ANDY & DAVID WILLIAMS ONE SIDED FAN CLUB VINYL RECORD '45 VG PARTRIDGE FAMILY

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     This auction is for a RARE ANDY AND DAVID WILLIAMS FAN CLUB '45 VINYL RECORD.   I have not been able to find out ANYTHING about when this may have been released, but my best guess is from 1974 (give or take a year).

     Andy and David were the nephews of the late, great Andy Williams.  They are twins, born in February of 1959 (though, I have also seen a birth year of 1960).   As potential teen idols, they had a Billboard Hot 100 hit in 1974 with the single "What's Your Name", which came in at #92.  I would say that most people (me included) recognize them from a fourth season episode of THE PARTRIDGE FAMILY, where they both fall "in love" with the gorgeous Laurie Partridge/Susan Dey (and who can blame them).  The song they did on that show was called "Say It Again".

    Somehow, they had a resurgence as The Williams Brothers in the 1990s, and even had a hit with the song "Can't Cry Hard Enough"...hitting number 42 in 1992.

     Anyway, here's the particulars of the record.  For all intents and purposes, this is a one-sided record.  Like some fan club records at the time, this is NOT a flexidisc...but an actual, hard vinyl, seven inch '45!   There is a four minute interview with the boys on the A-side.  On the B-side, ther are five "bands" (photo #2).  On these five tracks, there are just five different tones.  No music, no talking...just a tone.

     The only thing printed on the labels are the words "Andy & David" on the A-side (photos #1 & #3), with the B-side label being blank (photo #2).  The catalogue number printed in the inner vinyl is "A+DW  1015 73".  <These numbers may give a hint of the date/year this was recorded...maybe October 15, 1973?   Could be....

     The record is in very good condition.  There is some minor background/surface noise throughout the interview.  There are only a couple of very minor suface scratches to be seen/heard.  No skips or loud pops...just wear from being played (or just a cheap pressing).  The vinyl is still shiney, with its original luster.

     Over the course of them talking for four minutes, they touch on a number of topics.   They begin by trying to decide who will speak first, with their father reminding them that Andy is 13 minutes older than brother David. They continue speaking of growing up and going to school in Sherman Oaks, California.  Their pets (a dog and I think a few cats) get mentioned.  Next up are their adventures of touring in Japan.  Apparently, they did a "Cup O' Noodles" commercial that took all day!  They even recorded a song in Japanese called "Gakko E Iku Michi Kaeru Michi" (I don't know what the title translates as, but they say it's about a boy and girl going to school).  This song was released in 1973, so this gives us another clue as to when this fan club record may have been released. About a minute of this song is played.  It must have been quite a treat to hear this, since fans may not have been able to hear or get a hold of the single otherwise.

     Like I said, I haven't been able to find any information at all about this rare single.  If you know anything, let me know and I'll pass it on!

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     If you have any questions about this item, please feel free to email me.  Also, check out my other auctions going on NOW of various other items of interest.  Thanks aagain for looking...during these most troubled times...

Postage rates for 45's

$ 4.00  US First Class + 50 cents per extra

$ 8.55  Canada  (First Class International) + 1.00 per extra

$ 11.55  Mexico (First Class International) + 1.00 per extra

$ 12.75  Everywhere Else (First Class International) + 1.50 per extra

Record Grading:

MINT (10) Perfect! Still sealed albums are presumed MINT, but covers may not be. I will not grade any opened album as "mint", since there's obviously been some handling.

NEAR MINT (9.5) ---- Close, but one or two tiny flaws that do not impact play. Vinyl may have a barely visible scuff mark, but no scratches. Label is bright, clean and unmarked. Covers close to perfect with very minor signs of wear or age just becoming evident.

EXCELLENT (9) ----Disc plays near-perfect. There could be scuffs or a hairline scratch or two that does not impact play. Vinyl is bright and shiny. Label is clean and unmarked. Cover may have some slight corner creases or minor ringwear.

VERY GOOD PLUS PLUS (8) ---- Record handled and played occasionally, but very carefully. Very minor scratches and/or scuffs that should have little impact on the sound quality, or minor label imperfection---noted, but otherwise clean. VERY GOOD PLUS PLUS records may have some light surface noise during quiet passages or between tracks. Covers: one or two minor wear issues such as writing on cover, corner creases, some ringwear, minor staining, etc. (All noted).

VERY GOOD PLUS (7) ----The record has been cared for, but has some minor flaws. Light scratches and/or marks/scuffs that won't make a big impact.Light surface noise here and there, but nothing to overwhelm the listening experience. Covers may have a few minor defects (duly noted). Those who are looking for pristine-only might not be pleased, but most music fans would be happy to have a collectible album in this condition.

VERY GOOD (6)---- The record has been played often with some care, but also a little neglect. Record displays visible surface wear---scratches or scuffs that will cause some minor to perhaps occasionally moderate surface noise.Vinyl could be "dull" at this point and not "shiny', or still perhaps shiny, but then a little more scratched-up. Usually a cover is VG when one or two of these problems are evident: ring wear, seam splits, bent corners, loss of gloss, stains, etc. Most music fans would be happy to have a highly collectible album in this condition.

VERY GOOD MINUS (5) ---- Well-played with little luster and moderate surface noise, but skip-free. Lots of scratches/scuffs or fewer but more deeper marks.Several cover flaws will be apparent, but should not obliterate the artwork---seam splits, significant ring wear, tears, cuts, taping (all noted). I will only sell RARE "VERY GOOD MINUS" records.

GOOD (4) --- Pretty banged-up with lots of scratches, but not dead yet. Record should still appear not to skip, though it's possible it can.Surface noise is moderate to occasionally heavy. Seam splits are usually a bigger issue around this level with the records better off in a plastic sleeve. I only sell VERY RARE "GOOD" records. They are certainly "good enough" until another copy comes along.

GOOD MINUS (3) --- Even more beat with tons of scratches and LOTS of surface noise. Skips are possible, though I wouldn't intentionally sell a record that does. Given the right moment, fans could probably enjoy a GOOD MINUS record, but might also be irritated by it at times.I will only sell VERY VERY RARE "GOOD MINUS" records. Covers are hanging together by a thread (seams shot) but not intentionally defaced.

FAIR (2) ----FAIR records appear and sound lousy (significant surface noise, horrific scratches). I won't sell these, unless I find something that is SO INCREDIBLY RARE. Expect skipping or a very unpleasant listen. Covers may be defaced, seamless, stained beyond belief.

POOR (1) ---- Unlistenable and undisplayable.