7” Vinyl Single Demo Record - Ivory Joe Hunter, May The Best Man Win, on Capitol
  £   28
  $   37

 


£ 28 Sold For
Aug 5, 2026 Sold Date
Aug 4, 2026 Start Date
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IVORY JOE HUNTER - May The Best Man Win / You Better Believe It, Baby

Rare 1961 UK Capitol Demo 45 (CL 15226) - Popcorn R&B Dancer

Up for auction is an incredibly rare, original 1961 United Kingdom promo pressing of Ivory Joe Hunter's "May The Best Man Win" (backed with "You Better Believe It, Baby") on the iconic Capitol Records label (Catalogue #: 45-CL 15226)

This is a highly sought-after "Demonstration Record - Not For Sale" promotional copy, featuring the prominent, classic red "A" stamped across the center label to indicate its DJ/promo status

While Ivory Joe Hunter is widely famous for mid-century ballads like "Since I Met You Baby", this particular release is highly prized by DJs and collectors as a stellar "Popcorn" style uptempo R&B dancer. Finding his upbeat tracks on a UK release—especially in a clean promo format—is exceptionally difficult

Artist: Ivory Joe Hunter
A-Side: May The Best Man Win (Barry—Hunter—Saxon)
B-Side: You Better Believe It, Baby
Label: Capitol Records (UK)
Format: 7" Vinyl, 45 RPM Single
Release Year: 1961

The labels are very clean with minimal wear and no tearing or heavy writing, although the B side has a small sticker on

Comes with a vintage brown paper sleeve which is in very good condition

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