Don McLean’s personal test pressing of American Pie before mass production, gifted in 1971 to his former sister-in-law. A 12-inch vinyl test pressing with paper labels on both sides and the album itself etched with the word “Peace” and codes “UAS-5535A” and “UAS – 5535B”. Signed by Don McLean on both paper labels, and dated “8-17-71” with the code “UAS – 5535A” on the verso and “UAS – 5535B” on the recto. The album is housed in its original plain brown sleeve with McLean’s handwritten tracklisting of each song title. In fine condition, with the sleeve in very good condition. Accompanied by two letters of provenance, one from McLean’s former sister-in-law and one from session bassist Rob Stoner, who has offered his recollections of the session and the test pressing. Together with a new copy of the album featuring the famous cover art. A unique piece of musical history.
