Jakob Manz: The Answer / Test pressing (2024)

A rare collector's item: A test pressing is the very first sample disc of an album and is used for quality control before the final pressing. It does not always match the sound of the later release exactly, which makes each copy a distinctive collectible with its own history. Every test pressing is a limited edition: ideal for collectors and for anyone who appreciates jazz vinyl, rarities and exclusive editions. 

As a personal touch, the name of the recipient will be handwritten on the original white protective sleeve of the test pressing. 

Our Vinyl Test Pressing Package includes the 1 Bio-Vinyl test pressing in its original white sleeve, a beautifully designed card, featuring hand-written key details about the release such as artist names, album title, production year, number of test pressings, as well as a Test Pressing Authentication Certificate. This certificate confirms the authenticity of this test pressing, which was produced as part of the quality control process before the final vinyl pressing. Test pressings are made in limited quantities to ensure the highest audio fidelity and manufacturing standards. Each test pressing is carefully inspected and approved by our team before production proceeds. This document serves as verification of its authenticity and uniqueness. For official validation, this certificate bears the company stamp. 

Please note: A test pressing is a preliminary version of the vinyl record used to evaluate the quality of the pressing before full production. The audio quality may not be identical to the final version and may include some imperfections inherent to the test process. It holds historical significance as part of the production process.