Funky 45's — New Arrivals 
Classic sounds on 45rpm 7 inch singles -- Northern soul, deep soul, funk, breaks, rare groove, sample tracks, modern soul, and jazz!
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Elvis Presley —
Shake Rattle & Roll/
RCA, 1956. Very Good+ ... $74.99
(78 RPM, Funky 45's) 78 RPM, Vinyl record
(The A side label has a small amount of ballpoint pen. Disc has a very tiny edge chip that is well out of the area of play.)
Otis Rush —
I Can't Quit You Baby/Cobra, 1956. Good ... $19.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
Mestizo Beat —
Featherbed Lane/
Colemine, 2018. New Copy ... $5.99
This is the first we've ever heard of Mestizo Beat – and we hope we'll be hearing a lot more in the future! "Featherbed Lane" has a lot harder edge than you'd expect from the title – early 70s Latin funk with a strong flute part upfront – almost like some of the funky ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Jungle Fire —
Comencemos (Let's Start)/Colemine, 2012. New Copy ... $5.99
A killer – and one of those tunes you'd swear you heard back in the day – but which is even greater given that it's a contemporary recording! There's a bursting power to "Comencemos" that almost feels like "Jungle Boogie"-era Kool & The Gang – a way of ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Parliaments —
Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (studio instrumental takes 3 & 8) ... 7-inch Tuff City, 1967. New Copy ... $7.99 8.99
George Clinton's legendary group takes on the music of The Beatles – but at an instrumental level that features lots of wicked guitar from Eddie Hazel on the first take! The song gets a nicely chunky, nicely funky groove – and there's definitely enough difference in the two takes to ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Pink Fink —
Roller Rock/Star Creature, 2018. New Copy ... $8.99
Neo classic vocoder funky club grooves! "Roller Rock" is the kind of cosmic jam we love – strongly influenced by early-to-mid 80s future funk/cosmic soul club jams, but it feels fresh too. "Body" is just as great, with some really great synth in the mix! Both sides are ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Sylvers —
I Know Myself/Mr Bongo, 1972. New Copy ... $8.99 9.98
Two great early tracks from The Sylvers – both nice and funky! "I Know Myself" has a great bassline and these echoey drums at the start – which create this cool contrast with the sweeter vocals of the group – as they trade lines in equally echoey brilliance! "Wish ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Sylvers —
Only One Can Win/Pride/Mr Bongo (UK), 1972. New Copy (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
Funky nuggets from one of the coolest kid groups of the 70s! "Only One Can Win" has this great jagged rhythm that's nicely complicated, but also straightforwardly groovy – perfect for the sweet vocals of the group! "Fools Paradise" has a very famous sample at the start ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Cymande —
Fug/Mr Bongo (UK), Early 70s. New Copy (pic cover, reissue)... $12.99 13.98
Stone genius from the legendary Cymande! "Fug" is a tune with this amazing bassline and riffing guitar – all deep and complicated at the start, then opening up even more as the tune moves on – with great percussion, and this stop/start approach to the groove that's really ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Cymande —
Bra/Mr Bongo (UK), Early 70s. New Copy (pic cover, reissue)... $12.99 13.98
Two funky killers on a reissue 45! Cymande's "Bra" is a dub-heavy classic – rolling along at a compelling midtempo groove, with scattershot bass and drums, and these cool flanged out rasta vocals that make the cut super-righteous! "The Message" is probably the group's ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Tammy Wynette —
White Christmas/Epic, 1973. Used (pic cover)... Just Sold Out!
Phil Orsi —
Friend I Never Knew/Sonic, Mid/Late 60s. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $149.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Red label pressing with vertical logo, in a rare pic sleeve!)
Styx —
Renegade/A&M, 1978. Very Good+ (pic cover)... $2.99
Quazar —
Funk N Roll (Dancin' In The "Funkshine") (mono, stereo) ... 7-inch Arista, 1978. Very Good+ (pic cover)... $6.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo. Sleeve has some wear.)
