Stereo Test And Demonstration record dealers' letter…

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matador
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Posted November 17, 2022 at 12:45 GMT ? Edited November 17, 2022 at 12:46 GMT
#686852
Hi alls, It seems that somewhere in time, when dealers used to give away goodies to their customers, it was this thing: It also seems that it could have been delivered with a letter from the dealer. I think I've seen it somewhere in picture but can't find it anymore. Does someone around have that letter and be kind enough to send me a (clear, flat) picture of it. Of course if I'm asked about by the intellectual rights brigade, I will deny being in touch with you!           :D (Of course for private, fetish, display use only.) Thanks.

Location: Paris France

KolfMAKER
KolfMAKER
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Posted November 17, 2022 at 13:15 GMT
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Interested to know more about what this is. Is it a record, what is on it?

Location: The Netherlands

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matador
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Posted November 17, 2022 at 13:23 GMT
#695851
It's a "test" record. It as music tracks to display Hi-Fi quality but also "technical" tracks to adjust turntable settings. See So there will be music tracks along with sine tones, white noises, things like that. I don't know really. But it seems that the letter gives hints on how to use it. They are many test records of every brand, that one is of course, iconic to us. Regards.
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geoffmartin
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Posted November 17, 2022 at 13:40 GMT
I have a couple of these here in the archive in Struer - but I've never seen a letter - probably because the ones I have at my desk weren't from a dealer. There's also one from 1980/81 in a white sleeve (issues by Philips for B&O) as well. Cheers -geoff
PLEASE READ before sending me a Personal Message. If you have questions about or problems with B&O equipment, these should be directed through your dealer and/or B&O's Customer Service department. I cannot be a "short circuit", bypassing these communication channels. Thanks -geoff
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geoffmartin
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Posted November 17, 2022 at 13:48 GMT
#695853
Oops... found another one. Black sleeve  from 1975 with a cartoon-ish drawing of a Beogram 4002 tonearm on it. It's called "Platespillerkurs" - but it's a course on a vinyl record with an insert - in Norwegian. I guess it was for the dealers to learn about turntables. A funny thing is that a lot of the information presented in the insert is identical to the stuff in the Beogram 4000c Technical Sound Guide. Then again, not much has changed in 50 years... :D
PLEASE READ before sending me a Personal Message. If you have questions about or problems with B&O equipment, these should be directed through your dealer and/or B&O's Customer Service department. I cannot be a "short circuit", bypassing these communication channels. Thanks -geoff
square4
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Posted November 17, 2022 at 14:00 GMT
#695854
I have that test record, about a month ago I actually was looking for it but could not find it. I will be searching again in the weekend but with 5000 records al over the house it probably will take some time,i let you know if i find it and there is a letter in it. Henrik.

Location: Fredensborg Denmark

KolfMAKER
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Posted November 17, 2022 at 14:08 GMT ? Edited November 17, 2022 at 14:24 GMT
#695855
Very interesting @geoffmartin! Great that you respond to this topic, as you have a lot of access to things. So very much appreciated that you like to share. Is it possible that you share some pictures of what you describe as white and black sleeve versions?   PS. Is this the Technical Sound Guide you are referring to? https://tinyurl.com/4a72t56v  

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square4
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Posted November 17, 2022 at 14:46 GMT ? Edited November 17, 2022 at 14:46 GMT
#695857
Found it but no letter. Henrik.

Location: Fredensborg Denmark

YannChris
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Posted November 17, 2022 at 17:58 GMT ? Edited November 17, 2022 at 17:58 GMT
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Hi, This one was used by my father for demos (he was a B&O dealer in the 70's). Below all the faces, including tracklists.    

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matador
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Posted November 18, 2022 at 10:14 GMT
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Hi Geoff, The black one is listed on discogs: About the white one, I believe I've seen a test record with this sleeve design, but I can't find it. Is this the one you're referring to? Thank you.

Location: Paris France

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