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Vtg 1950 KING ODUM FOUR 78 RPM Derby 754 My Heart Cries For You MISPRINT NOS EX+DESCRIPTION:
Artist: King Odum Four (Vocal Group Harmony / R&B Quartet)
Label: Derby Records (New York, U.S.A.)
Catalog Number: 754
Format: 10\" Shellac 78 RPM Single
Year: Released December 1950
Tracks:* Side A: What A Wonderful Feeling (Matrix: D-717)
* Side B: My Heart Cries For You (Matrix: 🌟 RARITY & HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE: THE \"MISSPELLED\" LABEL ERROR
This highly collectible 1950 rhythm and blues/vocal harmony release holds a unique spot in R&B history due to a prominent printing error. The legendary group, led by David \"King\" Odom, was officially known and credited across all other Derby Records releases as the \"King Odom Four\".
For this specific catalog number (754) only, the plant misspelled the leader’s name on both sides of the label, stamping them permanently into history as the \"King Odum Four\". This immediate misprint makes this particular press a highly sought-after artifact for early doo-wop, vocal group harmony, and oddity record 🎚️ CONDITION: EX+ (Excellent Plus / New Old Stock)
This record is a remarkable survivor in stunning, archive-worthy, top-tier cosmetic condition:* Spindle Holes: NOS (New Old Stock) — ABSOLUTELY NO SPINDLE MARKS. The center hole is pristine, indicating this record has NEVER BEEN PLAYED.
* Vinyl / Shellac Condition: Graded at a strict EX+. It retains its full, radiant, factory-fresh lustrous shine. Shows only LIGHT SURFACE MARRING solely from decades of resting inside its original paper sleeve. There are absolutely no deep scratches, grooves, wear, or playback-impacting scuffs.
* Labels: Near perfect condition with bright, crisp white-and-black text. Check the detailed photos to see the clear stamped matrix numbers (D-717 and D-718) in the deadwax.## 📦 SHIPPING & HANDLING* FREE SHIPPING within the United States!
* Professional Packaging: Shipped safely in a brand-new, dedicated 78 RPM record mailer box with extra cardboard stiffeners to ensure it arrives at your doorstep entirely intact.offer with confidence to add this immaculate, unplayed, and top-grade piece of 1950s music history.Thank you,
Rob~