Jackie Mittoo —
Showcase EP ... 7-inch VP, Early 70s. New Copy (pic cover, reissue)... $13.99 15.98
Funky reggae with plenty of Hammond – the mighty Jackie Mittoo in our favorite sort of setting! The tracks here were all done in collaboration with Bunny Striker Lee – and have this stripped-down, no-nonsense approach – never too complicated in studio touches, which leaves lots ... (Reggae, Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Pee Pee Dynamite/Academy, 1970s. New Copy (pic cover, reissue)... $7.99
Whoa. . .a seasonal treasure from the 70s Ghanaian funky soul scene! This incredible 45 from Academy digs up an uber-rare Afro Soul Christmas 7-inch – featuring early productions by Kwadwo Donkoh and lead vocals by Pee Pee Dynamite on "Groovy Christmas & New Years" and BB ... (Holiday Music, Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Limited to 1000 copies.)
John Lee Hooker —
Stand By (parts 1 & 2) ... 7-inch Jewel, 1977. Used ... Just Sold Out!
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Randy Carlos —
Cave/Fiesta, 1959. Very Good+ ... $14.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Randy Carlos —
Whistling Mambo/Fiesta, 1958. Used ... Just Sold Out!
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Jose Curbelo —
La La La (A Le Le E)/Fiesta, Mid/Late 50s. Very Good+ ... $14.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Tito Rodriguez —
Latin Twist/United Artists, Early 60s. Very Good ... $29.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Label has a bit of marker.)
Al Johnson —
Not Too Late/Marina, 1978. Used ... Just Sold Out!
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Little Caesar & The Romans —
Those Oldies But Goodies (Remind Me Of You)/Del-Fi, 1961. Very Good+ ... $2.99
Monchito & His Mambo Royals —
Pao Pao/Fiesta, Early 60s. Very Good ... $19.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Edwin Starr —
War/Gordy, 1968. Very Good+ ... $2.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Joe Loco Quintet —
St Louis Blues Cha Cha Cha/Fantasy, 1959. Very Good+ ... $9.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Red vinyl pressing.)
El Chicano —
Don't Put Me Down (If I'm Brown)/Kapp, Early 70s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Bo Diddley —
Signifying Blues/Checker, 1960. Very Good+ ... $9.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Maroon label pressing with bold text.)
Spinners —
It's A Shame/VIP, 1969. Very Good+ ... $9.99
Wonderful! "It's A Shame" is one of the Spinners' best cuts! It's got a totally groovy hook, great strident arrangements, and a harmony soul feel that goes waaaay over the top! Tough to find on vinyl, too! 7-inch, Vinyl record
Chuck Jackson & Maxine Brown —
Ask Me/Wand, 1963. Very Good ... $2.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Labels have some marker and a sticker.)
Little Milton —
I Need Your Love So Bad/Golden Ear, 1980. Very Good+ ... $3.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Red Prysock —
Quick As A Flash/King, Early/Mid 60s. Near Mint- ... $19.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Blue label pressing in a King sleeve.)
Red Prysock —
Smokestack/King, 1955. Near Mint- ... $34.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Blue label pressing in a King sleeve.)
Delaney & Bonnie —
Move 'Em Out/Atco, 1972. Very Good+ ... $1.99
Lowell Fulson —
Lonesome Christmas (parts 1 & 2) ... 7-inch Jewel, 1970. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Lowell Fulson —
Check Yourself/Checker, 1955. Near Mint- ... $9.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Blue fade label Checker pressing.)
Louvin Brothers —
It's Christmas Time/Capitol, 1960. Used ... Just Sold Out!
(Holiday Music, Funky 45's) 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In an aged pink Capitol sleeve with catalog number written in pen.)
Patrick Hazell & The Mother Blues Band —
Easy Time Lovin/Blue Rhythm, 1978. Near Mint- ... $1.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Ribbons —
Ain't Gonna Kiss Ya/Marsh, 1962. Used ... Just Sold Out!
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Carla Thomas —
All I Want For Christmas Is You/Atlantic, 1963. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Stylistics —
I'm Stone In Love With You/Avco, 1972. Near Mint- ... $3.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In an Avco sleeve. Labels have some wear.)
Dells —
Make Sure (You Have Someone Who Loves You)/Cadet, Late 60s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Freddie Roach —
Party Time/Blue Note, Mid 60s. Very Good+ ... $19.99
Wicked licking soul jazz from Freddie Roach! "Party Time" is a fierce organ/tenor groover – done with the impeccable sound of Freddie's best work for Blue Note – a non-stop joyous tune! "Nada Bossa" has a nice skipping bossa-esque groove – with the organ kind ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Donny Hathaway —
This Christmas (mono) (double a-side single) ... 7-inch Atco, Early 70s. Very Good+ ... $9.99
A fantastic single from Donny Hathaway! This one wasn't included on any of his studio albums, but it's a great one – and it's the kind of Christmas tune that we can really sink our teeth into! Great sound, great hook, and super vocals from Donny that infuse the track with a good dose of ... (Holiday Music, Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo.)
