Dylan- Blood on the Tracks - "Test Pressing" version - RSD 2019*

No it isn't. That take is only on MBMT. Here is a post by @RayS which tells the tangled tale of "Tangled..." much more lucidly than I ever could:-


Bob Dylan: "More Blood More Tracks" Song-By-Song Thread

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I’d like to see the Test Pressing come out on official cd

 

I wonder if there will be a Test Pressing of this RSD Test Pressing? That would be weird.

 

There absolutely will be, but not sure if those will go into circulation

 

But MFSL’s not the alternative version.
(Read Joni Mitchell’s biography on this album...)

 

One more thx from here

 

Very, VERY good. I love every second of it.
And still, the original (half speed) BOTT is even better. What an amazing bunch of songs, what an amazing record.

 

I agree. Read my post following the one you quoted.

 

i hope something's in the works (and i sure hope that post of yours is a hint or a prophecy of some sort!). dylancorp only putting these unique and highly sought-after mixes exclusively on vinyl would be the first major misstep in an otherwise (mostly) spotless track record of archival releases

 

Can't wait to hear MoFi's Bob Dylan, BOTT One-Step 45rpm vinyl! Should be fantastic!!

 

Why ? More Blood More Tracks in it's entirety isn't available on vinyl, isn't that the same thing ?

 

They never made-released released the Basement Tapes RSD mix... that’s probably the closest comparison we have. I won’t be happy if this is the case

 

Does anyone expect that taken as a purely musical rather then historical artifact that this test pressing will be a more enjoyable listen then the 2 lp More Blood More Tracks.
Im taking just about the pure listening experience

 

I need to ask, can someone explain what the “One Step” is? I’m familiar with MFSL — what’s the One Step?

 

ONE STEP BEYOND: Mobile Fidelity Gets Closer To The Music - The Audiophile Man

 

Has this been confirmed? Haven’t seen the link. Sounds cool!

 

I didn't know they were repressing bott, should be interesting...

 

Music Direct is only taking preorders over the phone. I do believe it is confirmed. Spoiler Alert - they cost $125. That is a deal breaker for a lot of collectors. I will repeat my previous post above - the One-Step will not replace a historic document like the 'RSD Test Pressing', but I believe it will be the definitive 'traditional' BOTT vinyl release.

 

Only taking pre-orders by phone? Seriously? So they have a page up?
Isn't this an unusual way to sell an album?

My sentiments exactly.

 

“Currently Unavailable”

 

Music Direct owns MFSL. Taking preorders by phone will possibly sell out the limited run before word on the street hears about it. Music Direct will also fill their preorders first, while other distributors may or may not get enough to fill their preorders. It is the only way to have any certainty of actually having the box delivered to your door. There are many threads within this Forum that discuss only the MFSL One-Step titles. I have only introduced that subject here because of the upcoming BOTT One-Step, and the passion many on this thread have for that album.

 

Not quite accurate, they are associated. Clarification of the details runs through various threads throughout the forum.

 

No.

 

I appreciate your helpful response but there's not even a page up on
the One-Step BOTT so how would anyone know to order it? There's
been no announcement. What am I missing here?

 

You're missing a HUGE thread on this that goes back a couple of years now, to the first One Step, which was Abraxas.
Calling them, and ordering over the phone BY WORD OF MOUTH really is a thing, they don't need to put a product page up.
Really.

Mobile Fidelity Ultradisc One Step of SANTANA, BILL EVANS TRIO, etc.*