The Direct Disc Sound Of The Glenn Miller

Paddle Wheel – GP-3601 | Archive Test Pressing (Japan, 1977) Format: LP, Test Pressing Country: Japan Label: Paddle Wheel (King Records) Released: 1969 Genre: Jazz Artist: Glenn Miller Orchestra Conductor: Jimmy Hetchings Title: The Direct Disc Sound of the Glenn Miller Orchestra Catalog #: GP-3601 Notes: Ultra-rare Japanese internal test pressing issued exclusively for editorial review and archiving by the 文芸部 (Bungei-bu) division of King Records. Not distributed commercially. Features a direct-to-disc high-fidelity jazz recording of the Glenn Miller Orchestra, pressed on audiophile-grade vinyl. Includes original affixed Japanese info sheet detailing tracklist, artist, catalog number, and pricing (¥1,000). Sheet indicates a planned run of 10,000 commercial copies. Documented as one of only three known test pressings of this title. Upper Part (Top Section of the Sheet) This is the core informational block, presenting the official release details: Title: The Direct Disc Sound of The Glenn Miller Orchestra Artist: The Glenn Miller Orchestra conducted by Jimmy Hetchings Catalog No.: GP-3601 Label: Paddle Wheel Scheduled Release Date: November 1, 1969 (昭和44年11月1日) but in fact should be 1977 Price: ¥1,500 Format: LP, Stereo, 33⅓ RPM Edition: Limited Pressing (限定プレス, 10,000 copies) Notes: Direct-to-disc recording. Lower Part (Bottom Section of the Sheet) This is the administrative and logistical zone, meant for internal use by distributors or staff: Approval / Processing Fields: May include signatures, initials, or confirmation of receipt Distribution Office Information: Possibly a CBS/Sony internal department or Paddle Wheel's distribution unit Administrative Date: When the document was processed or circulated internally These details help authenticate the document and give valuable insight into the pre-release workflow of Japanese record labels during the late 1960s. This sheet was issued as an official distributor notification (洋楽新譜決定通知), confirming the album's specs and planned release prior to public distribution. A rare example of production-era documentation for collectors. recorded 15 e 20 agosto 1977 at i Capitol Studios di Hollywood,