This is a new, unplayed stock copy from the
Louise Neal 45 Collection. Here's a single that you have to puzzle over awhile to figure out which was the "A" side. (Nerd alert: The matrix numbers are non sequential, so I'd argue they're irrelevant; in this case, the lower number is for "Joey.") Aside from the "x" inked on the "Joey" label of these copies destined to dee-jay Neal, I finally found a reference to this single in Bilozoard from June 1967, and the song that's mentioned as one of the new releases for One-derful Records (was One-derful the parent of Mar-V-Lus?) by the Young Folk is "Joey." That cinches it for me. Besides, "Joey" is irresistible Motown-style Soul at its catchy, dance-crazy best, with The Supremes as prime inspiration. However, most Northern Soul fans flock to the B side, "Lonely Girl," which is another top-notch dancer in the Motown mold (think: Marvelettes, in this case). Amazing bass. Note: Aside from the "X" inked on the A labels, these copies have pristine labels (see scan of B side). After a cleaning, the vinyl also looks new, but we're grading it Near Mint to reflect a faint, no-impact warp. The audio is sublimely flawless on both sides... A real treat!
