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Note: This single was also released with the brownish red section at the top (see scan) extending across the entire label.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"R.J.'s Latest Arrival","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48514534310121,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/8508\/9001\/files\/rjslatestarrival2.jpg?v=1752186807"},{"product_id":"off-the-hook-with-your-love","title":"Off The Hook (With Your Love)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 45 comes with two versions of the album cut — one is the \"Radio Edit\" at 3:47, and the other is the \"Midwest version\" at 4:08. 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