{"product_id":"big-star-third-test-pressing","title":"Big Star – Third (Ardent Studios Test Pressing)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn original Ardent Studios test pressing of Big Star’s third album, commonly known as Third (or Sister Lovers). Housed in a plain sleeve annotated \"Big Star 3rd Album,\" this is a rare production copy from one of the most celebrated and elusive albums in American rock history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRecorded between 1974 and 1975 at Ardent Studios in Memphis, Third remained unreleased in its intended form for several years, becoming one of rock’s most mythologised lost albums. Led by Alex Chilton, the record departed from the power-pop sound of the band’s earlier releases in favour of deeply personal, experimental songs including \"Kanga Roo,\" \"Holocaust\" and \"Take Care.\" Though commercially overlooked at the time, it has since been recognised as a landmark recording, influencing generations of alternative and indie musicians.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduced in extremely limited numbers for internal review during the manufacturing process, test pressings such as this were never intended for commercial sale and are considerably scarcer than standard releases.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis example comes directly from the personal collection of Mary Cobra (Mary Ramirez), founding guitarist of The Detroit Cobras, whose archive reflects a lifelong appreciation for influential rock and independent music.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Details \u0026amp; Collectability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal Ardent Studios test pressing of Big Star’s Third.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlain sleeve annotated \"Big Star 3rd Album.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduced in very limited numbers for internal production and quality control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne of the most acclaimed and influential cult albums in rock history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom the personal collection of Mary Cobra (Mary Ramirez) of The Detroit Cobras.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA highly desirable production-era artefact for collectors of Big Star.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Mary Cobra","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54998481862985,"sku":"NYC_MC_020","price":600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0064\/9992\/files\/NYC_MC-46-020.png?v=1785927413","url":"https:\/\/waxpoetics.com\/products\/big-star-third-test-pressing","provider":"Wax Poetics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}