Don Ray Born A Loser RCA Victor Rare Promo Northern Soul R&B
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Don Ray’s "Born A Loser" is a highly coveted 1968 Northern Soul 7-inch single released on RCA Victor (catalog #47-9438). 

The rare promo/demo copy features "Born A Loser" on the A-side and "Livin' On A Prayer, A Hope And A Hand-Me-Down" on the flip side.

Record DetailsArtist: Don Ray 
A-Side: "Born A Loser"B-Side: "Livin' On A Prayer, A Hope And A Hand-Me-Down" Label: RCA Victor (Promo/Demo pressing)
Format: 7" Vinyl, 
45 RPM
Release Year: 1968
Genre: Northern Soul / Funk
Credits: Produced by Rick Jarrard; arranged and conducted by George Tipton.
Don Ray (5) – Livin' On A Prayer, A Hope And A Hand-Me-Down / Born A Loser Don Ray (5) - Livin' On A Prayer, A Hope And A Hand-Me-Down / Born A Loser album cover More images
Label: RCA Victor – 47-9438 Format: Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Indianapolis pressing Country: US Released: 1968 Genre: Funk / Soul Style: Soul A Livin' On A Prayer, A Hope And A Hand-Me-Down Written-By – Hurley*, Wilkins* 2:17 B Born A Loser Written-By – Ray* 1:46 Record Company – Radio Corporation Of America Pressed By – RCA Records Pressing Plant, Indianapolis Published By – Tree Publishing Co., Inc. Conductor, Arranged By – George Tipton (tracks: A) Producer – Rick Jarrard (tracks: A) Vocals – Don Ray (5)


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