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At its centre are original Town House mastering acetates bearing handwritten production annotations, created during the album’s manufacturing process prior to commercial release.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccompanied by original record sleeves and a surviving retail display featuring football icon George Best, the collection documents both the production and promotion of one of the defining British independent albums of the 1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncluded in this Lot\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeorge Best acetate discs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1997 Special Limited Edition 4 x 10” Boxed Set of George Best Plus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal point-of-sale display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eCollectibility \u0026amp; Provenance\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal Town House mastering acetates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandwritten production annotations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal George Best record sleeves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal retail point-of-sale stand up display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect provenance from producer Chris Allison\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRare archive material from the production and release of George Best\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chris Allison","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54611405373769,"sku":null,"price":500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0064\/9992\/files\/LDN_CATWP_009_2.jpg?v=1781607964"},{"product_id":"the-wedding-present-my-favourite-dress-acetate-collection","title":"The Wedding Present - ‘My Favourite Dress’ Acetate Collection [Bundle 4]","description":"\u003cp\u003eA rare collection centred on My Favourite Dress, one of The Wedding Present’s most celebrated early recordings. The bundle includes original 7” and 12” Town House mastering acetates with handwritten annotations, created during the evaluation and production stages prior to commercial release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese materials offer a direct connection to the manufacturing process behind a key release from the group’s formative years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncluded in this Lot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal My Favourite Dress 7” and 12” acetates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnnotated mastering sleeves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal 1987 release-era 7” and 12” in sleeves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollectibility \u0026amp; Provenance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal Town House mastering acetates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandwritten production annotations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal 1987 release-era 7” and 12” in sleeves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-release mastering material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect provenance from Producer Chris Allison\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chris Allison","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54611472908617,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0064\/9992\/files\/LDN_CATWP_012_0.jpg?v=1781608720"},{"product_id":"the-wedding-present-george-best-demo-tape-archive","title":"The Wedding Present - George Best Demo Tape Archive [Bundle 5]","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of the most intimate items in the collection, this bundle centres around a handwritten cassette titled Songs for the LP, documenting material during the formative stages of George Best. 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Provenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Whitfield Street Mastering Studios reference disc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandwritten studio production \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\/ mix DAT tapes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePromotional and commercial release formats\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterials documenting multiple stages of production and mastering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRelated artwork and release materials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirect provenance from the Chris Allison archive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Chris Allison","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54613210366281,"sku":"LDN_CABETA_0001","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0064\/9992\/files\/LDN_CABETA_BUNDLE1_1_78b87f37-467f-43d2-bd4f-14bf4952e014.jpg?v=1781623613"},{"product_id":"bundle-2-los-amigos-del-beta-bandidos-production-archive","title":"Beta Band - Los Amigos Del Beta Bandidos Production Archive [Bundle 2]","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCentred around one of The Beta Band’s most celebrated releases, this archive traces the development, production and release of the 1998 EP \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLos Amigos Del Beta Bandidos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe collection brings together a rare group of materials spanning multiple stages of the release process, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efrom mix DAT tapes, production references through to a white label test pressing and promo CD.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Together, the items provide a detailed snapshot of how the EP evolved from studio project to finished release.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeaturing the title track alongside fan favourites such as ‘Push It Out’, ‘Dr. Baker’, ‘It’s Over’ and ‘Needles In My Eyes’, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLos Amigos Del Beta Bandidos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is widely regarded as one of the key records in The Beta Band catalogue. Its inventive blend of folk, dub, psychedelia and sample-based experimentation helped define the group’s distinctive sound and cemented their reputation as one of the most influential underground British acts of their era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe inclusion of production references, promotional formats and a white label pressing makes this an especially compelling archive for collectors interested in the creative and manufacturing processes behind a landmark independent release.