Queen Latifah Name Callin Part II 1998 WEA Test Pressing 12 Inch Vinyl

Queen Latifah Name Callin’ Part II 1998 WEA Manufacturing test pressing 12 inch 33 1/3 RPM vinyl record. This original industry test pressing is dated 1/8/98 and features a plain white WEA label marked “Test Pressing From WEA Manufacturing,” making it a rare pre-release production copy tied directly to the manufacturing plant.

This is a pre-owned record. The Universal Records company sleeve shows visible edge wear, corner wear, and surface scuffing consistent with storage and handling. The vinyl itself has not been play-tested and should be professionally cleaned and evaluated prior to playback. The center label clearly lists Title: Name Callin’ Part II, Artist: Queen Latifah, MTX No. 789-1A, Rec No. 789-1.

Test pressings are produced in very limited quantities for internal review, quality control, and artist or label approval prior to full commercial release. These copies are typically distributed only to label executives, producers, or engineers and were never intended for retail sale.

Released during the late 1990s resurgence of hip hop and R&B crossover success, Queen Latifah’s recordings from this era remain highly collectible, especially in promotional or test pressing formats.

This piece appeals to serious hip hop collectors, DJ archivists, promotional vinyl collectors, and fans of 1990s rap and R&B history. Test pressings are often considered premium collector pieces due to their limited production and manufacturing provenance.

Did You Know? Test pressings are often pressed in quantities as low as a handful of copies before mass production begins.

This is an authentic WEA Manufacturing test pressing. Universal Records and WEA are trademarks of their respective owners. California Auction Company is not affiliated with or endorsed by any brand. This item was sourced legally through secondary markets, estate or yard sales.