This is an original retail copy from the
Louise Neal 45 Collection, in its original Wand Records factory sleeve. You know, it's harder than you might think to find a Near Mint or better copy of this 1963 classic. Despite the popularity of this single, most originals you run across aren't exactly "suitable for framing" (or for listening, more importantly). This is only the third or fourth truly collectible specimens I've run across in over 45 years of hunting now, and I'm delighted to offer it in the store! Do note that both Rolling Stone magazine and Dave Marsh rate this single near the top their respective lists of the greatest 45s (#11 on Dave Marsh's top 1,001 and #54 on Rolling Stone's top 500). Note: This 45 is among those in the Neal collection that she may have actually played, but no more than once or twice I would guess. This beautiful stock copy's labels have very light storage wear, and the A label has an "X" grease-penciled on it (see scan). The vinyl also grades Near Mint, with one notable scuff that has no effect on the audio. The vinyl has very light native surface noise, which is briefly audible in the first few beats; thereafter, you'd swear the audio was pristine Mint — simply awesome audio!
