SAM COOKE Cousin Of Mine Vinyl Record 7 Inch RCA Victor 1964 Demo Single RCA 1420 Promo Pressing 45

Sam Cooke - Cousin Of Mine
(Scarce Original UK 'A' Label Demo Pressing with Green/Silver RCA Victor Label. Housed in Red/White RCA Company Sleeve. 1K/1K Matrix)

Format: Vinyl Record - 7 Inch Single (45 rpm)
Country: UK
Years: 1964
Label: RCA Victor
Catalogue No. RCA 1420

Matrix / Runout (Side A, runout, stamped): RK3M-0964-1K 1 G
Matrix / Runout (Side B, runout, stamped): RM3M-1289-1K 1 G

Condition: VG+/VG+ (Sleeve has a little age related wear. The vinyl is clean condition with a few minor surface marks)

Side A: Cousin Of Mine
Side B: That's Where It's At

This is your chance to acquire a genuine 1964 UK promotional first pressing of the seven-inch single Cousin Of Mine by the legendary soul pioneer Sam Cooke. Released on the iconic green and silver RCA Victor label, this specific disc is a highly prized 'A' label factory demo copy, distributed exclusively to radio stations and music industry professionals before the official retail launch. This particular copy now features an open, large-centre design where the original four-pronged push-out hub was removed during its early life, making it ready for a standard adapter or a commercial jukebox spindle. A glance at the dead wax reveals the definitive stamped earliest 1K/1K matrix configurations, proving its status as a premier strike from the initial British production run.

The music preserved on this mono single showcases Cooke's effortless, smooth vocal delivery during his final year of recording. The top side features the charming, rhythmic storytelling of "Cousin Of Mine", an upbeat track that perfectly bridges early sixties pop and classic soul. On the flip side, listeners are treated to the deeply emotional masterpiece "That's Where It's At", a profound gospel-tinged performance that highlights his unmatched songwriting genius. Hearing these recordings via a vintage, uncompressed UK promo pressing provides a level of punch, warmth, and presence that modern versions simply cannot replicate.

Both components of this vintage vinyl package are carefully graded at a very pleasing VG+/VG+ condition tier. The classic red and white RCA company paper sleeve remains entirely intact, showing only a small amount of minor, age-related handling wear from over the decades. The vinyl itself is beautifully clean, retaining a bright surface gloss accompanied by just a few minor, superficial surface marks that do not affect the superb audio quality. For serious soul collectors searching for investment-grade sixties promotional history, this green label demo is a magnificent find.