picked up a load of weird things, acetates and test presses, few i've mentioned on here (and thanks for help IDing etc), most not very interesting at all unfortunately

but among them i've found a white label test press of marvin gaye lonely lover

definitely marvin and not jimmy mcf

was there ever a plan to bring this out as a single back then, do any MG aficionados know???

bloke i did deal with is straight as a die and didn't even mention it in the (cheap) deal so it's not like he's ripped me off or anything

would appreciate any help clearing this up

(will pay attention most of all to people who say this is 'dog rare', 'shit rare' or 'the holy grail of marvin gaye collecting' and will virtually ignore anyone who says 'don't be a twat, this is just a vinyl lift from the MG CD which came out ages ago')

dan

this definitely came out as a single complete with picture sleeve,flip is this world is rated X if memory serves,one went on ebay last week for about £22,good money if you can get it

Mick

picked up a load of weird things, acetates and test presses, few i've mentioned on here (and thanks for help IDing etc), most not very interesting at all unfortunately

but among them i've found a white label test press of marvin gaye lonely lover

definitely marvin and not jimmy mcf

was there ever a plan to bring this out as a single back then, do any MG aficionados know???

bloke i did deal with is straight as a die and didn't even mention it in the (cheap) deal so it's not like he's ripped me off or anything

would appreciate any help clearing this up

(will pay attention most of all to people who say this is 'dog rare', 'shit rare' or 'the holy grail of marvin gaye collecting' and will virtually ignore anyone who says 'don't be a twat, this is just a vinyl lift from the MG CD which came out ages ago')

dan

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Hello Dan , Marvin's version was released as a single in the UK [ with a picture cover ] , but was remixed , it would be interesting to hear if yours is the original mix ? Difficult to tell I know unless you've got both versions to listen to , prehaps someone could upload an mp3 of them both ? Hope this helps ,Eddie .

thanks mick, eddie

yes, knew about the uk release but meant unreleased in the US (is that right? think so, embarrassed if not!)

this came from the US (though I suppose that doesn't necessarily mean the test press wasn't done over there)

here's a clip of this one, haven't got the single though sorry

thanks mick, eddie

yes, knew about the uk release but meant unreleased in the US (is that right? think so, embarrassed if not!)

this came from the US (though I suppose that doesn't necessarily mean the test press wasn't done over there)

here's a clip of this one, haven't got the single though sorry

dan

This was recorded from a motown tape in 81/82. I wouldnt bet on it being an official release.

I bought mine for £8, out of the same box that had Anthony and the Aqua Lads, Another Day, by the Ascots, and a Frankie Beverley, not the rare one. All for around a tenner.

The single was released if memory serves (That'd be a first), either just before or just after he was murdered. So 83/84 time. Possibly because the acetate was stirring up interest around Northern Soul circles.

I'm also fairly sure it was only released on a 12 inch, despite it only being the same cut as the 7 inch acetate.

As for dog rare etc. I havent seen it for sale in decades, but as it did get released officially, and isnt worth a great deal. I'd be amazed if it was even worth what I paid for it 24 years ago.

IMO better than Jimmy Mc, but only cos it Marvin. And he could sing the weather forecast, and it would sound sublime. Nessun Dorma better than Pav, and 'A whole lot of Rosie' better than the AC/DC fella.

Hello Dan , Marvin's version was released as a single in the UK [ with a picture cover ] , but was remixed , it would be interesting to hear if yours is the original mix ? Difficult to tell I know unless you've got both versions to listen to , prehaps someone could upload an mp3 of them both ? Hope this helps ,Eddie .

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I've got the white label as well and as far as I know it's the original mix, definitely not the same as the UK release.

I have a feeling these were done as a batch during the 80's along with a few other unreleased Motown stuff. This is assuming the labels the same as mine ink stamp with the artist and title with So Long on the flip. Think if it's got addresses and other details it may be an actual Motown test press.

Chalky may have a better idea than me, because my memory's shot

I've got the white label as well and as far as I know it's the original mix, definitely not the same as the UK release.

I have a feeling these were done as a batch during the 80's along with a few other unreleased Motown stuff. This is assuming the labels the same as mine ink stamp  with the artist and title with So Long on the flip. Think if it's got addresses and other details it may be an actual Motown test press.

Chalky may have a better idea than me, because my memory's shot

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Mine is a single sided white label, with printed writing.

Nowt on the other side.

this is what the label looks like

Have an LP of Marvin's with the lonely lover track on it. Name of album escapes me, but it's the one with him leaning on a cadilac.

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this is what the label looks like

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Not the same as mine Hmmm curious

As Andy F says. I'm pretty sure this was from the same batch of recordings that saw the superb Suspision reach the dancefloors. They all came out with the same print on the label. Not like yours tho Dan.

I just wish 'Too late for love' by Gladys Knight had been released on one.

Just to play at home like

As Andy F says. I'm pretty sure this was from the same batch of recordings that saw the superb Suspision reach the dancefloors. They all came out with the same print on the label. Not like yours tho Dan.

