ROBIN LUKE – 1st PRESS 45 + PIC SLEEVE – SIGNED – SUSIE DARLIN’ – RARE
$
360
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ROBIN LUKE – “SUSIE DARLIN’” / “LIVING’S LOVING YOU” Original 1958 1st‑Press 45 on International Records (Blue Label) Catalog #45‑206 – HAND‑SIGNED by Robin Luke
PICTURE SLEEVE (Matte Finish Paper Sleeve – EX) • No split seams • Sharp corners • Front opening cut slightly lower than back (factory) • One tiny wrinkle at upper left • No stickers, no writing • No age toning – sleeve is bright and clean • Only light handling wear at the very top • Artwork: “Robin Luke” upper left, Robin seated on barstool with guitar, center B&W headshot, gray “Susie Darlin’” banner, “Living’s Loving You” below, red star bottom right, International Records branding on both sides
VINYL (VG Visual / VG Playback) • Clean overall • Not a high‑gloss shine but well‑kept • Normal spindle wear, no damage • Susie Darlin’ side: – Clean label with small number sticker (likely jukebox inventory) – Hairline at 11 o’clock – Hairline at 8 o’clock – Tiny scuff patch at 9 o’clock – Patch of hairlines at 11 o’clock – All only visible under strong light / magnifying glass • Living’s Loving You side: – Clean label with Robin Luke autograph in blue ballpoint – Patch of hairlines at 9 and 12 o’clock – One hairline at 6 o’clock – Tiny hairlines in outer wax – Only visible under strong light / magnifying glass
PLAYBACK (VG) • “Susie Darlin’” – light static • “Living’s Loving You” – more static and popping • Audio strong on both sides • No skips
AUTOGRAPH (EX) Full “Robin Luke” signature in cursive blue ink on the “Living’s Loving You” label. Clean, bold, vintage ballpoint. Very uncommon on original International/Dot 45s.
NOTES A comparable unsigned copy sold for $350 in 2026. This copy is SIGNED and includes a clean EX sleeve, making it significantly rarer.
Ships safely in reinforced 45 mailer with inner sleeve protection.
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