Eric Burdon & War —
Spill The Wine/MGM, Early 70s. Near Mint- ... $8.99
Two excellent funky cuts from Eric Burdon and War! You probably know "Spill The Wine" – the Latin-tinged tune that made all them a lot of money, and which still sounds surprisingly great today – but "Magic Mountain" is also another winner, with a heavy funky beat at ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Eagles —
Take It Easy/Asylum, 1972. Near Mint- ... $4.99
(Rock, Funky 45's) 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In an Asylum sleeve, with titles written in pen. Label has a drillhole.)
Eagles —
Life In The Fast Lane (mono, stereo) ... 7-inch Asylum, 1976. Near Mint- ... $3.99
Free Life —
Stomp & Shout (mono, stereo) ... 7-inch Epic, 1978. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in an Epic sleeve.)
Velours —
Little Sweetheart/Studio, 1959. Near Mint- ... $19.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo. Label has some marker and ink stamp.)
Great Love Trip —
Noah/Uni, 1969. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Phil Manzanera/Polydor, 1977. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Michael Jackson —
You Can't Win (part 1) (mono, stereo) ... 7-inch Epic, 1978. Near Mint- ... $2.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in an Epic sleeve.)
Bobby Bland —
Chains Of Love/Duke, 1969. Near Mint- ... $5.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Vinyl has a few light sleeve marks.)
Big Walter —
What Fool Is That Knocking/Saba, 1985. Near Mint- ... $7.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Contours —
It's So Hard Being A Loser/Gordy, 1967. Near Mint- ... $14.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Label has a drillhole.)
Prince —
U Got The Look/Paisley Park, 1987. Very Good+ ... $2.99
A double-header of cuts from the Sign O The Times album! 7-inch, Vinyl record
Eddie Palmieri —
Revolt/Tico, Early 70s. Near Mint- ... $19.99
Two great ones from Eddie – with some really dark piano! "Revolt – La Libertad" is a long complicated jazzy number – with blue horns over the top, and Eddie rolling out in these long flowing lines. "Viejo" is more of a straight Latin midtempo groover – ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
Fatback —
Freak The Freak The Funk (Rock) (stereo, disco version stereo) ... 7-inch Spring, 1978. Used ... Just Sold Out!
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a Spring sleeve.)
Glora Gaynor —
I Will Survive (double a-side single) ... 7-inch Polydor, 1978. Very Good+ ... $7.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a Polydor sleeve. Label has some marker.)
Aquarian Dream —
Play It For Me (One More Time)/Elektra, 1978. Used ... Just Sold Out!
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in an Elektra sleeve.)
Ikebe Shakedown —
Assassin/Colemine, 2018. New Copy ... $5.99 7.98
Heady Afro Funk from Ikebe Shakedown – a tight little tune that sums up everything the group does so well – with sharp riffing guitar in the rhythms, lots of lively percussion, and horn parts that really flesh out the mood! "View From Above" is deeper funk overall – ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Sure Fire Soul Ensemble —
Aragon/Colemine, 2018. New Copy ... $5.99 8.99
This one leaps into the groove right from the start – with this dipping bassline that can't help but set fire to the rest of the instruments – as the whole thing moves fast and really takes off in a flurry of bass, drums, and horns – almost with the energy of a vintage JBs cut! ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Black vinyl pressing.)
Black Pumas —
Black Moon Rising/Karma Chief/Colemine, 2018. New Copy (pic cover)... $8.99 10.98
"Black Moon Rising" is a tune that seems to really live up to its title – with these slow funky drums that break on the intro – then roll into these bad-stepping keyboard lines that support the lead vocals and really let them flow! There's a similar sort of energy on "Fir ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Limited edition – on colored vinyl!)