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncluded in this Lot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 DAT tapes with various mixes of the tracks that appear on this EP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhite label test pressing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommercial CD release of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLos Amigos Del Beta Bandidos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePromotional CD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduction and mastering materials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal artwork and release collateral\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollectibility \u0026amp; Provenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal white label test pressing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduction and mastering reference materials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePromotional release formats\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommercial issue of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLos Amigos Del Beta Bandidos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal artwork and release collateral\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirect provenance from the Chris Allison archive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chris Allison","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54613210890569,"sku":"LDN_CABETA_0002","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0064\/9992\/files\/LDN_CABETA_BUNDLE2_1_ecbb0689-6a1b-4547-bf3f-dd61ea7d5cdf.jpg?v=1781624642"},{"product_id":"bundle-3-king-biscuit-time-release-production-archive","title":"Beta Band - King Biscuit Time Release \u0026 Production Archive [Bundle 3]","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDocumenting the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eproduction and release\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e surrounding Steve Mason’s King Biscuit Time project, this archive brings together a selection of production and release materials connected to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSings” Nelly Foggits Blues In “Me and the Pharaohs”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreated during the period between The Beta Band’s rise and Steve Mason’s later solo work, King Biscuit Time offered an outlet for Mason’s increasingly adventurous songwriting and studio experimentation. The project expanded upon many of the ideas that had defined The Beta Band while pushing further into psychedelic pop, folk, electronic textures and lo-fi production techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAt the centre of the collection is \u003cspan\u003ethe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12” Vinyl and CD EP releases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a reference CD-R featuring handwritten track information and a studio \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDAT \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esafety copy retained during the production process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe inclusion of multiple production and release formats provides a rare behind-the-scenes view of how independent releases were prepared, circulated and marketed during this era. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncluded in this Lot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference CD-R with handwritten track listing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStudio \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDAT tape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e safety copy of final mixes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12” Vinyl and CD digipak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e releases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollectibility \u0026amp; Provenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStudio \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDAT \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esafety copy of final mixes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandwritten reference CD-R\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12” Vinyl and CD digipak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e releases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteve Mason \/ King Biscuit Time-related archive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirect provenance from the Chris Allison archive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chris Allison","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54613257486665,"sku":"LDN_CABETA_0006","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0064\/9992\/files\/LDN_CABETA_BUNDLE3_1_df820285-0337-4a21-afd4-cfd7c106f663.jpg?v=1781624974"},{"product_id":"bundle-3-king-biscuit-time-release-production-archive-copy","title":"Beta Band - Album Working Archive [Bundle 4]","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the deepest archives in the collection, this lot documents the creation of The Beta Band’s self-titled 1999 album through a rare group of studio artefacts, early demos, working masters and production materials preserved by producer Chris Allison.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt its centre are multiple studio DATs and cassette tapes containing mixes, alternate versions, masters and works-in-progress for tracks associated with the album sessions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Handwritten labels on demos of “The Hard One,” “Round The Bend”, “The Cow’s Wrong” and unreleased recordings developed across two writing sessions during this pivotal period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe archive also includes handwritten lyrics and editing notes showing revisions and creative development during the writing process, alongside original studio paperwork from Jacobs Studios and promotional materials produced around the album’s release.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTogether, these materials provide a detailed view into The Beta Band’s recording workflow, capturing the journey from early demos and studio experimentation through to finished masters and release.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncluded in this Lot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 DAT tapes of Early Demos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eStudio DAT masters and working tapes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandwritten lyric and editing notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJacobs Studios production DATs and documentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRockfield Studios mix DAT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStudio cassette containing album mixes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal unplayed 2 x Vinyl \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Beta Band\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e LP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCD of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Beta Band \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ealbum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSealed cassette single of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRound The Bend\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollectibility \u0026amp; Provenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarly Demos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMultiple studio DAT masters and working tapes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStudio cassette featuring album mixes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandwritten lyric and revision notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Jacobs Studios production paperwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinished Vinyl, CD and cassette of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Beta Band \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ealbum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReferences to key tracks from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Beta Band\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirect provenance from the Chris Allison archive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chris Allison","offers":[{"title":"Default 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Handwritten track listings reference recordings including “The Hard One,” “Round The Bend,” “It’s Not Too Beautiful,” “The Beta Band Rap,” “The Cows Wrong,” “Broken Up A Ding Dong” and additional session material.