THE BELMONTS Tell Me Why 45 Rare 1st Press Surprise WL Promo Doo Wop Nice One

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Original, very early 1960s Belmonts 45 of "Tell Me Why" and "Smoke From Your Cigarette." This is on the Surprise label #1000 and it is also a white label promo!! This is the much scarcer, true first pressing of this record which is much more commonly found on the Sabrina label. The vinyl is in very clean VG+ condition with full gloss and it plays great!! Labels are very bright also. The a-side label has a couple of large promo 'X' marks written in pen (see photo); the b-side label is perfect. 
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I personally write all of my own descriptions, take all of my own photos, and package all items for mailing myself.  I do not use text, photos or information from “other” sources and would certainly never do so without referencing them. Items pictured in any of my listings are always the actual items that buyers will receive from me. 

I am always happy to offer combined shipping for ALL BUYERS for up to one week (seven days) from the closing date of the initial purchase.  This is a courtesy that I offer to all buyers regardless of location.  Please do not expect me to hold items for 2 or 3 weeks (or even more) while additional bids are placed. Please try to be considerate of this request when bidding on multiple items on different dates. Payment is always expected WITHIN ONE WEEK FROM THE CLOSING DATE OF THE BUYER'S INITIAL PURCHASE.  Combined shipping rates are listed below.

Sound samples, when included, are taken from the actual record being sold and are not doctored or edited in any way whatsoever.

INTERNATIONAL (all non-U.S.) BUYERS:   Payment must be by PAYPAL ONLY....I will not accept any other form of payment from buyers located outside the United States.  First Class or Flat Rate Priority mail are the cheapest methods of international shipping that I offer for sales totaling less than $100.00; but please be aware there is NO WAY to track these packages once they leave my hands.  If you want tracking information, you need to upgrade to Regular Priority Mail or Registered Mail.  Purchases totaling $100.00 or more must be sent with either a registered or regular Priority Mail tracking number.  This is the best way to ensure your item(s) gets to you safely and is in compliance with Ebay/Paypal's seller protection policies.  The registered fee is listed separately, as "Expedited Shipping," under the shipping prices ($19.00 flat fee for up to five 45 records in a single mailer).  

Combined shipping for U.S. BUYERS:  I can ship up to five 45 records for a flat $3.50 First Class Mail fee (includes Delivery Confirmation). I can ship between six and twenty-four 45 records for a $4.00 flat fee, but by Media Mail (allow 10 to 14 business days for delivery).

Combined shipping for CANADIAN BUYERS:  I can ship up to five 45 records for a flat $3.50 First Class Mail fee. I can ship between six and sixteen 45 records by Priority Mail Flat Rate Envelope for a fee of $14.00 (this service does not include a valid tracking number).  Purchases totaling $100.00 or more must include a registered tracking number.

Combined shipping for all other INTERNATIONAL BUYERS:  First 45 record is $7.00 First Class Mail. Add $1.00 per additional 45 record up to five sent by First Class Mail. I can ship between six and sixteen 45 records by Priority Mail Flat Rate Envelope for a fee of $17.00 (this service does not include a valid tracking number).  Purchases totaling $100.00 or more must include a registered tracking number.

All of my individual 45s are shipped in professionally-designed, cardboard mailers with extra cardboard padding.

Buyer satisfaction and returns:  I offer what I believe is a very reasonable return policy for all individual items (and smaller lots) that I sell. The item must be returned to me exactly as it was packaged and mailed to the buyer.  I will refund the original sale price and shipping fee only; return shipping is the buyer’s responsibility.  I do not give ‘partial’ refunds either (i.e. the buyer keeps the item for a lesser price).  This policy applies to U.S. and non-U.S. buyers alike and regardless of the final sale price of the item.  That being said, please ask any and all questions you may have before bidding.  

PLEASE NOTE that any bright spots, glare, or blurriness in the photo(s) below (especially around the edges) are from my camera flash and not the actual item(s). 

Items are normally shipped within 1 to 2 business days from receipt of payment.