{"product_id":"the-heath-brothers-marchin-on-test-pressing","title":"The Heath Brothers - Marchin' On! (Test Pressing)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited Edition 180-gram Test Pressing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReleased in 1976 on the pioneering Strata-East Records label, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMarchin' On!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003eThe Heath Brothers\u003c\/strong\u003e is a masterful blend of tradition and innovation that captured the spirit of an evolving jazz scene. Combining the lyrical brilliance of \u003cstrong\u003eJimmy Heath\u003c\/strong\u003e on saxophone, the grounding presence of Percy Heath on bass, and the dynamic rhythm of \u003cstrong\u003eAlbert \"Tootie\" Heath\u003c\/strong\u003e on drums—alongside pianist and label co-founder \u003cstrong\u003eStanley Cowell\u003c\/strong\u003e—the album bridged the hard bop roots of the 1950s with the spiritual and socially conscious music of the 1970s. \u003cstrong\u003eThe Heath Brothers\u003c\/strong\u003e' legacy lies in their exceptional musicianship and their commitment to jazz as a vehicle for both personal expression and cultural dialogue, making this album a cornerstone in their illustrious career and a lasting influence on future generations of artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe style=\"border-radius: 12px;\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/1tbUmvxMtOMRtEd0W021bg?utm_source=generator\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" loading=\"lazy\"\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":44412674211883,"sku":"DLP-SES-19766251","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2753\/5659\/files\/1-LPTestPressing_ee0ae339-7835-4331-b0e2-f5d8ea7cedfd.jpg?v=1786138859","url":"https:\/\/mackavenue.com\/products\/the-heath-brothers-marchin-on-test-pressing","provider":"Mack Avenue Music Group","version":"1.0","type":"link"}