Jimmy Ricks Festival 45-703 Ol' Man River / Oh What A Feeling 1966 ADVANCE...
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Description
Jimmy Ricks Festival 45-703 1966 Advance Disc-Jockey Promo Northern Soul VG+
For sale is this rare 1966 Festival Records Advance Disc-Jockey Copy (catalog #45-703) by Jimmy Ricks — legendary deep bass vocalist of the classic doo-wop/R&B group The Ravens.
Tracks:
A Side: "Ol' Man River" (Jerome Kern / Oscar Hammerstein II) — Arr. & Cond. by Stan Applebaum, Time: 2:30 (F-1120), Publisher: T.B. Harms (ASCAP)
B Side: "Oh! What A Feeling" (Titus Turner) — Arr. & Cond. by Horace Ott, Time: 2:20 (F-1121), Publisher: Medcal (BMI)
Production: Both sides are a Herb Abramson Production (co-founder of Atlantic Records). These Festival sides are highly collectible among Northern Soul, R&B, and doo-wop enthusiasts. "Oh! What A Feeling" is the upbeat Northern Soul dancer with Ricks’ powerful delivery.
Key Details:
Catalog Number / MPN: 45-703
Matrix / Runout (dead wax): ∆63833-x (and variants) / F-1120 & F-1121 (see photos for exact stampings)
Format: 7" Vinyl, 45 RPM, US pressing
Labels: Classic Festival design with denim-textured center. Clear “ADVANCE DISC-JOCKEY COPY” text. Authentic period handwritten “Stinks” in blue ink on both labels (typical DJ notation — adds great character and authenticity)
Condition (Conservative Grading):
Vinyl: VG+ — Plays strong with light surface noise typical for a 58-year-old record. No deep scratches, skips, or warps. Good dynamics and vocal presence.
Fidelity / Playback: Solid mid-60s R&B sound. "Ol' Man River" is generally quieter; "Oh! What A Feeling" may show minor introductory surface noise/hiss on some Festival pressings that cleans up quickly. Excellent for collectors and DJ use.
Labels: VG — Light handling wear and age-appropriate discoloration, plus the original handwritten notes.
Sleeve: Generic brown paper sleeve (as shown, with normal creases/tears — functional but not picture sleeve).
This is a genuine promo pressing with strong collector demand.
Perfect for fans of Northern Soul, The Ravens, Herb Abramson productions, Titus Turner, or 1960s R&B/soul 45s
***Shipped with 2 pieces of heavier cardboard and 4 pieces of recycled padding. Comfort in safety!***
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