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeveral tapes are labelled as mixes, mix revisions and session DATs, indicating their use as working studio references during the production process. 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Accompanying the tape are original lyric sheets, studio arrangement documents, session paperwork and production notes that reveal how the material developed inside the studio.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe archive also includes DAT mastering formats, correspondence and release materials, preserving both the creative and technical processes behind one of The Wedding Present’s most celebrated albums.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTaken together, these documents provide an unusually detailed record of an album’s journey from first ideas and working lyrics through to finished masters and commercial release.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncluded in this Lot\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal lyric sheets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSong manuscripts and arrangement notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudio session paperwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduction correspondence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandwritten demo cassette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDAT mastering formats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBizarro release materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eCollectibility \u0026amp; Provenance\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandwritten Bizarro demo cassette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal lyric and manuscript pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudio arrangement and recording sheets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduction correspondence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDAT mastering formats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelease and promotional materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect provenance from Producer Chris Allison\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chris Allison","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54613681701193,"sku":null,"price":500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0064\/9992\/files\/CA00309MASTER.jpg?v=1781628885"},{"product_id":"the-wedding-present-bundle-9-kennedy-ep-production-archive","title":"The Wedding Present - Kennedy EP Production Archive [Bundle 9]","description":"\u003cp\u003eA complete production archive relating to The Wedding Present’s celebrated ‘Kennedy’ EP, documenting the release across multiple recording and mastering formats.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe collection includes an original Utopia Studios acetate featuring handwritten track information for ‘Kennedy’, alongside a DAT mastering tape and cassette production formats used during the EP’s development for release. 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Issued in 1999 and distributed for promotional use only, this package dates from a formative period when the band was transitioning from an emerging London act into one of the UK’s most closely watched new groups.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe package includes a promotional edition of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Blue Room EP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, featuring early Coldplay recordings including ‘Bigger Stronger’, ‘Don’t Panic’, ‘See You Soon’, ‘High Speed’ and ‘Such a Rush’. The release captures the band’s sound immediately prior to the sessions that would lead to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParachutes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, offering an important snapshot of their creative evolution.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNotably, the packaging credits producer and engineer Chris Allison, whose work with the band during this period played a key role in shaping these recordings. As a result, the item forms part of the wider Chris Allison archive and carries direct provenance from one of Coldplay’s earliest studio collaborators.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, promotional copies from this era remain highly sought after by collectors, particularly those connected to the band’s earliest releases and pre-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParachutes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollectibility \u0026amp; Provenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue Room EP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e promotional package (1999)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures early recordings including ‘Don’t Panic’ and ‘See You Soon’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCredits producer and engineer Chris Allison\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDocuments Coldplay’s formative pre-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParachutes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e period\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirect provenance from the Chris Allison archive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePromotional issue marked “Promo Use Only – Not For Sale”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRare surviving example from the band’s earliest commercial releases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chris Allison","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54626007417161,"sku":"LDN_CACP_0001","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0064\/9992\/files\/LDN_CACP_005.1.jpg?v=1781695402"},{"product_id":"bundle-1-the-blue-room-sessions-archive","title":"Coldplay - The Blue Room Sessions Archive [Bundle 1]","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe flagship lot of the Chris Allison Coldplay collection, this archive brings together a group of original\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e DAT masters \/ alternate versions and mixes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e created during the recording of material associated with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Blue Room EP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParachutes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Coldplay’s earliest professional studio sessions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced, mixed and recorded \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eby Chris Allison in 1999, these recordings document a crucial moment in the band’s development, shortly after the members had left university and begun recording professionally. The archive includes multiple mix DATs labelled \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColdplay Mixes #1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMixes #2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMixes #3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, alongside a reference\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e CD-R of final master mixes (recorded and mixed at Orinoco Studios) and a CD-R of the final mastered versions (mastered at The Town House) containing early versions of tracks including ‘Spies’, ‘High Speed’, ‘See You Soon’, ‘We Never Change’, ‘Don’t Panic’, ‘Shiver’ and ‘Bigger Stronger’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeveral of these tracks differ from the final commercially released versions, providing a rare opportunity to examine the band’s creative and production process during one of the most important periods in their history. These working masters capture songs as they evolved in the studio, before final sequencing, mastering and release.