SOLD-OUT 2020 limited 10-track white label TEST PRESSING LP of the band's debut album Happpiness, pressed on heavyweight 180 gram black vinyl. Includes rare Side C recut, one sided vinyl. After this January’s reissue of their 1987 indie – facing compilation of early singles – ‘Where It Is’, The Beloved are back with a 30th Anniversary Reissue of this 1st album proper - Happiness. Happiness was recorded from late 1988 to summer 1989, influenced by the band’s immersion in the nascent UK Acid House scene. Originally a four-piece guitar/synth band, The Beloved MK1 parted ways late 1987 and founder members Jon Marsh and Steve Waddington were newly liberated by their electronic, machine-driven rhythm section. The perfect synchronicity of the Balearic stylings of the underground clubs and exposure to early Chicago House corresponded with a burst in songwriting and sonic adventure. The result: Happiness! Recorded mostly with producer Martyn Phillips (who subsequently worked with Erasure, Jesus Jones, & Londonbeat) the band created a hybrid of British electronic pop music, US club beats, euphoric mood and consistently optimistic and uplifting lyrics. Available as a 180g heavyweight double vinyl package for the first time & double CD/digital, ‘Happiness’ has been remastered from the original analogue studio masters (by John Davis at Metropolis Studios) and has a significantly louder and clearer audio than the original release. Presented in a plain die-cut hole sleeve

This example was not released in cellophane wrap. PLEASE VIEW ALL PICTURES TO GIVE YOURSELF A FULL IDEA OF THE CONDITION OF THIS WONDERFUL SET.

Test pressings are used to determine whether or not to move forward with the vinyl pressing. These items are extremely rare and have in the past become very collectible items.