Sold Date: April 24, 2014
Start Date: April 17, 2014
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Tribulations – ‘You Gave Me Up For Promises’ / ‘Mama’s Love’ – Imperial 66416 (US)  

Great two-sider from obscure West Coast group The Tribulations, whose sole release this would appear to be. Released in 1969, but sounding a couple of years older in a nice, throwback style. ‘Mama’s Love’, a lovely tune reminiscent of The Winstons’ ‘Color Him Father’, has been attracting attention, but the real winner may be ‘Promises’ with its slow start and stomping finish. Top copy, particularly attractive in rare issue format; don’t miss it!

(An interesting aside: producer Shelly Garrett became an actor, playwright and producer for the theater; very much active to this day, his stage play Beauty Shop was seen by millions – as well as turned into no less than three films, one starring Queen Latifah – and in 1992 he was awarded a star in the Hollywood Walk of Fame.)

Condition: VG++ or perhaps a notch better; slight scuffs, but nothing audible (please listen to the clips). Clean but slightly worn labels (please see scans).

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Happy to answer any questions. Please see my other auctions with many rare soul items this week.  

Thanks for looking and good luck!