




The Vapors – Second Album Test Pressing
An original test pressing of The Vapors’ second and final studio album, complete with a handwritten track listing on the accompanying sleeve. Produced in very limited numbers during the manufacturing process, test pressings were intended solely for internal review and quality control before an album’s commercial release.
Issued in 1981, the album followed the band’s breakthrough debut New Clear Days, which featured the international hit "Turning Japanese." Although it received far less commercial attention at the time, the record has since earned a strong following among collectors and fans of the British new wave movement.
The handwritten sleeve lists the complete running order, including tracks such as "Jimmie Jones," "Spiders," "Daylight Titans," "Silver Machines" and "Magnets," adding to its appeal as a genuine working production copy.
This 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 and alternative music.
Key Details & Collectability
- Original test pressing of The Vapors’ second studio album.
- Handwritten sleeve listing the album’s full track sequence.
- Produced in extremely limited numbers for internal production use.
- Documents the band’s final studio release following New Clear Days.
- From the personal collection of Mary Cobra (Mary Ramirez) of The Detroit Cobras.
- A rare item with strong appeal for collectors of British new wave and post-punk memorabilia.
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