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis archive represents one of the most significant and direct surviving documents of Coldplay’s formative years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollectibility \u0026amp; Provenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Coldplay DAT masters including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emix masters, alternate mixes and alternate recordings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreated during the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Blue Room EP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and early \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParachutes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e era (1999)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMixes #1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMixes #2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMixes #3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e studio DATs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures early versions of ‘Spies’, ‘High Speed’, ‘See You Soon’, ‘We Never Change’, ‘Don’t Panic’,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ‘Shiver’ and ‘Bigger Stronger’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDocuments the band’s earliest professional recording sessions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced, mixed and recorded\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by Chris Allison\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlternate and pre-release versions of key early Coldplay recordings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirect provenance from the Chris Allison archive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmong the earliest surviving studio materials connected to Coldplay’s recorded catalogue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chris Allison","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54626017313097,"sku":"LDN_CACP_0002","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0064\/9992\/files\/LDN_CATCP_1.jpg?v=1781695056"},{"product_id":"bundle-1-the-blue-room-sessions-archive-copy","title":"Coldplay - Pre-Studio Demo Cassette","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the earliest known recordings in the Chris Allison Coldplay archive, this original cassette was supplied directly to Allison before formal studio sessions had begun. Labeled simply \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Coldplay Tracks”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, it captures the group at a crucial stage of development, documenting their songwriting and rehearsal process before entering the studio to record professionally.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cassette contains approximately nine recordings, including early demo versions of songs that would later become key parts of Coldplay’s catalogue. Among them are rehearsal recordings of ‘Shiver’ and ‘We Never Change’, preserved here before their subsequent studio treatment. The tape also includes several songs that were already officially released, alongside material that appears never to have progressed beyond the demo stage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOf particular interest are ‘Ode To Deodorant’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and a track \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewith the lyric \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e‘Would I Ever Let You Down’, songs that do not appear in Coldplay’s officially released catalogue and may represent previously unheard recordings from the band’s formative years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs a pre-production reference tape provided to the producer prior to recording sessions, the cassette offers a rare glimpse into Coldplay’s creative process before the release of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Blue Room EP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParachutes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Few surviving artefacts document the band’s earliest rehearsals and songwriting with this level of proximity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollectibility \u0026amp; Provenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal pre-studio Coldplay demo cassette\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupplied directly to producer Chris Allison before recording sessions commenced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLabeled \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Coldplay Tracks”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by the band\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContains approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003enine tracks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes early rehearsal versions of ‘Shiver’ and ‘We Never Change’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures material recorded before formal studio production began\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo tracks that may represent previously unheard recordings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDocuments Coldplay’s earliest songwriting and rehearsal process\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirect provenance from the Chris Allison archive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExceptionally rare surviving artefact from the band’s pre-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue Room\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e era development\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-d3c2a6d2-7fff-49fd-3d59-29436bfa7986\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chris Allison","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54626063221065,"sku":"LDN_CACP_0005","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0064\/9992\/files\/LDN_CACP_005.0_380ef240-8a4c-4f3f-aa87-416904eb2b41.jpg?v=1781695680"},{"product_id":"pre-studio-demo-cassette-copy","title":"Chris Martin - ‘The World Is Not Enough’ Demo Cassette","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn extraordinary, unreleased recording from the earliest years of Coldplay, this cassette contains a solo demo of ‘The World Is Not Enough’ recorded by Chris Martin \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eas a potential theme song to the 1999 James Bond film of the same name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresented on an original Parlophone reference cassette, the recording features a stripped-back acoustic guitar and vocal performance by Martin, capturing the song in a raw demo form before any studio production. Unlike the final Bond theme, which was ultimately recorded by Garbage, this version offers a fascinating glimpse into an alternative direction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tape originates directly from the Chris Allison archive and dates from a period when Coldplay were still establishing themselves professionally, shortly before the release of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Blue Room EP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and their subsequent breakthrough. As such, it documents a little-known chapter in the band’s history and highlights the opportunities already emerging around the group before international success arrived.