Melanie C.: Northern Star LP Mastering Reference CD Promo

MELANIE C.: NORTHERN STAR LP MASTERING REFERENCE CD PROMO

This is an extremely rare piece of memorabilia for collectors of Melanie C (Mel C) or the Spice Girls. It is an LP Mastering Reference CD for Melanie C’s Northern Star album and includes handwritten track notes, most likely made by a producer or someone involved in the album’s production process.

A “reference CD” is generally considered an earlier and more internal stage in the production process than a finalized pre-master CD, though terminology could vary between studios and labels. These discs were typically created for internal review and approval purposes and can sometimes contain alternate sequencing, working titles, or production notes not found on commercial releases.

Items such as this were never intended for retail sale and were usually produced in extremely limited quantities for label staff, producers, mastering engineers, or executives directly connected to the project. Because of this, authentic mastering reference discs from major late-1990s pop releases are highly sought after by serious collectors, especially when they include handwritten annotations or unique production details. With Northern Star being Melanie C’s landmark debut solo album following the massive worldwide success of the Spice Girls, pieces tied directly to the album’s production history are particularly desirable and rarely surface publicly.

Album Features

Title:
Melanie C.: Northern Star

Record Label:
Virgin Records

Release Year:
1999

Cat No:

Country:
US

Genre:
Pop

Style:
Pop Rock

Melanie C, also known as Sporty Spice from the Spice Girls, is a British pop singer-songwriter known for her blend of pop, rock, and dance music. She gained international acclaim for her powerful vocals and dynamic performances, with notable hits like "Never Be the Same Again" and "I Turn to You." Over her solo career, Melanie has received multiple awards, including a Brit Award, and has sold over 100 million records worldwide as part of the Spice Girls and as a solo artist.

Melanie C. is a pop artist on Virgin Records whose material from the late 1990s blends accessible pop melodies with rock-tinged production. This release was prepared for LP mastering at Sterling Sound, indicating a commercial studio production aimed at vinyl release. The recordings emphasize strong vocal performance and radio-friendly song structures. The overall sound fits within mainstream pop and pop rock of the period.

LP Mastering.
EDL Reference: Mel C. edl 8/26/99.
CAT/REF: Melanie C.
Mastering: TJ.
Reference CD / Pre-Master CD noted on the Sterling Sound reference sheet.

Tracklist

1.
Go!
3:38

2.
Northern Star
4:41

3.
Going Down
3:33

4.
Turn To You
5:49

5.
If That Were Me
4:31

6.
Never Be The Same Again
4:52

7.
Why
5:40

8.
Suddenly Monday
2:38

9.
Ga Ga
3:49

10.
Be The One
3:35

11.
Closer
5:41

12.
Feel The Sun
5:02

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