THE CONTOURS: "IT'S SO HARD BEING A LOSER" DEMO COPY on UK TAMLA MOTOWN TMG 605

Sold Date: June 15, 2022
Start Date: June 5, 2022
Final Price: £249.99 (GBP)
Bid Count: 2
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One of the hardest numbers to find in the '600' series, here's a very nice rare and original 1967 UK green and white demo copy of this classic pairing from THE CONTOURS with "IT'S SO HARD BEING A LOSER" on the UK TAMLA MOTOWN imprint # TMG 605 and backed with "YOUR LOVE GROWS MORE PRECIOUS EVERYDAY".

This copy plays superbly throughout with top audible quality and remains in a strong excellent plus condition (playing as mint minus both sides) with light surface sleeve rubs and occasional 'B' side hairline surface scuffs/marks not affecting play and with minimal crackle on the run-in and run-out groove. It has the 4-prong centre intact and the labels are clean on both sides with just the odd minor blemish and with light spindle wear and not spoiled by any written radio station annotations. Paired with an original company paper sleeve making this a super copy for the DJ or collector (see picture scans). 

The record has been play graded and is from my personal collection that I'm downsizing so why not check out my other listings for more great sounds. Postage discounts available for multiple purchases with up to three 45's shipped at the single record rate. In this case, please save to basket and request total from seller and wait for invoice before making payment.

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