{"product_id":"stanley-cowell-musa-ancestral-streams-test-pressing-copy","title":"Stanley Cowell - Musa: Ancestral Streams (Test Pressing)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited Edition 180-gram Test Pressing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" class=\"zfr3Q CDt4Ke\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"C9DxTc\"\u003eFeaturing stunning solo piano work by Strata-East co-founder\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"C9DxTc\"\u003eStanley Cowell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"C9DxTc\"\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"C9DxTc\"\u003eMusa: Ancestral Streams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"C9DxTc\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a landmark album in jazz, celebrated for its intimacy and innovation. Recorded in 1974, it stands as one of the most significant solo piano albums of its time, blending jazz with classical, African, and Eastern influences. Cowell’s pioneering use of both electric and acoustic piano expands the expressive range of the instrument, creating a deeply personal and spiritual experience.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"C9DxTc\"\u003eMusa: Ancestral Streams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"C9DxTc\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a cornerstone of the Strata-East discography, reflecting the label’s commitment to artistic freedom and genre-defining works. It not only highlights Cowell’s extraordinary vision as a musician but also exemplifies Strata-East’s role in championing boundary-pushing, artist-produced records.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"C9DxTc\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" class=\"zfr3Q CDt4Ke\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"C9DxTc\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e180-gram vinyl\u003c\/strong\u003e was\u003cstrong\u003e pressed at RTI\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003eaudio cut directly from the original analog tapes, remastered by Kevin Gray.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe loading=\"lazy\" height=\"152\" width=\"100%\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/608oOEXnvAdgvukYFy9jrX?utm_source=generator\" style=\"border-radius: 12px;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT TEST PRESSINGS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eActual test pressing may differ from image in label design, markings, packaging, and other production details.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore the large-scale production of a vinyl record, a small number of copies are pressed to test quality and fine-tune any audio that may need adjustment. Once this process is approved, Mack Avenue makes an extremely limited quantity of these test pressings available to the general public. Packaged in a simple white jacket, these collectible test pressings are available in extremely limited quantities. Bring home a rare version of your favorite album today!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTips for listening to your test pressing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStep 1: Clean the record.\u003cbr\u003eStep 2: Play the record all the way through with the volume at zero.\u003cbr\u003eStep 3: Clean your cartridge stylus.\u003cbr\u003eStep 4: Turn up the volume and ENJOY!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mack Avenue Music Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44408648007723,"sku":"DLP-SES-1974325TP","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2753\/5659\/files\/1-LPTestPressing_0b3d7bbe-7ae2-43ca-a2a2-8478be3fb848.jpg?v=1786154971","url":"https:\/\/mackavenue.com\/products\/stanley-cowell-musa-ancestral-streams-test-pressing-copy","provider":"Mack Avenue Music Group","version":"1.0","type":"link"}