Frank Wilson "do I...." Legit Test Press Surfaces

[Derek Pearson]

This has probably been a red hot topic early in the year but I must've been asleep or on a very long walk with our Spanker or summat.?

 

And no yawning at the back from Purists Anonymous but word on the street or should I say on the beach ho ho ho is that a legit one off studio test press of Frank's "Do I love you" has just surfaced in a land far far away. 

 

Have I made a tit of myself, has somebody been pulling my chain, open the door and DP walked right on in.

 

Apols if...... oh what's that expression about cat's and bag's?

 

First it was Darrell Banks's heart stopping black issue on UK London and now this.

 

Derek

 

And I've seen a photo of said TP so there.

Edited September 13, 2014 by Derek Pearson

[Dave Moore]

Which land far away?

 

Regards,

 

Dave

[Guest tercy1960]

Just a quick question what studio was it done at as I used to have the studio acetate of the b-side sweeter as the days go by.that was done at wally hieder studios in l.a. And was a slightly different mix that came out on the British single.it was a 10" inch metal acetate with reject or recoat written 3 times on the label in black marker.would do I love been done at the same time???? I remember Simon soussan possibly doing one in the seventies as John manship sold it a couple of years ago.

[Dobber]

is it possible your confusing it with the chris clark test press sold earlier in the year on pats auction?

[Chalky]

Wasn't there test pressing done for the UK release that surface a while back?

[Harry Crosby]

Is it this one??

[Derek Pearson]

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Is it this one??

 Hey up Harry how's it going?

 

Whilst my solicitor would advise me not to say for certain that the scan you posted is the same record scan I saw at the weekend. It does look very much like it as far as I recall. Bear in mind though I didn't have mi glasses on and it was drizzling slightly and I was stood in the middle of a field.

 

So what's the score with this one then?

 

Derek

 

For those with eagle eyes there is a slight clue on the scan indicating where this 45 now resides.

Subtle nice one Harry.

[Dave Moore]

Pretty sure it's a made up tp from 1/4inch Agfa studio tape.  Will let the current owner of said tape confirm. 

 

Regards,

 

Dave

[Guest]

Brings a smile to the face

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=my3k76pW-EA

[Quinvy]

Off topic, but turned the radio on in the car on Sunday to listen to the football commentary, and there it was playing in the background.   

[Pete S]

Australia.

But is it legit, those things are damn easy to fake

[Steve Ss]

Brings a smile to the face

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=my3k76pW-EA

God bless...that's a pearl

cheered up my afternoon

[Chalky]

Australia.

But is it legit, those things are damn easy to fake

 

I have my doubts and would need a strong arguemnt to convince me.  Surely all the details would be written in, who it was for etc? Not go to the trouble of using half a label.

[21 Again]

Enjoyed the Flank Wilson video, brought a tear to my eyes  .

[Eddie Hubbard]

 

Think my photo looks more authentic ....

[Steve G]

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Is it this one??

 

What a shocking looking bootleg….botch job….

[Amsterdam Russ]

Plenty of others on here will have Motown-stable rare and not-so-rare test pressings, so why don't y'all post up a few and allow everyone to compare?

 

[Frankie Crocker]

Check the run-out: does it read ZTSC007 with Simon Soussan  etched in crooked hand written script with the initials PB?. There might be a sticker on it saying If Found Please Return To Ron Murphy...

[Steve G]

I find it amazing that people are so easily fooled these days....

[Amsterdam Russ]

For comparison of label info and layout of Motown test pressings, here's one from 1962.

 

 

 

[Drewtg]

Brings a smile to the face

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=my3k76pW-EA

 

Love it, love it, love it

[spot]

Brings a smile to the face

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=my3k76pW-EA

Jesus it's like being there in the studio with Frank, almost wet me Tena lady but as Pete said put a smile on me face & a nice glow to my cheeks this Wednesday morning, God Bless ya.    

Spot.   

[Marc Forrest]

The "SOUL" label stamp gives it away...I got some and can testify that Motown test pressings never showed any kind of label informations. Why should they, they were done for the board to decide wether to release or not release. No one would have knownn at that stage (test press) which particular Motown label imprint the tune would later be released on..

[Chalky]

The "SOUL" label stamp gives it away...I got some and can testify that Motown test pressings never showed any kind of label informations. Why should they, they were done for the board to decide wether to release or not release. No one would have knownn at that stage (test press) which particular Motown label imprint the tune would later be released on..

 

Even iif they did know which imprint it would be released on it would almost certainly be handwritten by the pressing company as shown in the test press couple of posts back.

[Daved]

That Japanese cover version clip is hilarious. It's terrible in one way but quite brilliant in another. It put a smile on my face too.

 

I see Frank Wilson also got played at Anfield last night immediately after the final whistle.

[macca]

Brings a smile to the face

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=my3k76pW-EA

Bless their cottons. Loved it. 

[Guest]

Bless their cottons. Loved it. 

 

Off topic but worth a highlight...Stormer (Tamai) & The Stolen Hearts have been going for years with various line-ups. He deserves a nod of respect for keeping a regular Northern/Mod (and now with a splash of the seemingly obligatory Rockin' tracks!) doo going in Shibuya for many years as well. Their sets are very Northern orientated...I can still remember the first time I saw them and my shock on hearing them do covers of the Salvadors and Tomangoes etc when I had been expecting more run of the mill Motown/Atlantic stuff. Plenty of clips on YouTube of them...enjoy their enthusiasm!

 

Back to FW...I recall a three track 10" existing with slightly different mixes.

 

[Steve Foran]

Off topic but worth a highlight...Stormer (Tamai) & The Stolen Hearts have been going for years with various line-ups. He deserves a nod of respect for keeping a regular Northern/Mod (and now with a splash of the seemingly obligatory Rockin' tracks!) doo going in Shibuya for many years as well. Their sets are very Northern orientated...I can still remember the first time I saw them and my shock on hearing them do covers of the Salvadors and Tomangoes etc when I had been expecting more run of the mill Motown/Atlantic stuff. Plenty of clips on YouTube of them...enjoy their enthusiasm!

 

Back to FW...I recall a three track 10" existing with slightly different mixes.

 

That three track 10" with different takes was owned by Alan Pollard. But was missing when I sold his collection after he died. No idea where it lives now?

[Epic]

Think every ground in the country plays it - Wigan Athletic usually twice before kick off !!

Went to watch Wolves at Blackpool last Saturday & the stadium announcer played it followed by the phrase "You can't beat a bit of Northern Soul !!"