I just wish 'Too late for love' by Gladys Knight had been released on one.

Just to play at home like 

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hmmm interesting

but like you say mikey, i'm not going to emigrate on it!

who was behind this bunch of 80s TPs as a matter of interest?

This was recorded from a motown tape in 81/82. I wouldnt bet on it being an official release.

I bought mine for £8, out of the same box that had Anthony and the Aqua Lads, Another Day, by the Ascots, and a Frankie Beverley, not the rare one. All for around a tenner.

The single was released if memory serves (That'd be a first), either just before or just after he was murdered. So 83/84 time. Possibly because the acetate was stirring up interest around Northern Soul circles.

I'm also fairly sure it was only released on a 12 inch, despite it only being the same cut as the 7 inch acetate.

As for dog rare etc. I havent seen it for sale in decades, but as it did get released officially, and isnt worth a great deal. I'd be amazed if it was even worth what I paid for it 24 years ago.

IMO better than Jimmy Mc, but only cos it Marvin. And he could sing the weather forecast, and it would sound sublime. Nessun Dorma better than Pav, and 'A whole lot of Rosie' better than the AC/DC fella.

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Hello Mikey , I've got a picture cover 7" of the Marvin Gaye . Best ,Eddie .

As Andy F says. I'm pretty sure this was from the same batch of recordings that saw the superb Suspision reach the dancefloors. They all came out with the same print on the label. Not like yours tho Dan.

I just wish 'Too late for love' by Gladys Knight had been released on one.

Just to play at home like 

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I also got a copy of this way back & can confirm there was no official release in the States. Reason being that Motown refused to give Pinky & Perky a name check

on the label as they feared being sued by said duo & MGaye didn't want to be associated with a release that didn't acknowledge his backing singers, which is why a lot of white labels are credited to Eddie Holland!

Dave G

bought this on 12" when it officaily came out - 1986. and was the B side to world is rated x.

I've got one of these too.

Mine says Marvin Gaye - Lonely Lover on the white label.

But only cos I wrote it on.

I've got one of these too.

Mine says Marvin Gaye - Lonely Lover on the white label.

But only cos I wrote it on.

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ha ha

i might see if i can dig out a magnetics count the days in a minute then

I just wish 'Too late for love' by Gladys Knight had been released on one.

Just to play at home like 

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It has ! When I bought my "Lonely Lover" on a white 7inch I had Glayds Knight , Marvelettes "Never Too Late" and a third thing off the same list Mid to late late eighties

It has ! When I bought my "Lonely Lover" on a white 7inch I had Glayds Knight , Marvelettes "Never Too Late" and a third thing off the same list  Mid to late late eighties 

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Mid eighties was pressed on a white label ( ?) with black print and speeded up so much it was a bit Mickey Mousey. Still got it somewhere, but deffo not the same speed as on the Motown tapes John MAnship used to sell.

Anybody remember 'Absent Minded Lover ' ? Suspicion came out on same label.

It has ! When I bought my "Lonely Lover" on a white 7inch I had Glayds Knight , Marvelettes "Never Too Late" and a third thing off the same list  Mid to late late eighties 

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Cheers Marc.

Another one goes on the list.

Did you have any luck with that record you were after?

Cheers Marc.

Another one goes on the list.

Did you have any luck with that record you were after?

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Nope. In fact I did not even try it (due to current financial situation )

Bought mine for £2 in woolworths..Picture sleeve with world x on flip..Always been a play for me..Also got it on a Marvin album..Can' tremenber title...Great version indeed..Some say the best!

It has ! When I bought my "Lonely Lover" on a white 7inch I had Glayds Knight , Marvelettes "Never Too Late" and a third thing off the same list  Mid to late late eighties 

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In that case I've got one of them as well. Don't buy it Mike - you can have mine for a Stella top.

Send me your address or I'll bring it out next time I see you

Stella top.

Andy,

Up North we call it 'Shandy'

Steve

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Off topic. Sorry

Off topic. Sorry 

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Down sarrrf we don't bother repeating oursens Steve but your right putting lemonade in wifebeater is a sin unless you are wearing a frock

Down sarrrf we don't bother repeating oursens Steve    but your right putting lemonade in wifebeater is a sin unless you are wearing a frock 

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Got to be some 'Norven' in you somewhere JOT- 'oursens' although we pronounce it arrsens. (singular, mi sen )

(Or if your Mark Etheridge "arrsens")

Off topic. Sorry 

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Obviously in my northern youth I used to drink aviation fuel and eat nothing but lard but 15 years in London has reduced me to a wimpy shandy-swilling pseudo-southern excuse for a man

I'm barred from St Helens these days.

I'm barred from St Helens these days.

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Thats not because you live darn sarf. Thats because you don't walk on all fours 

Mid eighties was pressed on a white label ( ?) with black print and speeded up so much it was a bit Mickey Mousey. Still got it somewhere, but deffo not the same speed as on the Motown tapes John MAnship used to sell.

