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THE HIGH — LIVE / SESSION AT THE HAÇIENDA DAT‑2‑DAT MASTER — “THE HAC” CASE FACTORY RECORDS / MANCHESTER** Overview A rare DAT‑2‑DAT master documenting The High at Manchester’s legendary Haçienda nightclub — one of the most iconic venues in Factory Records history. The cassette is handwritten “The High at the Hacienda”, and the outer case is correctly labelled “The Hac”, confirming the pairing. This tape likely contains live performance, soundcheck, rehearsal, or session material captured at the venue. Haçienda‑sourced DAT masters are exceptionally scarce and highly desirable among collectors of Manchester music history. Cassette Front handwritten: “The High at the Hacienda” Side label: (Not required; front label is definitive) Outer Case Side label: “The Hac” This is the correct case for this tape. Significance The Haçienda was the beating heart of Factory Records and the Manchester scene. DAT masters from the venue rarely survive, making this a standout artefact. Potential content includes: live gig audio rehearsal or soundcheck venue‑specific mixes internal Factory documentation recordings Any Haçienda‑recorded DAT is historically important. Provenance Acquired directly from Kathy Skelly, partner of Mark Simmons, who handled Factory Records audio and video production assets.