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo the best of current knowledge, this recording has never been commercially released or publicly circulated, making it one of the most intriguing and potentially significant items within the collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chris Allison","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54626113618249,"sku":"LDN_CACP_0006","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0064\/9992\/files\/LDN_CACP_006.0.jpg?v=1781695646"},{"product_id":"chris-martin-the-world-is-not-enough-demo-cassette-copy","title":"Coldplay - Early Coldplay Demo Archive","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exceptionally early Coldplay demo cassette documenting the band before entering the studio with producer Chris Allison and before their emergence as one of the defining British bands of the 21st century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresented on an original Parlophone reference cassette titled \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColdplay – 5 Tracks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the tape contains a selection of developmental recordings supplied directly to Allison by the band during the earliest stages of their professional career. The track listing includes early versions of ‘Shiver’ and ‘We Never Change’, alongside three additional songs that had already appeared in the group’s formative catalogue: ‘Only Superstition’, ‘Easy To Please’ and ‘Bigger Stronger’.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese recordings capture Coldplay at a pivotal transitional moment, moving from self-produced demos and independent releases into the professional studio environment that would ultimately lead to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Blue Room EP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParachutes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. As working reference material used during the preparation of future recording sessions, the cassette provides a rare insight into the band’s songwriting, arrangement and performance style before final studio production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginating directly from the Chris Allison archive, this tape represents a significant surviving document from Coldplay’s earliest recording history and offers a unique snapshot of the band’s development immediately prior to their breakthrough.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrack Listing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e‘Shiver’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e‘We Never Change’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e‘Only Superstition’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e‘Easy To Please’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e‘Bigger Stronger’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollectibility \u0026amp; Provenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Parlophone reference cassette\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupplied directly to Chris Allison\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePre-studio developmental recordings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarly demo versions of ‘Shiver’ and ‘We Never Change’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes formative recordings of ‘Only Superstition’, ‘Easy To Please’ and ‘Bigger Stronger’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDocuments Coldplay immediately prior to professional studio recording\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDates from the band’s formative pre-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParachutes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e era\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirect provenance from the Chris Allison archive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRare surviving piece of early Coldplay recording history\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chris Allison","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54626228633929,"sku":"LDN_CACP_0007","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0064\/9992\/files\/LDN_CACP_007.0.jpg?v=1781695900"},{"product_id":"item-4-early-coldplay-demo-archive-copy","title":"Coldplay - Live Recording Cassette (1999)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA rare surviving live recording cassette documenting Coldplay during the earliest stages of their career, captured before the release of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Blue Room EP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParachutes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and long before the band’s rise to international success.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHoused in its original cassette case and labelled \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Coldplay Live, Chester – Early July ’99”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the tape contains live recordings of two key songs from the band’s formative period: ‘Spies’ and ‘Careful Where You Stand’. Both tracks were central to Coldplay’s early live repertoire and featured prominently during the period in which the group was building momentum through club performances and industry showcases.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecorded just months before Coldplay released \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Blue Room EP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, it captures the group in a raw live setting at a pivotal moment in their development, offering a rare snapshot of how these songs were performed before the band achieved mainstream recognition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs an original contemporary recording from 1999, the tape provides valuable insight into Coldplay’s early live sound and represents a scarce piece of documentation from the period immediately preceding their commercial breakthrough.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrack Listing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e‘Spies’ (Live, Chester, Early July 1999)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e‘Careful Where You Stand’ (Live, Chester, Early July 1999)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollectibility \u0026amp; Provenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal live recording cassette\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecorded in Chester, Early July 1999\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures live performances of ‘Spies’ and ‘Careful Where You Stand’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDates from Coldplay’s formative pre-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParachutes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e era\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContemporary recording documenting the band’s early live performances\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreserved within the Chris Allison archive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaptures Coldplay prior to global success\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRare surviving piece of early Coldplay live history\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirect provenance from producer Chris Allison’s collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chris Allison","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54626254651721,"sku":"LDN_CACP_0008","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0064\/9992\/files\/LDN_CACP_008.0.png?v=1781696008"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0064\/9992\/collections\/The_Beta_Band_Sawmills_Studio.png?v=1781697155","url":"https:\/\/waxpoetics.com\/collections\/chris-allison-1.oembed?page=2","provider":"Wax Poetics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}