1960s Goldwax Records Garage Soul 45 RPM Vinyl: The Yo Yo's – Gotta Find A New Love / I've Got Something In My Eye
LANGUAGE UNLOCK
Glossary Roundup
Original Presentation Script
Today, we delve into a slice of American music history — a 1960s Goldwax Records garage soul 45 RPM vinyl, featuring The Yo Yo's with tracks 'Gotta Find A New Love' and 'I've Got Something In My Eye'. Flipping through the decades, we uncover its deep cultural beats and collector appeal. Crafted between circa 1966 to 1968, this single hails from Goldwax Records, a Memphis-based label that left an indelible mark on the soul and R&B scenes. It captures the raw, vibrant energy of American garage soul, a fusion of regional soul rhythms with gritty garage rock undertones, making it a treasure for any enthusiast. Made of enduring vinyl and adorned with a printed paper label, this piece showcases the tactile nature of music from its era. While its production bears the hallmark of its time, the moderate label wear and signs of extensive jukebox or DJ use tell stories of many hands it passed through. This patina, although a mark of authenticity, slightly lowers its value yet simultaneously affirms its sincerity as an original. Rated 85% for authenticity, this piece embodied key features of genuine Goldwax promotional copies — confident, despite minor condition imperfections. Based on its allure and condition, it vends in the market at an estimated $75 to $120. Beyond its physical attributes, it resonates with the heart of 1960s soul, authentic to its roots and captivating in its cultural resonance. Thank you for immersing in this auditory journey — where every spin is a nod to history, and every groove a testament to the enduring rhythm of soul.
Used for this report's TTS and avatar presentation.
Item Report
1960s Goldwax Records Garage Soul 45 RPM Vinyl: The Yo Yo's – Gotta Find A New Love / I've Got Something In My Eye
By:The Yo Yo's (artist), Goldwax Records (label)
Style:1960s American Garage Soul / R&B
Origin:United States
Materials:Vinyl (record), printed paper (label)
Age:Circa 1966-1968
Condition:Good (moderate label wear, some scuffing – not professionally graded, appears to play but has visible handling)
Value:$75–$120 (depending on condition, rarity, and collector demand in the garage/soul market)
Maker's Marks / Writing:Goldwax Records (label), release number '310', 'PROMOTIONAL COPY', track titles: 'Gotta Find A New Love' (A. Williams), 'I've Got Something In My Eye' (Davis Gates). Distributed by Bell Records Inc., N.Y.C.; side notes: PLUG SIDE.
Date:2025-07-12 01:28:02.968706
Description:
This is an original 7-inch 45 RPM vinyl single released by Goldwax Records featuring The Yo Yo's, including the tracks 'Gotta Find A New Love' (A. Williams) and 'I've Got Something In My Eye' (Davis Gates). Both sides are marked as promotional copies. Goldwax Records was a Memphis-based soul and R&B label active during the 1960s, known for its rare and collectible releases. This single exemplifies 1960s American garage soul, combining regional soul with garage rock elements, prized on collector markets. The label exhibits moderate surface wear, sometimes called 'label burn,' typical from jukeboxes or heavy DJ use. Sleeve is generic, not original.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
A word about fakes... True original Goldwax 45s are highly collectible in the Northern Soul and Garage collector scenes, but rare titles are sometimes counterfeited or reissued. This piece appears original given visible age, label wear, and typical print details for Goldwax promotional singles. Visible wear lowers value somewhat but confirms age and authenticity. It is likely authentic but not in top collector shape. Prominent example of regional US garage soul, desirable for DJ and collector enthusiasts.
Individual Images:
Detail images focus on both sides of the label
showing significant wear and 'label burn
' especially above and around the spindle hole
indicative of heavy use in jukeboxes or by DJs. All original label text remains mostly legible
though portions are faded. There is no evidence of severe cracks or chips to the vinyl itself. No sleeve art present – generic white sleeve only.
Provenance:
No documentary provenance visible, but handwritten note on sleeve reads: '$100 GARAGE PUNKER! COMPED ON TEENAGE SHUTDOWN!'
Condition:
Good (moderate label wear, some scuffing – not professionally graded, appears to play but has visible handling)
Identification Score: 97%
Identification is highly confident due to clear labeling: 'Goldwax Records,' release number '310', and both track titles/artists matching known 1960s singles. Distinctive yellow label and font are characteristic of period Goldwax promos. Label and track details precisely match discographical records.
Authenticity Score: 85%
The authenticity score is high due to visible period-appropriate wear, correct typeface, label arrangement, and print cues consistent with 1960s Goldwax promo 45s. No red flags of modern reissue or reproduction noted, although the fair but worn condition is consistent with authentic, well-circulated records. Fakes usually look newer or have slight label errors.
Image Memory Note
7-inch 45 RPM vinyl record with a yellow-and-white Goldwax Records label, catalog number 310. A-side: 'Gotta Find A New Love' by The Yo Yo's, composer A. Williams; B-side: 'I've Got Something In My Eye' by The Yo Yo's, composer Davis Gates. Both sides clearly state 'PROMOTIONAL COPY' and 'PLUG SIDE.' Label shows typical 1960s Goldwax design with stylized font, moderate to heavy surface label damage, some blotches of missing color, especially around the spindle hole area. No obvious cracks or chips in vinyl. No custom sleeve; comes in plain white paper sleeve. No barcodes or modern print cues. Handwritten note on sleeve in black ink reads: '$100 GARAGE PUNKER! COMPED ON TEENAGE SHUTDOWN!' (indicating it's recognized among collectors, possibly referring to inclusion in a compilation series). No additional identifying marks.
Keywords
Goldwax Records, The Yo Yo's, garage soul, 45 RPM, vinyl record, 1960s, American music, R&B, collectible vinyl, United States
The report was edited after initial Artmink draft. Original AI draft preserved in Artmink audit history.
Share: