ZZ Top-Tres Hombres-45 RPM Vinyl Record
Lyra
"Tommy" Acetate
By: Michael Fremer

May 19th, 2026

Category:

Editor's Choice

Listen to a 20+ Year Old "Tommy" Lacquer Played Dozens of Times

does it sound worn out to you?

This video explains the difference between lacquers and acetates for those who don't know, and then you'll hear a 20+ year old 45rpm lacquer of what was supposed to be side 3 of "Tommy" but was never released.

it's been played dozens of times around the world. There's been no editing, or fixing noise and/or pops and clicks. Just a straight 96/24 transfer. I hope you enjoy!!!!!!

Comments

  • 2026-05-19 11:38:21 PM

    Silk Dome Mid wrote:

    Stunning. Certainly no audible degradation. The acoustic guitar sounds uncannily realistic, electric is properly aggressive. I swear I hear some details I'm not familiar with. A while ago I stumbled across a Discogs listing for a test pressing that might be the same thing, on Classic Records from 2010. One copy, never sold to anyone. Too bad this 45 rpm version wasn't released...