Bidspirit auction | UNDERBELLY: BETACAM SP PRODUCTION MIXES

UNDERBELLY: BETACAM SP PRODUCTION MIXES (#3 & #4) A pair of broadcast‑grade Betacam SP production tapes containing sequential mix stages for Underbelly, including drum‑focused elements, edit‑suite markings, and reused broadcast‑house cases — forming a complete mid‑production archive. Tape 1 — Underbelly #4 (Mixes & Drums) BASF Betacam SP Outer case: “Underbelly #4 Beta Mix” Cassette: “Underbelly mixes & drums” Scribbled‑out sticker: “Manchester Evening News Mastergrade 27/08/93 – Rushes No. 68132” Blue TK2 sticker (edit‑suite track identifier) A late‑stage production mix containing drum‑focused elements and multiple edit components. The reused MEN mastergrade case provides strong provenance as authentic broadcast‑house material. Tape 2 — Underbelly #3 Fuji M321SP Betacam SP Inner cassette: “Underbelly #3” Blank outer case (internal studio use) An earlier mix stage, providing insight into the production workflow and edit progression leading to Mix #4. Significance Together, these tapes form a rare multi‑stage production archive, showing how Underbelly evolved through the edit suite. The presence of TK labels, reused news‑house cases, and handwritten mix identifiers makes this a valuable and authentic broadcast‑era production set. Provenance Acquired directly from Kathy Skelly, partner of Mark Simmons, who handled Factory Records and associated production assets.