Ben Pirani —
Light Of My Life/Colemine, 2016. New Copy (reissue)... $5.99
The first single from neo-classic soul singer Ben Pirani! "Light Of My Life" does a pretty great job of melding old school styles, from organ and hand percussion, to richer, fuller sounds with horns and harmonies – but it's Ben's voice that gives it all the more credibility. "Dr ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Flying Stars Of Brooklyn NY —
My God Has A Telephone/Colemine, 2017. New Copy ... $5.99 7.98
The debut single from a new project led by Aaron Frazier of Durand Jones & The Indications – but a record that feels like it could have been lifted from an underground gospel catalog of the 70s! "My God Has A Telephone" has this great gentle funky groove – slow-stepping, ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Leroi Conroy —
Tiger Trot/Colemine, 2017. New Copy ... $5.99
That tiger's trotting at a mighty cool pace – a slow-funk groove that almost seems to have a touch of Ethio-exoticism in the horns – while the drums and guitar stay in more familiar funky territory overall! The guitar is even wilder on the flipside – as "Enter" has kind ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Orgone —
Don't Stop/Colemine, 2014. New Copy ... $5.99
A killer jam from Orgone – like a lost funky gem from the immediate post disco/nascent boogie funk years! Don't worry, "Don't' Stop" is not a indie funk version of the Fleetwood Mac tune, but a tight little tune with a killer bassline, tight drums, and some great soul vocals ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Chic —
Good Times/Atlantic, 1979. Used ... Just Sold Out!
One of the blueprints of hip hop! At the time, Chic's "Good Times" just seemed like a wickedly funky pop tune – but who knew that that bass and guitar groove would inspire a whole generation of hip hoppers, bouncing along in a groove that was at once at home on the roller rink or ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In an Atlantic sleeve.)
Brides Of Funkenstein —
Amorous/Atlantic, 1978. Near Mint- ... $7.99
2 tracks lifted from the girls' Funk Or Walk LP – both served up in a tight funky mode, lots of bass underneath, and a grooving approach on both numbers. There's some cool spooky touches on "War Ship" at the beginning! 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In an Atlantic sleeve.)
Roy Ayers & Wayne Henderson —
Ooh Baby (double a-side single) ... 7-inch Polydor, 1978. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a Polydor sleeve.)
Gil Scott-Heron —
Show Bizness (mono, promo) ... 7-inch Arista, 1979. Used ... Just Sold Out!
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in an Arista sleeve.)
Chicago Piano C Red —
Living In The Shack/Dawn's, 1974. Near Mint- ... $6.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Jimmy Mayes & Mill St Dept —
Social Security/Gerim, 1980. Near Mint- ... $9.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Ray Sharpe —
Linda Lu/LHI, 1959. Near Mint- ... $19.99
Shadows —
Apache/ABC/Paramount, 1960. Near Mint- ... $39.99
Lavern Baker —
Wheel Of Fortune/Atlantic, 1980. Very Good+ ... $7.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Label has some pencil.)
Little Milton —
Driftin' Drifter/Checker, Mid 60s. Very Good+ ... $7.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Heaven & Earth —
No Limit/Mercury, 1978. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a Mercury sleeve.)
Wilton Place Street Band —
Disco Lucy (I Love Lucy Theme)/Island, 1976. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A surprisingly wonderful single from the heyday of the mid 70s New York scene – a disco remake of the "I Love Lucy" theme song, done in a skipping, soaring groove that's really nice! The tune was actually a big one for Latin bandleaders of the 50s – and there's a bit of a ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Mob —
Give It To Me/Colossus, 1970. Used (pic cover)... Just Sold Out!
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
War —
Why Can't We Be Friends?/United Artists, 1975. Very Good+ (pic cover)... $4.99
The mellow slightly reggae-tinged title cut to one of War's biggest LPs, a huge AM radio hit back in the day. 7-inch, Vinyl record
Joe Cuba —
Sock It To Me/Tico, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... $24.99
Killer Latin soul! "Sock It To Me" has it all – tight Latin piano grooves, great English lyrics, a hook that won't quit, and loud crazy vibes all over the place! The flip's great too, and both cuts are boogaloo ones. 7-inch, Vinyl record
James Brown —
Stoned To The Bone (part 1)/Polydor, 1973. Used ... Just Sold Out!
One of James' best, and a killer funky track with a great riff by the JBs! Both parts are excellent, and the track never stops grooving! The 45 mix is different than the LP, too! 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Polydor sleeve.)
James Brown —
Papa Don't Take No Mess (pts 1 & 2) ... 7-inch Polydor, 1975. Used ... Just Sold Out!
One of James Brown's all-time greats from the early 70s – an extended funky romp that's as great as anything on The Payback or Doing It To Death – and played in a similar stretched-out jamming style! The cut's long, lean, and very mean – with a vamping funky groove that's outta ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Mob —
One Way Ticket To Nowhere/MGM, 1972. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In an MGM sleeve.)
