I picked up a load of doo-wop/rock n roll 45s a while ago. Almost all were originals but I wasn't sure about this one and I suspect it's a boot/repro. Any help much appreciated.

 

The Marquis with Alfonse Brown and Tune Toppers - Popcorn Willie / I Don't Want Your Love - Rainbow 358

 

Cheers!

It could well be a facsimile boot.  Post a scan of it.  The original should have thicker plastic and a different thread on the trailer.

Thanks for your response Rob. I'll scan if I have time when I get home tonight - although I'll be packing for an exciting weekend away. It's got the same design as the original but has thin, flexible vinyl with a 'new' looking label though, so I'm pretty sure it will be a lookalike boot. It was the only 45 in the whole lot of 50s stuff that struck me as potentially iffy to be honest.

 

Cheers!

 

Paul