Martha & The Vandellas VERY RARE '65 UK demo/DJ 7" You've Been In Love Too Long

	£		56
	$		74

Rare DEMONSTRATION (DJ) "NOT FOR SALE" copy of UK 1965 7" single

"You've Been In Love Too Long" by Martha & The Vandellas b/w "Love (Makes Me Do Foolish Things)"

On the Tamla Motown record label, catalogue number TMG 530

Matrix Numbers : Side 1 - TMG 530 A-1, Side 2 - TMG 530 B-1, with stampers "1" and "R" on each side

The record has been played a number of times but still retains much of it's original sheen despite some surface marks and light surface scratches, but ceratinly nothing deep rooted. The labels are excellent with no obvious spindle marks or writing or surface blemishes, excepting the handwritten letters "P A"on side 2. The "K T" tax code is clearly visible on the side 1 label.

The quality of the audio is very good but not perfect : some occasional light crackle (more audible and continuous on side 2) and very minor distortion at high pitch but overall a great sound. This is classic Tamla at it's very best and there is nothing that significantly detracts from the overall fine audio quality of side 1; side 2 is less impressive and does suffer from the occasional "pop" as well as noticeable (but not totally obtrusive) crackle.

Comes in polythene lined brown protective sleeve, which is fully functional

A chance to own a rare, highly sought after early 60's British Tamla Motown classic!

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My record grading adheres to the “Record Collector” guide, which has established a set of standards for the condition of second-hand records. These indicate the amount of wear and tear the disc, sleeve, and other items (such as lyric inserts) have been subject to and the condition that they are in at present. The seven standard condition categories, and descriptions of what each one means, are listed below:

Mint

The records itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The cover and any extra items, such as the lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition. Records advertised as Sealed or Unplayed should be Mint.

Excellent

The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and /or creasing.

Very Good

The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable.

Good

The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discolouration, etc.

Fair

The record is still just playable but has not been cared for properly and displays considerable surface noise; it may even jump. The cover and contents are torn, stained and/or defaced

Poor

The record will not play properly due to scratches, bad surface noise, etc. The cover and contents are badly damaged or partly missing.

Bad

The record is unplayable or might even be broken, and is only of use as a collection-filler