{"product_id":"cher-stars-test-pressing","title":"Cher – Stars Signed Test Pressing","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn original test pressing of Cher’s 1975 album Stars, complete with a period metal mastering plate and bearing a signature from Cher on the record label. Produced in extremely limited numbers, test pressings such as this were created to assess audio quality before commercial manufacture, making them significantly scarcer than standard retail copies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReleased during a pivotal period in Cher’s career, Stars saw her move away from mainstream pop towards a more introspective singer-songwriter sound. Produced by Jimmy Webb, the album has since developed a devoted cult following, with many collectors regarding it as one of the hidden gems of her catalogue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe accompanying metal mastering plate adds another layer of production history, representing an important stage in the vinyl manufacturing process. Combined with Cher’s signature, they make for an unusual and highly collectible piece of music history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis item comes directly from the personal collection of Mary Cobra (Mary Ramirez), founding guitarist of The Detroit Cobras, whose archive reflects a lifelong appreciation of landmark recordings and music history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Details \u0026amp; Collectability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal Cher – Stars test pressing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSigned by Cher on the record label.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccompanied by the original metal mastering plate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduced during the manufacturing process prior to commercial release.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom the personal collection of Mary Cobra (Mary Ramirez) of The Detroit Cobras.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Mary Cobra","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54998481469769,"sku":"NYC_MC_006","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0064\/9992\/files\/NYC_MC-17-006.png?v=1785925355","url":"https:\/\/waxpoetics.com\/products\/cher-stars-test-pressing","provider":"Wax Poetics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}