I picked up a copy a few months back but not sure if its a boot. Radio station promo, big pinkish red A on "I am the one", styrene (I think) with stuck on labels, and scratched matrix ZSP-117374 IF (though label says JZSP 117374)

I couldn't find any info on boots of this. I've got a promo boot of Williams and Watson on Okeh and it's really, really obvious... smudgy print and wobbly thin vinyl.

So is this one bonafide or boot?

 Paper quality, print definition and styrene are all correct. 

I would think your copy is definitely, an original first issue demo!

I don't think there is a counterfeit of it, unless it's recent!

Edited August 14, 20178 yr by Guest

Looks proper to me...I'm no expert on matrix numbers..the A always is a pinky/light red colour on any okeh records I've seen....the more knowledgeable people on here will tell you...kind regards...Rob

Edited August 14, 20178 yr by Lionelonthevinyl

Looks fine.

Well that's good to know. I couldn't find any mention of a boot but I didn't trust my good fortune. 

Thanks all

Same as my Copy that I've had for a year now and  which looks like it's been around the block a few times. Identical matrix on mine as well. Not booted to the best of my knowledge. 

Dave 

8 minutes ago, Only Dreaming said:

Same as my Copy that I've had for a year now and  which looks like it's been around the block a few times. Identical matrix on mine as well. Not booted to the best of my knowledge. 

Dave 

Do you ever play the supposed A side? "One good reason" is much the better side!

1 hour ago, deebytoo said:

Do you ever play the supposed A side? "One good reason" is much the better side!

I bought it for the "one good reason"side but like "I'm the one" just as much. Which side I play depends on the mood I'm in.

Cheers 

Dave

 

The majority of West Coast Okeh releases had matrix scratched in instead of being stamped. Remember Okeh had an LA office & studios where Williams, Watson, Richard, Triumphs etc recorded, most of their have scratched matrixes.  

Edited August 14, 20178 yr by Chris L

100% original, never booted