That is fine it is not "rare", But it was mixed in with a bunch of crap 45's, and I obtained it for a song and a dance, to add to my collection. I only quoted info known to me, as I assume your comment was directed at me, as being a "routine no-nuthin Feebay hype of scant..." The info of 100 pressings is actually published in the Rockin Records guide, by Osborne, and in my original post I questioned if RCA would even press these up in such small quantities. As stated, you say 500 was the minimum. Since I have never had this 45 in the past, I think it is a cool find. If I find the same 45 two times, it is not a rare 45. For instance, Joe Caldwell, on the MC label, a 1950's Doo-Wop record that Osborne claims only 50 were pressed, and even publishes that is is considered one of the world's rarest 45's, in his eyes apparently. If it is so damn rare, how come I found a copy in Rochester, New York in 1976, and then again another copy in Proctorville, Ohio in 2011? I have collected 45's actively for 39 years, specializing in Rockabilly. Since I have obtained/collected/resold/ about every 45 of that Genre, I am moving onto Garage and appreciate the history and time many on this forum have to offer, and I guarantee there are WAY more rare Garage 45's then Rockabilly (less then 100 for instance). There is also a vast difference between a record collector and an actual researcher, one who actively pursues an interest in the people behind the music, instead of the value of the actual 45. In my years, I have interviewed, many Rockabilly artists because I happen to find their record, and I wanted to know more about the person behind the record.
I agree Feebay brings out the worst of the sellers, my biggest bitch is that every listed 45 is "rare" - and sellers sell G records as VG.
I guess if I posted in this forum I found The Sonics, Inc, 45 instead, I would have received a different reaction.
