Hand Springs RSD 7" - Mispress?

[Pooh0367]

Hi
Complete Newbie so - hello &' apologies if this issue has been discussed previously.

Firstly though can I just say a thank you to everyone here - although I haven't contributed before, reading the forum has been interesting and invaluable - cheers all!

I bought the RSD Hand Springs 7" a few years back but recently bought a copy from Discogs for a friend's birthday. Expecting it to come though on black and red marbled vinyl I was surprised when it turn up completely red - no black swirls or even whispers/smudges t all. Did a plain pressing in red ever get released ( I can't find reference to one) or did the black vinyl in the mix just run out? All the stapers/matrix numbers are identical. Any info/comments would be gratefully received. Many thanks

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[josephodonnell]

Looks neat. Just looks to me like there weren't any black pellets used when yours was pressed. I wouldn't say it makes it worth anymore than normal, just a cool variation.

Welcome to swirl!

[Pooh0367]

Many thanks for the reply & the welcome - much appreciated
Cheers

[Jamie]

The black in your first copy is probably the most distinct I've seen, most are a bit washed out or smudged looking, for want of a better description. I guess you got two copies at both extreme ends of the spectrum.

[arewhyehen]

Yeah I agree. Definitely the two extremes. That swirl copy is one of the nicest I've seen. Mine are pretty faded...very nice copy you have there.

[Alabama Woody]

Hi
Complete Newbie so - hello &' apologies if this issue has been discussed previously.

Firstly though can I just say a thank you to everyone here - although I haven't contributed before, reading the forum has been interesting and invaluable - cheers all!

I bought the RSD Hand Springs 7" a few years back but recently bought a copy from Discogs for a friend's birthday. Expecting it to come though on black and red marbled vinyl I was surprised when it turn up completely red - no black swirls or even whispers/smudges t all. Did a plain pressing in red ever get released ( I can't find reference to one) or did the black vinyl in the mix just run out? All the stapers/matrix numbers are identical. Any info/comments would be gratefully received. Many thanks

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Both of those look a lot nicer than mine !

[Pooh0367]

Thanks very much for your nice comments. Just as an aside I bought my friend a replacement cos she really wanted the black/red mix. It did look a bit more whispy and less striking than my original, particularly when held up to the light - until I got a photo of it. I think they photograph better than they actually look in the flesh.


I have actually got another copy in the post (you can never have too many 7"s !) so it'll be interesting to test that one out. Or maybe I need to get out more