I dont know if anyone has noticed but TNT for two seems to be a second version, all the other albums follow the master disk numbers BB-XX-XX-A for side A and BB-XX-XX-B for side B
TNT for two however is slightly different it has the disk numbers BB-XX-XX-A2 and BB-XX-XX-B2 respectivley.
This would appear to be because Mike Styn wasnt happy with the first cut.
TNT for two however is slightly different it has the disk numbers BB-XX-XX-A2 and BB-XX-XX-B2 respectivley.
This would appear to be because Mike Styn wasnt happy with the first cut.
I am happy to report that we have managed to aquire a copy of this original test pressing along with an original letter from Mike Steyn (see below) ....
A young lady who obtained it from her Grandfather was good enough to give us first refusal, needless to say we needed no second prod.
Thank you Emma...
A young lady who obtained it from her Grandfather was good enough to give us first refusal, needless to say we needed no second prod.
Thank you Emma...
Fundamentaly the record is the same as the final release with no major changes, Just a few slight edits for example there is a slightly longer intro to Batesy develops rockets on the final release and some of the laughter was shortened. Mike was certainly right to release the second version overall it has better pace and fluidity.
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Test Pressing
Final Pressing
Above are some closeups of a standard shop bought copy with the familiar single colour label and master numbers
Below are some closeups of the test pressing using the two colour label found on some albums.
The label appears to be a mock-up as its roughly cut and glued.
The label appears to be a mock-up as its roughly cut and glued.
A little more on Mike Steyn can be read here