Jeff Barry Ent Friend in the City 1969 Acetate Test Pressing 45 RPM RCA Custom

ITEM SUMMARY
• Artist / Entity: Jeff Barry Ent. (Jeff Barry Enterprises)
• Track Title: Friend in the City (3:10)
• Configuration: Studio Reference Disc (Transco Sleeve)
• Format: 10-Inch Studio Acetate Disc
• Speed: 45 RPM
• Studio / Label: RCA Custom Records Label
• Matrix Prefix Code: X3KS (Official 1969 RCA Engineering Code)
• Reference No: 17661
• Master Tape Reference: ER VRL 14
• Duration: 3:10
• Session Date: December 5 (12-5)
• Era / Production Year: 1969
• Genre: Rock
• Style: 1960s Pop, Pop Rock
• Absolute Provenance: Sourced directly from the private, personal family archive of Jeff Barry's son, Emmy-winning writer/producer Jon Barry. Ironclad authenticity.

CONDITION REPORT (VISUAL GRADING ONLY)
• Media Grade: Good Plus (G+) / Very Good (VG) Visual Grade.
• Surface State: High-gloss black lacquer coating remains brilliant and fully intact over the solid inner core. Features light surface sleeve scuffs, faint hairline markings, and minor handling smudges entirely consistent with an unplayed 1969 vintage studio reference artifact. No deep scratches or core exposure.
• Label State: Excellent condition. Off-white/cream RCA Custom Records printed label is completely intact with sharp, dark typography. Hand-written ink and marker studio details ("Jeff Barry Ent.", "X3KS", "17661", "Friend in the City", "ER VRL 14", "12-5", "3:10") are perfectly sharp, clear, and highly legible.
• Sleeve State: Includes the iconic, original vintage Transco brown paper storage sleeve ("Manufacturers of Master Recording Blanks") showing light edge wear and handling consistent with archival age.
• Playback Note: Due to the delicate historical nature of vintage lacquer reference discs, this item has not been play-tested. Audio playback fidelity cannot be guaranteed. Offered entirely AS-IS for archival preservation and collection.

SHIPPING & HANDLING POLICY
• Same-Day Fast Shipping: Orders paid and processed by 2:00 PM PST (Monday through Friday) ship out the exact same business day.
• Packaging Standards: Professionally packaged inside a heavy-duty, dedicated cardboard record mailer box. The disc is securely sandwiched between oversized corrugated cardboard stiffeners to guarantee safe, completely immobilized transit.

TERMS OF SALE & RETURNS
• Return Policy: No Returns Accepted. Due to the highly fragile, soft nature of vintage lacquer studio reference discs, this item is sold strictly AS-IS to protect the groove integrity from needle damage and digital copying.