• Artist: The Steve Karmen Big Band featuring Jimmy Radcliffe

• Title: Breakaway (Part I) / Breakaway (Part II)

• Record Label: United Artists Records

• Catalog Number: UA 50451 (UA 140494 / UA 140495A)

• Format: 7" Single, 45 RPM

• Release Year: 1968

• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

• Edition: 1st Pressing, White Label Promo (WLP), DJ Copy, "Plug Side"

• Genre: R&B & Soul, Funk / Northern Soul, Mod Jazz

• Record Grading: Near Mint (NM) / Unplayed New Old Stock (NOS)

• Sleeve Grading: Very Good Plus (VG+) to Excellent (Original UA Company Sleeve)

The Steve Karmen Big Band featuring Jimmy Radcliffe

"Breakaway" (Part I - Vocal) b/w "Breakaway" (Part II - Instrumental)

Label: United Artists Records | Cat #: UA 50451 | Year: 1968

Format: Original US 7" 45 RPM Single | White Label Promo / DJ Copy

The Collector’s Breakdown

An extraordinary, museum-grade New Old Stock (NOS) 1968 White Label Promo copy of one of the all-time great uptempo Northern Soul / Mod Funk dancers.

Arranged and produced by legendary composer Steve Karmen, this monster track features the powerhouse vocal delivery of soul icon Jimmy Radcliffe on Part I, backed with the high-octane brass and rhythm-driven instrumental on Part II (designated "Plug Side").

Promotional copies of this caliber rarely surface in unplayed archive preservation, complete with the iconic original United Artists orange-and-white op-art factory sleeve.

Detailed Visual Grading (Strict Goldmine Standards)

• Vinyl: NEAR MINT (NM) / Archive NOS

  Mirror-like jet-black gloss with zero groove wear, scuffs, or hairline marks. The dead wax and playing surfaces are flawless. The clean white promo labels are pristine with sharp typography, unblemished center spindle hole, and zero spindle trails, indicating an unplayed shelf-stored copy.

• Original United Artists Company Sleeve: VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+)

  Original 1960s United Artists factory geometric paper sleeve. Features crisp orange saturation and intact seams with no splits, tears, or writing. Shows honest vintage storage characteristics consistent with dead-stock filing: light ripple/waviness along the top opening, faint perimeter age toning, and subtle circular vinyl impression from decades in protective storage. Fully intact and structurally solid.

Shipping & Returns Policy

• Secure Handling: Your record will be shipped in a dedicated, heavy-duty cardboard mailer (LP or 45 specific) with extra cardboard stiffeners to prevent bending or crushing.

• Pro-Tip Protection: To prevent seam splits during transit, all opened records are shipped with the vinyl removed from the jacket/sleeve and placed behind it within a 4mil clear poly outer sleeve.

• 45s: 7" records are shipped with the same level of care in dedicated 7-inch mailers.

• Handling Time: I ship within 1–2 business days of receiving cleared payment.

• Tracking: A tracking number will be provided immediately upon shipment.

• Combined Shipping: I am happy to combine shipping. Please wait for a revised invoice before paying to receive the discounted rate.

• The "Collector’s Guarantee": I use strict Goldmine Grading standards. If you feel the record does not match the description or grading, please contact me directly before leaving feedback. I am a collector first and I value your satisfaction.

• 30-Day Returns: I accept returns within 30 days. The item must be returned in the exact same condition it was received.

• 🚨 CONDITION POLICY: For opened records, returns are accepted if the item is returned in the same condition as sent. Any new scratches, sleeve scuffs, or damage to the jacket incurred while in the buyer's possession will void the full refund.

• Shipping Costs: Buyer is responsible for return shipping costs unless there was a significant error in the listing.

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