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SONNY ACE - BORN TO BE A LOSER - U.S. 45

Sold Date: June 10, 2018
Start Date: June 3, 2018
Final Price: $122.50 (AUD)
Bid Count: 5
Seller Feedback: 1183
Buyer Feedback: 211

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RARE CHICANO R&B FROM SOUTH TEXAS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION
SONNY ACE BORN TO BE A LOSER / LAREDO DISCO PAN AM 45 PA-4002 CARDBOARD SLEEVE
San Antonio's West Side Sound was a major influence on artists such as Doug Sahm and Augie Myers (Sir Douglas Quintet, Texas Tornados) and is a mixture of R&B, Rock'n'Roll, Tex-Mex and Sth. Louisiana styles. Throw in a Swamp Pop song by Mississippi-born Jimmy Donley, and a sax instrumental ('Laredo'), and you have this Excellent condition 45 rarity. Very small amounts of minor wear on the sleeve, labels and vinyl. Comes with protective plastic outer sleeve.