{"product_id":"ronettes-test-pressing","title":"The Ronettes – Presenting the Fabulous Ronettes Test Pressing","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn original test pressing of The Ronettes’ landmark debut album, Presenting the Fabulous Ronettes Featuring Veronica. Produced in extremely limited numbers ahead of commercial release, test pressings were used to check audio quality during the manufacturing process and were never intended for retail sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginally released in 1964 on Philles Records, the album remains one of the defining releases of the girl group era. Produced by Phil Spector, it features classics including \"Be My Baby,\" \"Baby, I Love You\" and \"Walking in the Rain,\" recordings that helped shape the sound of popular music throughout the 1960s and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe record is housed in a plain sleeve with handwritten production annotations, reinforcing its origins as a genuine working copy from the pressing process rather than a commercial release.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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 of 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 Presenting the Fabulous Ronettes Featuring Veronica.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduced in very limited numbers for internal manufacturing and quality control.\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 production-era artefact with strong appeal for collectors of The Ronettes, Phil Spector and classic pop memorabilia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Mary Cobra","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54998481535305,"sku":"NYC_MC_008","price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0064\/9992\/files\/NYC_MC-25-008.png?v=1785925659","url":"https:\/\/waxpoetics.com\/products\/ronettes-test-pressing","provider":"Wax Poetics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}