It’s Yep Roc’s 25th anniversary this year, and to celebrate we’re auctioning off a ton of test pressings (many autographed!) from our archives with all proceeds benefiting Planned Parenthood South Atlantic. You can own a piece of music history from Nick Lowe, Robyn Hitchcock, Los Straitjackets, Elvis Costello and so many more! This month’s auction opens on February 8 at 12pm ET and closes on February 15 at 12pm ET. Start bidding here!
This month features releases that focus on the theme of love. Titles include:
Chatham County Line – Sharing the Covers
Elvis Costello – Someone Else’s Heart
Erykah Badu & James Poyser – Tempted
Nick Lowe – Love Starvation/Trombone (autographed!)
Kim Richey – Thorn In My Heart: The Work Tapes (autographed!)
Los Straitjackets – What’s So Funny About Peace, Love & Los Straitjackets (autographed!)
Young Fresh Fellows – Tiempo De Lujo (autographed!)
Fujiya and Miyagi – Artificial Sweeteners
Josh Rouse – Love in the Modern Age (autographed!)Robyn Hitchcock – Love from London (autographed!)
About Planned Parenthood South Atlantic: Planned Parenthood South Atlantic (PPSAT) is a nonprofit health care provider offering a wide range of affordable and reliable reproductive and sexual health care services in our 14 locations across North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia. Learn more at their website.
Wondering what in the world is a test pressing?
Test pressings are extremely rare first pressings of a vinyl record that are used to approve the vinyl pressing, before an LP is mass produced. Generally, only four copies are made– one for the artist, one for the producer, one for the label, and one extra (sometimes a few extra are made, but overall the quantity is always very small). Simply put, these are collector’s items, and anyone in ownership of one is part of a very small and exclusive group. Now is your chance to own a piece of music history!