
Rare Warner Bros. test pressing for The Time's "What Time Is IT?" 12" 33RPM single. Original paper copy of label taped to outside of original mastering sleeve reads for the top information "FROM: Editorial Services, DATE July 22. 1982, LABEL COPY ARTIST The Time, LABEL Warner Bros., RECORD: 1-23701, RELEASE DATE August 25, 1982, LABEL COLOR & PAPER DJ On Sale, COLOR INK BLACK, RECORD SIZE 12 INCH" bottom part of paper label reads, "SIDE-1 1. WILD AND LOOSE 7:32 2: 777-9311 (Morris Day) 7:57 3. ONEDAYI'MGONNABESOMEBODY 2:27 SIDE 2 1. THE WALK 9:30 2. GIGOLOS GET LONELY TOO 4:40 (Morris Day) 3. I DON'T WANNA LEAVE YOU 6:30 All songs written by The Time except where indicated. All songs published by Tionna Music ASCAP PRODUCED BY MORRIS DAY & THE STARR* COMPANY Another Starr Production." Red felt tip marker writing at the top of the original mastering sleeve reads "THE TIME." In fine condition. Formed and produced by Prince in 1981, The Time was an integral part of the Minneapolis sound and his early 1980s creative empire.
Lot Updates
This is a test pressing, not an acetate as originally noted































