I'm on a roll today with these very short songs... "The Letter" is a miracle of economy and great editing, clocking in at less than 2 minutes -- 1:58 to be exact! The excellent B side rocker is even shorter! Note: This copy has a small drillhole and comes in a vintage Bell Records factory sleeve. It has Near Mint vinyl and nearly pristine audio. The labels grade EX to account for the drillhole, along with a sticker on the flip saying "certified gold standard". These were commonly used to cover up drill holes.(This scan is a representative image from our archives.)
| Overall | Label | Sleeve | Vinyl | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M- | EX+ (dh) | M- | M- |
| Label | Year | Chart |
|---|---|---|
| Mala 565 | 1967 | #1p in August, #30r in September |
A-side
B-side
Artist
The Box Tops
The Box Tops
Title
The Letter
Happy Times
Track Time
1:58
1:42
Songwriter
Wayne Carson (A), Oldham-Penn (B)
Wayne Carson (A), Oldham-Penn (B)
Producer
Dan Penn
Dan Penn
Category
Power Pop
Power Pop
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