Anybody remember 'Absent Minded Lover ' ? Suspicion came out on same label.

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Now this is getting wierder, cos I've got the speeded up version on a tape somewhere, but the white label sounds at the right pitch, well to these cloth ears anyway

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Its funny, cos it's true

Now this is getting wierder, cos I've got the speeded up version on a tape somewhere, but the white label sounds at the right pitch, well to these cloth ears anyway

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Apologies,

The speeded up verion is on a wishy washy pink coloured label.

And no, I don't know of any other releases on Wishy Washy.

   

Got to be some 'Norven' in you somewhere JOT- 'oursens'   

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Is that a proposition happen there maybes a bit of norman in me Steve

this is what the label looks like

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would say almost catagorically that this isn't genuine Motown acetate. One of those done in the 80's probably.

i think you're right chalky (most everybody seems to think that way too)

i wonder what it was doing in the states though - you'd have thought they would have come over here immediately they were pressed

i think you're right chalky (most everybody seems to think that way too)

i wonder what it was doing in the states though - you'd have thought they would have come over here immediately they were pressed

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I know some who pressed stuff up sent them over there to make them seem more authentic Some stateside probably bought some after thinking they were on to a good thing

I know some who pressed stuff up sent them over there to make them seem more authentic      Some stateside probably bought some after thinking they were on to a good thing 

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yes probably right

oh what tangled webs some weave eh

Bought mine for £2 in woolworths..Picture sleeve  with world x on flip..Always been a play for me..Also got it on a Marvin album..Can' tremenber title...Great version indeed..Some say the best!

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Those who reckon that version is the best got no taste It's spoiled for a start with the electronic instruments

Those who reckon that version is the best got no taste        It's spoiled for a start with the electronic instruments 

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Agreed - it's horrible.

I think there's a version of Lonely Lover on 'Advance' credited to Eddie Holland, speeded up way too much.

Agreed - it's horrible.

I think there's a version of Lonely Lover on 'Advance' credited to Eddie Holland, speeded up way too much.

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Its a one sided thing on a white Advance label as you say Pete.

would say almost catagorically that this isn't genuine Motown acetate.  One of those done in the 80's probably.

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The scan you are referring to Challky is indeed showing only the done 7inch pressing. Not the original acetate if in this case there ever was one.

The scan you are referring to Challky is indeed showing only the done 7inch pressing. Not the original acetate if in this case there ever was one.

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Like I said earlier, I was led to believe these white labels were recorded from tapes discovered around the early 80s. I've not seen or heard of any acetates of lonely lover, tho I wouldnt doubt of their existance.

Anybody know when "Lonely lover" was recorded ? Sounds late 60s, 69 or sumfink.

Anybody know when "Lonely lover" was recorded ? Sounds late 60s, 69 or sumfink.

 

 

From "DFTMC" web site...

 

Lonely Lover (Brian Holland-Lamont Dozier-Edward Holland Jr) publ. Jobete

Four Tops; recorded Hitsville-GW, completed 07-Sep-67 ; produced by Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier

23-Mar-98; CD (M): Debutante 530 814 2 This Is Northern Soul! Volume 2 [uK]

02-May-05; CD (M): Motown 067 024 2 This Is Northern Soul! The Motown Sound Volume 1 [uK]

25-May-05; CD (S): Hip-O Select B0003626-02 Lost Without You: Motown Lost And Found [stereo]

Jimmy McFarland; recording details unknown

16-Aug-69; 45 (M): RPR R 108 A

Marvin Gaye; recorded Hitsville, completed 29-Jan-65 ; produced by Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier

29-Jan-65 [acetate]; LP (M): Q-HBM-0179-NN1

29-Jan-65 [acetate]; LP (M): Q-HBM-0179-NN1

31-Jan-65 [acetate]; 45 (M): CBMN 0166-NH1

Mar-86; LP (S): Motown 6172 Motown Remembers Marvin Gaye [with overdubs added 1986]

25-Apr-95; CD (M): Motown 530 492 2 The Master 1961-1984

Wow !! a gaggle of info, so it's 1967 then ? After my original posting I changed my mind and thought it would be nearer that '67 date, many thanks, Chris.   I picked up one of those 12" for a fiver including shipping. 

I and several other people I know bought a plain white label of it at Stafford circa '84 - around the same time I bought a 'Mafon' (or whatever the label was called - copy of 'Suspicion', However I was told that the first person to play it out was Richard Searling first at Wigan then Stafford.

it came out with a few more Motown white labels including the Marvelettes - Boy From Crosstown, Chris Clark`s Do I Love You and a few more, from the release of the vaults tapes.

Wow !! a gaggle of info, so it's 1967 then ? After my original posting I changed my mind and thought it would be nearer that '67 date, many thanks, Chris.   I picked up one of those 12" for a fiver including shipping. 

 

Marvin was 1965, its in the info I posted.

Marvin was 1965, its in the info I posted.