Whinging Bout Weird Wand Which Worry Me

[Roburt]

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, 2016 by Roburt

[Rbman]

The billboard  add quotes 11283 

[Roburt]

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 ?? 

[Mick Holdsworth]

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

B Side is called "He Outdid Himself"

Cheers
Mick

Edited July 4, 2016 by Mick Holdsworth

[Roburt]

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 ?? 

[Mick Holdsworth]

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).

[Rbman]

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? 

[Steve G]

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, 2016 by Steve G