THE EMPIRES UNKNOWN 60'S GARAGE/MOD/PSYCH 45 CASTLE HEAR BOTH

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THE EMPIRES 
"I ALWAYS WILL" b/w "NO ONE I KNOW"
1960'S GARAGE PSYCH ROCKER
CASTLE (?) RECORDS
CLEAN WITH LABEL WEAR--LOOK! 
HAUNTING.....DRIVING MELODY AND VOCAL ON BOTH SIDES!
LISTEN TO BOTH!

The seller is listing singles from a large collection of mostly Northern Soul, DOO-WOP and Garage Rock 45's.   The records were all cared for and are not dirty or excessively scratched.  Any that did not pass a visual inspection were eliminated.  On some of the labels you might see sticker residue but for the most part the labels are clean.  Most of the records have strong clean vinyl.   Please rely on the photos for condition questions about the labels.   The buyer should assume that there will be some light popping and scratching on many of these.  Sound clips are being attached as well for confirmation of the audio quality. 

WOW---WHAT A SOUND AND TOTALLY UNKNOWN!

This 45 is from an unknown 60's rock band called The Empires.  Other bands used the name but this one is relatively unknown.  Vocal and writing credits are shared by Randy Wimberly and Bill Holloman---and no information could be found about the band, the singers or the label.  And yet when you hear it, you just know either--or possibly both--sides would have been hit records! Melody and vocal excellence.

The label is "Castle" and is also unknown as a record company name from that era.  Listen to the sound and appreciate the setting when this 45 was recorded.  Very rare and extremely collectible.   This is a true Garage Rock Gem! 

Here are the notable condition issues. 

First--The Labels. 
The photos will show the label condition on both sides.  No stickers, writing or drill holes.  The dark tan label color is in pretty good condition but the paper has definite signs of storage and play wear.  There is visible scuffing and scratching on the vinyl on both sides.  Photos will confirm condition.

Second--The Audio. 
The audio clips will provide evidence of the playing condition.  Lots of scratching and popping indicating that both sides of this 45 have been played a lot.  The production texture opens light and then builds which makes certain passages more noisy.  As you listen, you will detect surface scratching or popping but the seller hears no skips.  Use your own judgement to determine the condition as we are providing the actual audio from both sides.  This one has never made it to Ebay so move quickly if you're in search of this 45 gem.

Practices and Policies:
Most records are visually inspected and then the worthy ones are washed and cleaned.  Higher valued records will include audio samples of the exact record being listed.  Our photos are also original ones of the exact item.

We describe condition and version to the best of our ability but the seller is not a records grading expert so please inquire in advance for additional details or concerns concerning quality or version of a particular record.  We do not always listen or grade but we do offer as much visible information as possible. We always take multiple clear, close photos and invite questions about quality or version of an item in advance of bidding. 

Please await our invoice prior to payment.  This is particularly important with international purchases as the value of the final price effects the method of shipment.  See below.

Our refund policy is based on total buyer satisfaction so we only refund full payment upon return.  We do not offer post purchase partial refunds. 

INTERNATIONAL
International Records with values higher than $100 require USPS Priority shipping.  While this results in higher fees for our international buyers, there is no other way to track and guarantee delivery.  Recent negative experiences with Customs in multiple countries have required this policy change. 

A reminder we always comply with Ebay and Customs official policy and code the "value" slot of the Customs Form with the actual purchase price .   Also please note that the USPS 1st International shipping includes a Customs Tracking number.  Recently that number has not been posting on the website with records we have shipped overseas.  Upon contacting the local post office, they were able to confirm all of our shipments had been processed and mailed through their computers but the standard, and previously reliable Customs Tracking number (Usually an LC number) has been missing and inconsistent.  This is probably temporary but we did want our international customers to know that we will continue posting those numbers but do not be alarmed if they are not trackable.  In the rare instance of a missing record, USPS can provide status with a phone call placed to them.

This is one of many records being listed so please review the seller's other items for the possibility of combined shipping.  We pack and ship worldwide with the highest level of care and speed.  USPS Media Mail is the default mode for domestic purchases.  We do now include tracking information on all shipments without exception.  USPS 1st Class International is the default method for our international buyers but feel free to request upgrades prior to invoicing please.  __________________________________________________________