We have been promised a book on the Wand label but so far it hasn't materialised.

In the meantime, lots of weird happenings at the label still cause us collectors worry.

I made mention on another thread of Gene Toones 45 on Wand from December 1974; "Baby Boy" (Wand 11293).

On the label this cut is credited to Gene Toones & Chapter IV (a Randy Muller / Jeff Lane track).

But in 2 different December 74 editions of Billboard the 45 is listed as being released but credit there goes to Gene Toone & the Cherabin Choir ?!?!?

Did any (demo?) copies of the 45 actually escape with this artist name ?? 

Edited July 4, 20169 yr by Roburt

The billboard  add quotes 11283 

You're right, the #11293 version appears to have been put out a year later ( & with the revised artist name).

So has anyone got a copy of Wand #11283 or is that another 'missing in action' Wand release ?? 

Here's a pic of the 11283 release ...

B Side is called "He Outdid Himself"

Cheers
Mick

Edited July 4, 20169 yr by Mick Holdsworth

Thanks for that, so both versions do exist.

Wand #11293 is a Part 1 & 2 affair .... so are they just cut down versions of the 5min 34sec track on #11283 or a re-recorded version ?? 

Can't seen to find a sound file of either release (loads of copies for sale in all the ususal places, $5 / £5 etc, but none have audio).

1 hour ago, Roburt said:

Thanks for that, so both versions do exist.

Wand #11293 is a Part 1 & 2 affair .... so are they just cut down versions of the 5min 34sec track on #11283 or a re-recorded version ?? 

Doesn't Steve Guarnori have them all? 

5 hours ago, Rbman said:

Doesn't Steve Guarnori have them all? 

Yes Martin, bar one early too wop 45. 

Neither of these releases is rare. 

Edited July 4, 20169 yr by Steve G