Rare concert vinyl—including unofficial live releases, promo-only records, small-batch variants, and white-label test pressings—has become one of the most heavily forged segments of the music-collectibles market. Because original test pressings were produced in extremely limited quantities, counterfeiters frequently target them with modern inkjet labels, mismatched matrix codes, incorrect vinyl weights, and artificially aged sleeves.
DJR Expert Guide Series, Vol. 398 — Real vs. Fake: Counterfeit Rare Concert Vinyl & Test Pressings provides the full forensic workflow used by professional authenticators to validate rare vinyl construction, label stock, deadwax etchings, audio-source origin, and sleeve aging.
Inside, you’ll learn how experts:
Verify matrix numbers, deadwax etchings & mastering-engineer marks
Identify correct label stock, offset-print methods & era-consistent paper
Distinguish genuine white-label test pressings from printed fakes
Evaluate sleeve materials, toning patterns & period-correct glue lines
Detect counterfeit promo stamps, stickers, and fabricated provenance
Identify bootleg concert recordings misrepresented as label-issued vinyl
Analyze groove spacing, rim profiles & decade-correct vinyl weight
Recognize suspicious 180g “reissues” passed off as vintage originals
Distinguish true acetates from modern imitations
Spot artificially aged covers, inkjet prints & incorrect cropping
Evaluate audio characteristics for digital-source bootlegs vs. analog masters
Cross-check setlists & track timings for accuracy against real performances
Spot fake radio-station copies, fraudulent stamps & modern fantasy labels
Understand key value drivers: first pressing status, rarity, artist, condition & provenance
Whether evaluating a supposed white-label test pressing, a rare live show, a promo-only copy, or a sought-after alternate cover, this guide gives collectors and appraisers the complete professional methodology to separate authentic pressings from modern counterfeits.
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Rare concert vinyl—including unofficial live releases, promo-only records, small-batch variants, and white-label test pressings—has become one of the most heavily forged segments of the music-collectibles market. Because original test pressings were produced in extremely limited quantities, counterfeiters frequently target them with modern inkjet labels, mismatched matrix codes, incorrect vinyl weights, and artificially aged sleeves.
DJR Expert Guide Series, Vol. 398 — Real vs. Fake: Counterfeit Rare Concert Vinyl & Test Pressings provides the full forensic workflow used by professional authenticators to validate rare vinyl construction, label stock, deadwax etchings, audio-source origin, and sleeve aging.
Inside, you’ll learn how experts:
Verify matrix numbers, deadwax etchings & mastering-engineer marks
Identify correct label stock, offset-print methods & era-consistent paper
Distinguish genuine white-label test pressings from printed fakes
Evaluate sleeve materials, toning patterns & period-correct glue lines
Detect counterfeit promo stamps, stickers, and fabricated provenance
Identify bootleg concert recordings misrepresented as label-issued vinyl
Analyze groove spacing, rim profiles & decade-correct vinyl weight
Recognize suspicious 180g “reissues” passed off as vintage originals
Distinguish true acetates from modern imitations
Spot artificially aged covers, inkjet prints & incorrect cropping
Evaluate audio characteristics for digital-source bootlegs vs. analog masters
Cross-check setlists & track timings for accuracy against real performances
Spot fake radio-station copies, fraudulent stamps & modern fantasy labels
Understand key value drivers: first pressing status, rarity, artist, condition & provenance
Whether evaluating a supposed white-label test pressing, a rare live show, a promo-only copy, or a sought-after alternate cover, this guide gives collectors and appraisers the complete professional methodology to separate authentic pressings from modern counterfeits.
Digital Download — PDF • 9 Pages • Instant Access
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