Sebastian

I don't know for sure, but seems to be legit. That seller sold 6 Motown test pressings on January 28 2018: https://gripsweat.com/search/?query=This+is+a+Rare+Motown+45+Prereleased%2C+Test+Pressing&button=&search_desc=1 And plenty more here, amongst them a Velvelettes "Bird In The Hand" with stamp: https://gripsweat.com/search/?query=my pictures with proper lighting on just the right angle to show basically an exact description&page=1&sort_by=price&search_desc=1

Don't know if it's of any help, but here are photos from old ebay auctions of "Quality Control" stamped test pressings of: V.I.P. 25016 - Vows - Tell Me / Buttered Popcorn - 1965/05 MOTOWN 1086 - Tammi Terrell - I Can't Believe You Love Me / Hold Me Oh My Darling - 1965/11 Frank Wilson is from 1965/12.

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Contrary to what I wrote above, it's not Curtis Mayfield singing the lead on the newly discovered 45, it's Sam Gooden. I was corrected by Ian "Taffy" Guy regarding this on an FB thread yesterday.

Just found the thread on FB by Eddie Hubbard. Yes, that's the same take as on the CD I mentioned. I have no idea why anyone would want to hear that version instead of the Leroy Hutson version, but horses for courses.

There's an alternate version with Curtis Mayfield doing the lead vocals included on the "Indelible Impressions" double-CD on Sequel from 1999. It's a mess compared to the Leroy Hutson led version. Perhaps that's the one that has sneaked on an a 45? I don't know. Do you have a link to the sales post, or in which group was it?

The 1974/1975 release or one from the 60's?

Have in mind that the Brazil 45 is from 1974 or 1975.

The Virtue and Fayette releases must be by the same artist. Frank Virtue owned both of those labels. The Amy 45 has got Virtue mastering details in the dead wax so is most likely the same person as well.

Here it is. Also @Davlee

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Here's another Capitol pressed GSF promo:

At the time of release, as a promo, I'd guess.

Manufactured at a Capitol Records pressing plant.

I've uploaded the full John Anderson interview to YouTube. The box set is sold out and long out-of-print so hope no one minds. Here it is:

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I quite like the neat design of the Blue Beat sleeve.

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Sounds like Homer Banks to me.

It was the red SMASH issue that sold for $487: https://gripsweat.com/item/331633397638/festivals-youve-got-the-makings-of-a-lover-masterpiece-crossover-northern-soul The first release was on Smash. All other releases are reissues or bootlegs.

It sold for $487. I was the seller. 4 years ago. It was bizarre. I recieved the payment without any problems, from a UK buyer. I couldn't believe it.

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I don't think he could help that his name was Donnie Elbert?