The Wedding Present - singles and EP’s Acetate Archive [Bundle 10]

A focused archive centred around Tommy, the compilation that brought together early Wedding Present singles, B-sides and radio sessions, helping to consolidate the band’s formative recordings into a single release. The collection includes an original Tommy vinyl LP, cassette edition and a pair of Reception Records 7-inch singles featuring handwritten band identification on the labels. Together, these formats document how the material was presented across multiple release formats during a period when vinyl and cassette remained the dominant mediums for independent music distribution. Plus, a pair of handwritten Town House acetate discs featuring reference cuts of Nobody’s Twisting Your Arm and I’m Not Always So Stupid, alongside a Beta-format 1:1 safety copy prepared for 12” and CD manufacturing. Together, these materials capture key stages of the production process and provide a rare insight into the band’s formative years as their early releases moved from mastering to commercial manufacture. Included in this Lot Original Tommy vinyl LP Original Tommy cassette edition Two Reception Records 7-inch singles Pair of handwritten Town House acetate discs Beta-format 1:1 safety copy tape Handwritten track listings and production annotations Original mastering and manufacturing reference materials Collectibility & Provenance Tommy-era materials Original release formats Direct Chris Allison provenance