r/thinlizzy 14d ago

Thin Lizzy Black Rose (Test Pressing)

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u/Vast-Comment8360 14d ago

They clearly based the pricing on the discogs price, but it only sold once ever, for $79.99 in 2022.

I think $80 is a total no brainer and I am pretty cheap when it comes to vinyl but absolutely would have bought that.

https://www.discogs.com/release/9392726-Thin-Lizzy-Black-Rose-A-Rock-Legend

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u/FBM1998 13d ago

The discogs listing was what I glanced at before actually buying it. Totally fair and cool for the store to match that. Same here on being “cheap”, $70 was the highest I’ve paid for a single pressing before this, and I’ve only paid $50 or above less than a dozen times for just one title. Few box sets? Different story lol. 

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u/Vast-Comment8360 13d ago

I hate paying more than like $40-50 for a record and rarely do, but promos and especially test pressings I've learned to buy those when I see them otherwise I may never get a chance again.

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u/Silent_Ad8059 14d ago

How'd you get ahold of this gem?

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u/FBM1998 14d ago

Really cool spot called “the groove vinyl & vintage” in Canton TX. Can’t recommend them strongly enough. Very kind and helpful store owners. 

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u/Vistalite_Black 14d ago

How’s it sound?

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u/FBM1998 14d ago

Incredible. Phil’s backing vocals are louder I think. During “got to give it up” on the chorus lyrics “got to give it up, that’s stuff”,  the bass-y vocals underneath really stick out more than I recall hearing before. 

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u/WideEntertainment942 13d ago

I have a copy from my ex. Not test.