the whole field of record collecting."Īdditional information on "Acetates" obtained from a UK seller's description on their site. Instead, they are INDIVIDUALLY cut by the master cutter as a "pre" test pressing to give directions as to how the final cut should go. These discs are not pressed like regular vinyl issues. "Acetates: Aluminum discs of various sizes (7, 10 or 12 inch) with a thin coating of shellac or vinyl. Don't miss out on this rare opportunity to obtain an amazing acetate.ĭescription excerpt below taken from the book "Rare Rock A Collectors Guide" by Tony Rees This has been stored with care in a protective sleeve and in a smoke-free environment since my obtaining it shortly after the cutting of the disk. Refer to the attached photos where the reflection from my linear ceiling light can be seen on the surface of the disc. No more than a few of these discs were ever in existence, but I have never seen another, and you will likely never see, or have the opportunity to obtain another. This is a MINT condition disk with very shiny surfaces. This is an Ultra-rare (1) 1-sided 12" PRINCE-Musicology 4:24 Masterpiece sound recorders mastering acetate(see description below on acetates).
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