Rick Nelson Intakes (1977) White Label Promo LP Timing Strip & Gold Stamp
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Rick Nelson & The Stone Canyon Band – Intakes (1977) Archival White Label Promo LP (Epic PE 34420) | Mastered by Wally Traugott ("Wally"/"evc" Deadwax) | Complete Radio Station Timing Strip & Embossed Gold Sales Stamp | Early 1D/1F Stamper Cuts. This is an elite, radio-vetted artifact documenting the final chapter of a rockabilly pioneer's evolution. Released in September 1977, Intakes stands as Rick Nelson’s singular, rarest release for Epic Records and marks his final studio recordings with the legendary Stone Canyon Band. Rather than a common retail copy, this is a pristine, first-run White Label Promotional pressing pulled directly from the mid-Atlantic airwave pipeline. Distributed exclusively to top-tier radio programmers before the public release, this record was engineered for maximum broadcast fidelity and has been preserved as a true time capsule of late-70s country-rock history. The Audiophile Deadwax Inscriptions ("The Wally Cut") For vinyl purists, the true value of a record lies in the "deadwax"—the runout groove surrounding the label. This pressing features an elite audiophile pedigree that guarantees standard retail copies cannot match its sonic depth:
- The "wally" Signature: Hand-etched into the vinyl is the personal signature of Wally Traugott, widely considered one of the greatest mastering engineers in music history. Operating out of Capitol Studios, Traugott was famous for cutting "hot" lacquers with incredible dynamic range, tight low-end punch, and zero inner-groove distortion. Collectors worldwide actively hoard "Wally Cuts."
- The "evc" Code: An elusive, specialized quality-control or plating mark matching Traugott's master lacquer, confirming an incredibly early stage in the record's manufacturing lineage.
- "MASTERED BY CAPITOL" Stamp: Stamped mechanically into the wax, proving this Epic Records release was sent to Capitol's state-of-the-art mastering suite to achieve the absolute highest caliber of audio translation.
- Early Matrix Pressings (PAL34420-1D / PBL34420-1F): The 1D and 1F codes identify this vinyl as being pressed from the absolute earliest production stampers. The grooves are deep, sharp, and cut directly from the fresh master tapes before the manufacturing plates could degrade.
- The White Labels: Standard store copies featured Epic's traditional orange script label. This restricted radio copy features the beautiful, stark-white promotional labels explicitly marked "Demonstration Not For Sale."
- The DJ Timing Strip: Glued seamlessly to the front jacket, this original radio station programming strip lists the track order, precise running times, and intro-countdown seconds, allowing on-air personalities to cue up songs seamlessly.
- The Gold Promo Stamp: Embossed deep into the cardboard of the jacket is the official corporate gold leaf stamp, verifying its restricted, promotional lineage directly from the CBS/Epic warehouses.
- The Vinyl Disc: Near Mint (NM) The vinyl retains its brilliant, glass-like factory gloss. Under intense LED lighting, it shows no paper scuffs or scratches. The labels are bright white with no spindle marks or radio station ink stamps.
- The Jacket: Very Good Plus (VG+) The seams are strong, stiff, and completely free of splits or dry-rot. The tracking strip remains fully adhered without peeling or yellowing edges. Original inner sleeve included.
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