Rare original test pressing of Patti Smith Group's landmark 1978 album "Easter," featuring the hit single "Because the Night," co-written by Patti Smith and Bruce Springsteen. Measuring approximately 12" x 12". In very good condition, with scattered wear throughout, including staining, toning, wear to the edges and corners, and period handwritten production and inventory notations to the upper left corner of the cover, including a dated notation of "4-17-78." Produced in extremely limited quantities for internal review and quality control prior to commercial release, original test pressings are among the scarcest and most desirable formats for serious vinyl collectors, offering a direct connection to the album's production process. Provenance: From the personal collection of music industry executive Chip Rachlin.

Provenance
Charles "Chip" Rachlin (1949–2023) built a distinguished career in the music and entertainment industry spanning more than five decades. His passion for live music began as a teenager promoting concerts while attending Summit High School before joining legendary concert promoter Bill Graham at the Fillmore East. Mentored by industry executive Herb Spar, Rachlin later joined ICM in Los Angeles, where he became Billy Joel's first booking agent while also representing artists including the Eagles, the Beach Boys, America, and many others. Rachlin later managed The Kinks before reuniting with Bill Graham as tour administrator for the Rolling Stones' landmark 1981 and 1982 tours. During the early years of MTV, he served as Director of Acquisitions before founding his own production company, Screenlink, where he continued consulting for and managing artists throughout the entertainment industry. Drawn from Chip Rachlin's personal archive, this collection reflects a lifetime spent at the center of the music business. Featured throughout are vintage concert T-shirts, music industry sales awards, vintage concert posters—including several original Bill Graham concert posters—behind-the-scenes photographs, original documents, and other artifacts accumulated over decades in the industry. Offering direct provenance from one of the industry's most respected executives, the Chip Rachlin Collection presents collectors with a rare opportunity to acquire material assembled and preserved over a lifetime in music.