Marc Bolan / Steve Peregrin Took (Unknown Date, 1967) – "Hippy Gumbo" b/w "Desdemona" Single UK: Double-Sided SPOT Acetate
This single by John's Children appeared in the United Kingdom during July 1967 on the Track Record label under catalogue number 604005. One source lists the release date as the fourteenth of that month while another places it on the twenty-first. The disc was issued in a hurry following the withdrawal of an earlier Marc Bolan-composed track titled Midsummer Nights Scene.
This double-sided SPOT acetate couples the recordings "Hippy" and "Desdemona". Although the exact date of manufacture remains unknown, the acetate is believed to originate from 1967. Produced by Simon Napier-Bell and recorded at Spot Studios in South Molton Street, London, the recording features Marc Bolan alongside Steve Peregrin Took.
The acetate is a particularly scarce item from the period. According to the supplied source information, a surviving copy was sold at auction on July 31, 2023, achieving a sale price of $2,337.00 (£1,833.77).
RECORDING
Produced by Simon Napier-Bell.
Recorded at Spot Studios, South Molton Street, London.
Performed by Marc Bolan with Steve Peregrin Took.
STYLE & THEMES
TRACK-BY-TRACK NOTES
• Hippy — Featured as the A-side of this rare SPOT acetate. The recording was produced by Simon Napier-Bell and recorded at Spot Studios with Marc Bolan and Steve Peregrin Took.
• Desdemona — Appearing on the reverse side of the acetate. Included as the B-side companion recording on this double-sided disc.
RELEASE HISTORY
This double-sided SPOT acetate is believed to date from 1967, although no exact recording or issue date has been substantiated from the supplied information. The disc features "Hippy" on Side 1 and "Desdemona" on Side 2. Produced by Simon Napier-Bell and recorded at Spot Studios in South Molton Street, London, the acetate captures Marc Bolan working with Steve Peregrin Took.
The rarity of the recording is reflected by a documented auction sale on July 31, 2023, where a copy reportedly realised $2,337.00 (£1,833.77).
PERSONNEL
Marc Bolan — Vocals, Guitar
Steve Peregrin Took — Performer
PRODUCTION
Produced by Simon Napier-Bell
Label: SPOT
NOTES
Exact date unknown.
Recorded at Spot Studios, South Molton Street, London.
Produced by Simon Napier-Bell.
Performed by Marc Bolan with Steve Peregrin Took.
The supplied source states that the acetate sold at auction on July 31, 2023, for $2,337.00 (£1,833.77).
RELEASE VARIANTS TABLE
Artist | Title | Label | Country | Catalogue | Date | Format |
Marc Bolan / Steve Peregrin Took | Hippy / Desdemona | SPOT | UK | Unknown Date, 1967 | Double-Sided Acetate |
TRACKLIST TABLE (ALL FORMATS)
Format | Catalogue | Tracklisting |
Double-Sided Acetate | Side 1. Hippy Side 2. Desdemona |
SOURCES Discogs, 45 World, Wikipedia, BBC Official Charts, RockfilesUK.
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