Ray's bio is well worth the read ( presume you have a copy) especially chapter 10, the team had been working throughout 63, and yes they had published songs. However it's the issue of a record that matters, other than one record that was issued in 63 namely: The Chiffons "A Love So Fine" it only happened with the support of the Tokens who wanted the record out as the Chiffons were on a "roll". However in 1964 "Motown NY" issued eleven 45's some of the greatest soul music of all time (i'm biased but it still is) . As good as the 45's were they didn't bring in much cash, Berry wouldn't cough up anymore funds & Ray had to find more money to survive. Desperate for cash, 5000 bootleg pressings turned up, the rest we know.
I do believe irrespective of the bootleg records, that the records they had and issued during the early part of 1964 would not have financially secured Motown NY. If there are any of the 12 records sound files that you don't have let me know. I can mail you directly.
Thanks.