Mob —
Tear The House Down/MGM, 1972. Very Good+ ... $3.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In an MGM sleeve.)
Mob —
Rock & Roller (mono, stereo) ... 7-inch Private Stock, 1975. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a Private Stock sleeve.)
Mob —
Fat Lucy (mono, stereo) ... 7-inch MGM, 1973. Near Mint- ... $9.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in an MGM sleeve.)
Dos Santos Anti-Beat Orquesta —
Cafeteando/Electric Cowbell, 2017. New Copy ... $5.99
A sweetly-burning organ line kicks this one off – folding back again and again on itself, in some minimalist wave – while the group's very lively Latin percussion builds and builds, as a trombone comes in for a great lead line – and chorus vocals make the whole thing really soar! ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Scone Cash Players —
Scone Cold Christmas – My First Divorced Christmas (Santa Got A Divorce)/Mango Hill, 2018. New Copy (pic cover)... $8.99 9.98
A single that definitely falls on the bluer side of the Christmas season – as you might guess from the title! "My First Divorced Christmas" features members of The Dap-Kings & Menahan Street Band – but the tune's a very mellow, very blue song that has a lead female vocal ... (Holiday Music, Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(On marbled colored vinyl!)
79.5 —
Terrorize My Heart (disco dub, Tall Black Guy bounce rmx) ... 7-inch Big Crown, 2018. New Copy ... $8.99 9.98
A great disco mix of "Terrorize My Heart" – one that brings a harder edge alongside the vocals of 79.5, thanks to beats that bump strongly alongside a keyboard glow and a bit of flute! Things get funkier on the "bounce mix" from Tall Black Guy – who slows down the ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
79.5 —
Boy Don't Be Afraid/Big Crown, 2018. New Copy ... $8.99 9.98
79.5 have a warm glow right from the start – this shimmering vocal that really makes "Boy Don't Be Afraid" sound like a modern take on sweet soul modes from the 70s – but all set to some nicely funky drums! "I Stay You Stay" is a bit more laidback on the drums, but ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Loose Joints —
Is It All Over My Face? (female voc, male voc) ... 7-inch West End/Get On Down, 1980. New Copy (reissue)... $9.99 10.98
One of the strangest club tracks from the West End years – but a great one! The cut's an obvious reference to some of the more sensual practices of the club scene, and it's got a nice dark sound to it that's a good example of the way that late disco, early house, and post-punk sounds were ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Aly-Us —
Follow Me (voc, dub) ... 7-inch Strictly Rhythm/Get On Down, 1992. New Copy ... $9.99 10.98
A nice smooth house track from Strictly Rhythm's salad days, with a nicely bouncing bassline – and one that was HUGE here in Chicago! There's this really moody keyboard line at the start – before the beats pump up and the vocals really get fantastic! 7-inch, Vinyl record
Hardrive —
Deep Inside (original, the dub) ... 7-inch Strictly Rhythm/Get On Down, 1993. New Copy ... $9.99 10.98
A mighty nice track from Louie Vega – one that begins with this snapping, crackling beats, intercut with a wicked moody bassline – as soulful vocals kind of explode over the top! 7-inch, Vinyl record
Adonis —
No Way Back (voc, inst) ... 7-inch Trax/Get On Down, 1986. New Copy (reissue)... $9.99 10.98
An undeniable acid house classic with enough bouncing 909 bassline and 808 handclaps to keep you moving all night long! One of the essential mid 80s Trax releases. 7-inch, Vinyl record
Marshall Jefferson —
House Music Anthem – Move Your Body/Trax/Get On Down, 1986. New Copy (reissue)... $9.99 10.98
A soulful classic from Chicago! "Move Your Body" is a wonderful house tune – one with a warmer groove than usual, and vocals that really drive the track in a great way alongside the relentless and infectious piano line. Mixed by Chicago legend Ron Hardy, this track needs no ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
9th Creation —
Mellow Music/Past Due, Late 70s. New Copy (reissue)... $9.99
Most folks know 9th Creation as a heavy funk band, but they're also pretty darn great on mellower moments too – working in all the complexity of their funky arrangements, but with a laidback vibe that's maybe even more impressive! "Mellow Music" definitely has that right sort of ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Michael Jackson —
Beat It/Epic, 1982. Used ... Just Sold Out!
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
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