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An exceptional production archive documenting the creation and promotion of The Wedding Present’s landmark debut album, George Best.
Spanning rough mixes, final mixes and the completed master tape, alongside original 1997 Special Limited Edition 4 x 10” Boxed Set of George Best Plus and promotional material, the collection traces the album’s journey from studio work-in-progress to finished record.
The tapes retain original handwritten studio annotations and track listings, offering a rare glimpse into the production process behind one of the defining British independent indie-rock albums of the 1980s. Accompanying the production material are four original George Best 10-inch records and an original record-store display featuring football icon George Best, created to support the album’s release.
Included in this Lot
- 1997 Special Limited Edition 4 x 10” Boxed Set of George Best Plus
- “George Best” Rough Mix PCM-F1 Tape
- “George Best” Final Mixes PCM-F1 Tape (Air Studios)
- “George Best” Master Album PCM-F1 Tape
- Original point-of-sale stand up display
Collectibility & Provenance
- Original PCM-F1 digital production tapes
- Handwritten studio labels and track sheets
- Three original George Best 10-inch records
- Original promotional retail display
- Direct provenance from Producer Chris Allison
- Rare archive from the creation and promotion of George Best
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