Fantastic Four - Ric Tic 121 Availability

[woodward]

I have a question on Ric Tic 121, Can't Stop Looking for My Baby b/w Just The Lonely by the Fantastic Four. I have in my collection all of the Fantastic Four singles on the Ric Tic and Soul labels except RT 121. I have been trying for a long period of time to locate one at a fair price. People's Records in Detroit seems to put a used copy on every 2 or 3 months but the prices go out of sight. The one that just sold was not in perfect condition, had been cleaned, and sold for $76.03. That is way too much.

Can anyone explain to me why this one particular single by the FF is so scarce and worthy of a high price as they appear to be getting. It totally baffles me. Is it really that scarce?

Any comments appreciated. Thank you.

[theboyfromxtown]

It was pretty rare even in the 70's....

[snakepit]

It was a popular Northern Soul play in the hey day. No doubt any spare copies were snapped up by collectors and dealers.

[theboyfromxtown]

And those copies are staying where they are! lol

[mowest]

Thanks, woodward, for mentioning Ric Tic 121. I had never heard either side so I took a listen and enjoyed both sides, especially "Can't Stop Looking For My Baby." To these ears, it sounds as if it was recorded right down in Motown's "snake pit." Great tune.

[snakepit]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9EuYI5M4SQ



sounds good....must play on my show soon

[phil]

These two tracks are on their great LP on Soul : http://www.discogs.com/Fantastic-Four-The-Best-Of-The-Fantastic-Four/master/525396

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