{"product_id":"mink-deville-cabretta","title":"Mink DeVille – Cabretta (Test Pressing)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn original test pressing of Cabretta, the acclaimed 1977 debut album by Mink DeVille. Produced in extremely limited numbers during the manufacturing process, test pressings were created to assess audio quality before commercial release and were never intended for sale to the public.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRecorded for Capitol Records and produced by Jack Nitzsche, Cabretta introduced the distinctive songwriting of Willy DeVille, blending rock, rhythm \u0026amp; blues, soul and Latin influences into one of the defining albums of the New York punk era. While contemporaries such as the Ramones and Television emerged from CBGB, Mink DeVille carved out their own identity, earning a devoted following with songs including \"Spanish Stroll\" and \"Mixed Up, Shook Up Girl.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis example is housed in a plain sleeve with handwritten production annotations, confirming its origins as a genuine working copy from the pressing plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe test pressing 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, soul and rhythm \u0026amp; blues recordings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Details \u0026amp; Collectability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal test pressing of Cabretta by Mink DeVille.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduced in very limited numbers for internal manufacturing and quality control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDebut album featuring \"Spanish Stroll\" and \"Mixed Up, Shook Up Girl.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlain sleeve with handwritten production annotations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom the personal collection of Mary Cobra (Mary Ramirez) of The Detroit Cobras.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA scarce artefact with strong appeal for collectors of New York punk, roots rock and Willy DeVille memorabilia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Mary Cobra","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54998481568073,"sku":"NYC_MC_009","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0064\/9992\/files\/NYC_MC-31-009.png?v=1785926310","url":"https:\/\/waxpoetics.com\/products\/mink-deville-cabretta","provider":"Wax Poetics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}