Scuse I for my ignorance, but can some learned members inform one as to the rarity of the RPR issue in comparison to the Demo of Lonely Lover - Jimmy McFarland.

 

Seen a couple this year after a long drought.

 

Information appreciated.

Think the issue is generally regarded to be the rarer of the two.

 

Would not like to hazard a guess at the ratio of issues to demos though.

 

Higher price on the issue in JM's guide also.

 

Cheers

 

Richard

Seen a few demos and less issues.

Nice blue label tho.

If popsike is a guid I reckon its about 5 to 1 demo to issue.

Edited October 24, 201311 yr by Prophonics 2029

I've seen maybe 15-20 white demos over the years I searched for records, since its issue (1966-1983).  I've NEVER SEEN a stock issue in circulation.  I'd guess that the stock issue is MUCH, MUCH rarer.

Quick story about this, a decade or so ago I had a mate who got me some fantastic records from the States, name was Chris, he was in this regular record (by then, CD) store in Florida with a box of 45's on the counter, they were all recent picture sleeve type things, except he said there were just two 60's records in the box - two demo copies of Jimmy McFarland. He said there were no other 60's records in the shop!  What's all that about?

Thanks chaps..

 

Lovely record and I agree with you RobbK regarding the issue's rarity.

Again TSWONS, back in the 70s, I had a blue issue and the other two copies in collections near where I lived were both stock copies as well.

I never saw the a WD until about 1980.

Again TSWONS, back in the 70s, I had a blue issue and the other two copies in collections near where I lived were both stock copies as well.

I never saw the a WD until about 1980.

John Anderson probably brought a box of store stockers to The UK.  I lived in L.A. from 1966-1983, and NEVER saw a store stocker in a shop or even in a junk store, furiture store or thrift shop (or at a party, or in anyone's collection for that matter).  I saw many white DJs.  The store stockers probably never left distributors' warehouses, and never saw the light of day in USA.

ive had at least half a dozen opportunities to buy an issue but already had a white demo so never botheresd..it is quite a bit rarer..but i wouldnt say obscenely rare..and only about £50 more than the demo......£300 tops imvho

Edited October 26, 201311 yr by dave pinch

Lol, never played the B side yet.

Issue on Steve Jeffries site at the moment...£350

Issue on Steve Jeffries site at the moment...£350

 

It's worth £250 then...

It's worth £250 then...

 

  ...........

Issue on Steve Jeffries site at the moment...£350

 

Sure it was on there last week for about a ton cheaper

It is £350 in Mr Manship's book too.

 

Richard

It is £350 in Mr Manship's book too.

 

Richard

 

Like I said, £250 then..

I have a nice minter of an issue - don't think I would let that go for less than £350.

 

I have a spare issue too, which is less good, but still a nice Ex if I recall correctly - and I would not let that go for £250.

 

 

Cheers

 

Richard

I have a nice minter of an issue - don't think I would let that go for less than £350.

 

I have a spare issue too, which is less good, but still a nice Ex if I recall correctly - and I would not let that go for £250.

 

 

Cheers

 

Richard

 

Well if you ain't selling them why bother telling us?

Well if you ain't selling them why bother telling us?

 

Didn't say I wasn't selling them Pete - I just indicated the prices they would need to achieve if I were to let them go 

 

Cheers

 

Richard

So 300 for a M demo then.

So 300 for a M demo then.

200 to 225 for a demo.....not outrageously indemand

This week?

This week?

you mean someone actually sold one for £300 this week..i`d say they paid over the top..i`d want a nice issue for that.

I have a nice minter of an issue - don't think I would let that go for less than £350.

 

I have a spare issue too, which is less good, but still a nice Ex if I recall correctly - and I would not let that go for £250.

 

 

Cheers

 

Richard

amazes me as to why someone would have 2 copies of one record in their collection if it were me I'd sell the one copy for £ 250 and use the money for another want , not slagging you Richard but I find that strange as people having 2 copy's of a rare record.

amazes me as to why someone would have 2 copies of one record in their collection if it were me I'd sell the one copy for £ 250 and use the money for another want , not slagging you Richard but I find that strange as people having 2 copy's of a rare record.

 

In my experience lots of people collect that way. Buy a record, then find a better copy with the intention of selling the first copy - but never get round to it.

 

I have loads of spares of things - and I'm not alone 

 

Richard

amazes me as to why someone would have 2 copies of one record in their collection if it were me I'd sell the one copy for £ 250 and use the money for another want , not slagging you Richard but I find that strange as people having 2 copy's of a rare record.

Waiting to get a great deal (overpayment) to maximise the return, or for someone who wants it so badly, he can get some record back in trade that he can't get any other way.

amazes me as to why someone would have 2 copies of one record in their collection if it were me I'd sell the one copy for £ 250 and use the money for another want , not slagging you Richard but I find that strange as people having 2 copy's of a rare record.

I have two WD copies, both from Russell's records in New Orleans. First one had water damage so upgraded it. Now sitting on the spare to trade for something tasty in the future as vinyl speaks louder than cash sometimes.

One in sales for £230 at the moment

Had a clear out 10 months ago, blue issue in M- was in my sales box for 2 months at at £180. Everyone gave it attention but no-one bought it.  That includes two of the country top dealers (thought they may of made an offer - but saying that they both did spend well on other stuff) 

Pulled it out of sales box and keep it.