TONY NEWMAN - exceptionally rare MOD gem - "Soul Thing" - MOD dancer (MINT-)

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Mar 15, 2014 Sold Date

Mar 5, 2014 Start Date

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Introducing...
a super-rare slice of mid-60's mod / groove / hammond soul...
TONY NEWMAN ~ "Soul Thing" b/w "Let the Good Times Roll"
If you don't know it, have a listen: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPoOfPX91To
This is a perfect MINT- example of this ultra rare MOD gem! "Soul Thing" is a brass-driven, hammond-fuelled monster with a heavy drum beat provided by Newman, and this 45 is one of a handful of DEMOs that were pressed prior to the main production run (which was limited anyway). For years this has been the kind of eclectic "ace up the sleeve" dance-floor stomper that the top mod DJs stake their reputation on. It is in absolutely FANTASTIC condition - a couple of very light spindle tracks the only sign it was ever played. I'm confident this must be as perfect an example that exists anywhere. Plenty would grade the vinyl stonewall MINT but I've played it once myself and the spindle marks show it's been played at least once before. Nonetheless, it's flawless. The sound from my Technics 1210 is LOUD and RICH - a super-clean and exceptionally well-preserved copy.
PLEASE NOTE: Do NOT confuse this with the 1973 reissue. This is the original DECCA promo first-press from 1968.
DECCA F 12795
Matrix DR 42813 T1 10 / DR 42814 T1 10

Sleeve: period DECCA
Vinyl Side 1: MINT-
Vinyl Side 2: MINT-
Labels: both MINT-

My gradings will NOT disappoint so bid with confidence. The record will be sent in a hard card sleeve by recorded (signed for) delivery. All questions welcome.
The regular DECCA release has sold on Ebay before: http://www.popsike.com/TONY-NEWMANSOUL-THINGLET-THE-GOOD-TIMESDECCAMINT/360140325072.html
I am selling off some of my record collection so please see my other listings for more 60's MOD gems! All gradings are strictly in accordance with Record Collector magazine guidelines (I'm a collector myself and grade with the care and caution I would expect to receive from other collectors if I was buying).

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