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Realistic Stereo Test Record Booklet

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KevinLane

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Hey Folks,

I recently picked up a copy of the Realistic Stereo Test Record (Cat. 50-1001). The record itself is ok, but there was no booklet included. Does anyone have a copy of it they would be willing to scan and send me? Or can anyone tell me where I might find a copy?

Thanks so much!

Kevin
 
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I am sure (Shure?) that I have a copy or two of that LP. The booklet is probably still inside the jacket. I will check this weekend when I get home and if yes, I will contact you about where to send a copy. That LP is the same as the Stereo Review Test Record with the Realistic label so I am sure that there are plenty of them floating around here. If someone else has a copy available for Kevin, please go ahead and help him out.
 
vinylengine.com has the manual for the Stereo Review 211 test record for free download. Is that the same as the Realistic one?
Rick
 
I'm looking at my copies of the two versions. The Realistic "Stereo Test Record" Cat. No. 50-1001 has identical content and format as the Stereo Review Model 211 record. The Realistic one even says it was produced by Stereo Review magazine. Both records have "ZD-211" inscribed in the dead wax, along with other markings. Both records came with the same booklet (but different printings).

However, my pressings are not identical, having different dead wax inscriptions (other than the "ZD-211"). More important, the width of the dead wax areas are slightly different. This implies that my two records derive from different cutting masters, not just different stampers.

Probably of little significant for Side 1 which has the test tracks. But Side 2 has two music tracks which are touted as having been recorded direct-to-disc. Unless multiple cutting lathes were employed on these sessions, it seems likely that the Realistic Side 2 derives from back-up tape masters, not from direct-to-disc.

OBTW, both music tracks are well recorded. I found Henri Tomasi's "Procession" so musically interesting that I chased down a recording of his complete "Fanfares Liturgiques".
 
Yep, thats it! I just found my copy. Nicely done LesE. :thmbsp:

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