Here's a beautiful copy of a rare Marvelettes single... one of their best with two early Holland-Dozier-Holland productions. I'm a big fan especially of 'Forever,' a beautiful song that never got the airplay it deserved. For my money, this Marvelettes version tops Marvin Gaye's, by the way. This is a first pressing with the "globes" Tamla logo. Note: This copy comes in a vintage Tamla Records factory sleeve. It grades Near Mint across the board (Labels, Vinyl, Audio), with only very minor flaws such as a touch of storage wear on the labels and a few light scuffs on the vinyl. The audio has a touch of surface noise audible near the beginning, but it soon fades and is almost inaudible during most of the tracks.
| Overall | Label | Sleeve | Vinyl | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M- | M- | M- | M- |
| Label | Year | Chart |
|---|---|---|
| Tamla 54077 | 1963 | (A) #25r, #44p in May, (B) #24r, #78p in May |
A-side
B-side
Artist
The Marvelettes
The Marvelettes
Title
Locking Up My Heart
Forever
Track Time
2:54
2:20
Songwriter
Holland-Dozier-Holland (A), Holland-Gorman-Dozier (B)
Holland-Dozier-Holland (A), Holland-Gorman-Dozier (B)
Producer
Holland-Dozier (A), Brian Holland (B)
Holland-Dozier (A), Brian Holland (B)
Category
Northern Soul/Motown Style
Northern Soul/Motown Style
