The After Hours I Don't Wanna Cry Condor C-201 Promo RARE Northern Soul VG
  $   389

 


$ 389 Sold For
May 6, 2025 Sold Date
May 5, 2025 Start Date
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Description

🎵 RARE NORTHERN SOUL 45 – THE AFTER HOURS – "I Don’t Wanna Cry" – CONDOR C-201 🎵
💿 Original Promo Pressing | Full-Color Label with Star | VG Vinyl

Up for sale is a scarce Northern Soul 45 RPM record from The After Hours, featuring the track "I Don’t Wanna Cry" on Condor Records, catalog #C-201. This is an original promotional pressing, clearly marked “Promotional Copy – Not For Sale” on the label, and identified by a star symbol. Unlike many promotional issues, this one features a full-color label, not a white label, making it an exceptional and desirable variation for collectors.

📀 NOTE: As is typical with promotional copies, the same track appears on both sides of the record, allowing DJs to cue or loop the song easily during sets.

🔍 RECORD DETAILS:

  • Artist: The After Hours

  • Title: I Don’t Wanna Cry

  • Label: Condor Records

  • Catalog #: C-201

  • Format: 7” / 45 RPM

  • Pressing: Promotional Copy – Full-Color Label with Star

  • Track Layout: Same track on both A & B sides

  • Genre: Northern Soul / R&B

  • Era: Circa 1971 (exact year unconfirmed)

🎧 CONDITION (VISUAL & AUDIO GRADING):

  • Vinyl Grade: VG (Very Good)

    • Light scuffs and hairlines from general handling

    • No skips or deep scratches – audio plays through cleanly with only faint surface noise that does not overpower the music

    • Fully tested: visually and audibly graded for confident buying

  • Label Condition: VG

    • Vibrant, full-color printing

    • A small amount of handwriting is present on one side of the label (see photos)

    • No tears, major stains, or heavy fading. Some ring wear.

📸 PHOTOS ARE OF THE ACTUAL ITEM LISTED
Please examine all photos closely as they are considered part of the product description. What you see is exactly what you will receive.

📦 PACKAGING & PROTECTION:

  • Includes a brand-new anti-static lined inner sleeve

  • Protected in a clear poly outer sleeve for archival care

  • Shipped in a professional-grade mailer with padding to ensure it reaches you safely

✨ NOTES FOR COLLECTORS & DJs:
This track has grown in popularity among Northern Soul collectors and vintage vinyl DJs, known for its driving beat and emotional vocal styling. The rarity of the full-color promotional label with star, makes this a standout piece for any serious Northern Soul collection. Pricing was determined after researching the sales history on Discogs and Popsike.

🔑 Add a true gem to your Northern Soul crate – this promo copy of “I Don’t Wanna Cry” is ready for the turntable or display wall!


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