Steppenwolf / Gold
Japan TEST PRESS LP


Stateside HP - 80232

Appendices: “G/F Gimmick Cover”, “Insert” & “Red Wax w/ Promo White Label”
( OBI is missing )

Description: This is scarce Japanese TEST PRESS copy ( released in 1971 ) of their compilation album, coming with an insert. The inside of the cover is gimmick on its right-side. The disc is beautiful red wax issued in limited numbers for its 1st press. The label is in white for promotional use. In addition, no texts are printed there but only catalogue number and Japanese text “TEST COPY” stamped on the label of Side A ( See photos ). Though obis is missing, it’s still very hard to find this item even in our country nowadays. Scarce item from Japan to serious collector.

Side A: Born to be wild, It’s never too late, Rock me, Hey laydy mama, Move over, Who needs ya

Side B: Magic carpet ride, The pusher, Sookie sookie, Jupiter’s child, Screaming night hog


Condition: G+/NM ( Cover / Disc )


COVER: Cover is good in condition, except for partly worn corners & outer edges. It’s lightly scraped with light ring-wear and scratches on the surface of each side ( mainly outside ). Otherwise it has no tear, strip, dent, stain & writing...OK.

DISC: Disc is TOP in condition, keeping glossy. A tiny spot is on the label of Side A. Otherwise it has none of any scuff, scratch, hairline & spindle-mark on each label, which can be rated as "NM". Though there’re tiny marks like spots on the surface of each side, they are not flaw but just “misprint”. Anyway, no flaw on the groove & no spindle-mark on each label …very clean disc, we guarantee you.

OBI: OBI is missing.

INSERT: VG+, being lightly tanned on the surface of each side.