The total number of the limited-numbered copies used in this survey counts 35 copies including 8 from my collection that have been used in the previous survey. So, the 27 copies listed in this table are not owned by myself but by someone I don't know (In fact, I do know only a few owners including Mr. "D"). It is possible that someone reading this blog is, or once was, an actual owner of a listed copy. I'd appreciate any feedback if I have made mistakes or put wrong information in this table.
The sample number (i.e. n = 35) could not be enough, if more than 5,000 copies were indeed pressed and circulated, but probably substantial to give an answer that sounds credible. Essentially, my own interpretations of this survey can be summarized as follows:
- The majority of the numbered copies are released in a black box with a white slick insert cover, which seems to be strict to the lower numbered copies (below #1,000) with the exception of fewer copies coming with a pale blue insert.
- As far as the lower numbered copies examined here, all come with the sticker-stamped numbers and carry the generic yellow labels (except for two sealed copies whose labels remain of course unknown).
- On the other hand, the Slipped Disc Records labels occur only with the supposedly later copies whose numbering starts in #1,000's.
The following are additional notes that may be worth mentioning:
- As shown in the pictures, stamp number fonts differ in size between the early sticker (larger font size) and later non-sticker (smaller) versions.
- Light cream-colored slick inserts seem to come only with white boxes.
- There is a variation in digit numbers (4 or 5) for the later copies (numbered #1,000's to 2000's), and 5-digit numbers seem to be found exclusively with the Slipped Disc Records label version.
As notified in the last post, the next post will discuss this topic from a different view, particularly in relation to the release of LIVE IN THE PROMISED LAND, another landmark 1978 Tour bootleg produced by the same bootlegger who has made PIÈCE DE RÉSISTANCE.
— To be continued.
119 cut sticker stamped, thin box, sealed
ReplyDelete398 oval sticker stamped, thin box yellow label
255 square sticker stamped, thin box, yellow label
3957 light stamp, thin box, Slipped DIsc
2658 light stamp, thick box, slipped disc
2508 light stamp, thick box, slipped disc
01436 light stamp, thin box, slipped disc
all black boxes