Sold Date: May 4, 2024
Start Date: April 30, 2024
Final Price: $2,200.00 (USD)
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**Ultra Rare Promo Copy: Willie Hutch 7” “The Duck/Love Runs Out” on Dunhill **

Presenting an incredibly rare promo copy of Willie Hutch's sought-after 7” single "The Duck/Love Runs Out" released on Dunhill.

**Condition:**

While conservatively graded as VG+, this record is from 1965 and looks like it came out of the packaging except for a couple minor things. Oh. Where did it go? Some nice person said they could not see the grooves and I looked and I could not see into them either; thus, I took it down because I thought maybe I would want to change the grade — knowing how you guys like stuff pack fresh and all. I loathe that I have spent 3 days (after taking it down to stare at it) to 1) take it down and 2) look at it and have no other opinion than my initial opinion. But, due diligence was due. I certainly never want to sell y’all something expensive that’s graded by an idiot full of sound and fury.

Back to where I left off—It features only a couple of faint hairline paper scuffs and minimal wear on the label. The vinyl plays smoothly from start to finish with no skips or unwanted noise. I am not a professional grader so please ask for more pics. I have tried to provide more than I normally do for this item. I have updated it with the best resolution I have access to so we can all peer into the grooves. Actually, I’m gonna take a break because I have been for 3 days, and I think Willie may be talking to me.

**Listen Before You Buy:**

For your confidence and clarity, I've included links below to listen to about one minute of each side:

- [The Duck Audio Clip] https://youtu.be/kVUDGHhzXZg?si=r8W1mauvuxpvjA2a

- [Love Runs Out Audio Clip] https://youtu.be/2CFtpgKYrag?si=Cu_i9XtbnWuuQdUg

Update: I will put a short video online of me throwing the record like an Olympic discus thrower so you all can see more than just hear — I think that will help. If it’s not up when you see this , it’s really late and I don’t throw discs until 7 am.

**About Willie Hutch:**

A legendary figure in music, Willie Hutch made significant contributions to Motown, wrote the iconic “I’ll Be There” for the Jackson 5, and scored the soundtrack for the blaxploitation film "Foxy Brown."

**A Collector’s Dream:**

This piece is not just a record; it's a piece of music history. A recent sale of a similar copy in comparable condition fetched $2000, underscoring its rarity and value.

Ensure to examine all provided photos and audio clips thoroughly. Should you have any questions or require additional details, please don’t hesitate to reach out.