Question about Paul McCartney LP

Post by **MysticHeatedWine** » Sun Oct 23, 2011 6:21 pm

I thought I had just about all Paul's solo works, but I found one the other day I'm confused about. It's an LP by him called War and Peace. It's not a regular LP but is rather a test pressing. It was only 15 bucks so I grabbed it. I tried to look this up but in all the discographies of Paul I come across it's not listed. Does anyone know when this was released ? I'm guessing maybe it's from the 80's ? Any info would be appreciated. Thanks.

Post by **jamestkirk** » Sun Oct 23, 2011 6:52 pm

What's the track listing, Mystic?

I'm thinking you may have a test pressing of either Tug of War or Pipes Of Peace (or combination of both, since "War" & "Peace" are part of both albums)) with a proposed title that was not used.

Either way you found a treasure for sure!

Is it a Capitol/EMI or Parlophone test press? Any pix would be cool to see, please!

Post by **MysticHeatedWine** » Sun Oct 23, 2011 7:05 pm

Haven't had a chance to listen to it yet. There is no regular cover. It's just in a plain white sleeve and on the sleeve is written as follows:

Test Pressing
Paul McCartney
War and Peace
BBR-015

Post by **BallroomDays67** » Sun Oct 23, 2011 7:56 pm

It's a bootleg LP.

http://www.bootlegzone.com/beatleg/ubl- ... y&letter=W

Post by **MysticHeatedWine** » Sun Oct 23, 2011 9:12 pm

I'll have to compare the test pressing to an actual copy of that bootleg. It's possible the bootleg was sourced from this test pressing. Anyway for 15 bucks I wasn't risking much and it will be fun to listen to.

Post by **BallroomDays67** » Sun Oct 23, 2011 9:29 pm

BBR stands for "Bird Brain Records", which is a bootleg label. If the catalog number is BBR 015, then it is definitely a bootleg disc. What does it say on the label?

Post by **MysticHeatedWine** » Sun Oct 23, 2011 9:39 pm

There's nothing on the label of the LP. It's just an orange label with nothing written on it. Even if it's a boot it was only 15 bucks and will be cool to listen to. It's not a big deal. I was just curious. I have all the standard Beatles releases and their solo stuff but I don't collect Beatles boots. That's why I asked. Thanks again for the info.

Post by **MysticHeatedWine** » Sun Oct 23, 2011 9:55 pm

Bird Brain Records. LOL