Mae West 45 Promo NFS • Fox 6718 • Schnee Mastering • Black Star Variant
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🎬 Mae West – “Hard to Handle” / “You Gotta Taste All the Fruit” 20th Century Fox Records release – tied directly to Mae
West’s iconic film performance. Catalog # 6718 • 7" Promo Single – Not For Sale (1971)
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Original U.S. pressing tied to Mae West’s role in the cult film Myra Breckinridge
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Label marked “Promotional – Not For Sale”, confirming its non-commercial distribution
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Black star above catalog number on “Hard to Handle” side – may signify reworked mastering or promo variation
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Runout etched with Bill Schnee’s signature – renowned engineer known for high-fidelity studio work
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Matrix includes triangle and 81271, suggesting a specialty lacquer or alternate take
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Vinyl play-tested and graded in real time – (EX)- sound quality with fresh poly sleeve included
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Housed in a non-original A&M Records branded sleeve – likely swapped in during its life in circulation
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20 Century-Fox logo appears on label, reinforcing its soundtrack provenance and cinematic connection
💬 A compelling crossover between Hollywood history and vinyl oddity. With Schnee’s mastering and that enigmatic black star, this promo 45 is more than a soundtrack artifact—it’s a true collector’s piece.
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