Willie Tee [1972] - The First Taste Of Hurt [Gatur 509/G-55]

There are 2 versions of this great crossover track released on 3 different 45s:

1/ Gatur 509 Green label organ version c/w Funky, Funky Twist
2/ Gatur 509 Blue label piano version c/w Funky, Funky Twist
3/ Gatur 557 Green label organ version (same as 1/ 509) c/w I'm having So Much Fun

The hardest version to find is the piano version on blue 509, followed by the 557 version with the different flip which is also in-demand.  The more 'common' issue is the green 509 which are currently selling at around £350+.

Just found this ... read what Raresoulman John Manship has to say about the track:

"THE VERSION TO OWN - Not only because it is significantly rarer than the green label release, more importantly a totally different version to the green label release even though the labelling carries the same release number 509 release number and oddly master number1005 also .

This release is even more unimaginably brilliant, thoughtfully considered, a softer take, with a different vocal, than the muscular Hammond organ propelled version on the later green label release; was preceded by mesmerising piano and horn alchemy, brought down into an awesome flood of beseeching Northern Soul, sublimely filled with warnings of impending "hurt".

Preeminent New Orleans Northern Soul with few comparisons; Willie knew he had written something very special, indeed lyrically remarkable, unadulterated Soul poetry drenched in the irony of karma. One of the greatest records ever to emerge out of The Crescent City, we think inexplicably revamped and re-promoted by Willie Tee. But he knew he had written a gem but he didn't feel it carried enough "funk" to capture the public's attention. So he abandoned his first draft and re-recorded it for release on the more familiar green Gatur label take. Leaving the original "session" adrift, to be discovered by dedicated European Soul Scholars and DJ's who still swoon in its soulful purity today.

For me no superlative is too strong, to clothe this record in, utterly brilliant, frustratingly rare and seldom if ever encountered in anything but poor condition."

Willie Tee [1972] - The First Taste Of Hurt [Gatur 509] Green

Willie Tee [1972] - The First Taste Of Hurt [Gatur 509] Blue

Willie Tee [1972] - The First Taste Of Hurt [Gatur G-557]

The flip sides:

Willie Tee [1972] - Funky, Funky Twist [Gatur 509]

This is the same on Green and Blue issues.

Willie Tee [1972] - I'm Having So Much Fun [Gatur G-557]

Joss Stone [2012] - First Taste Of Hurt [S-Curve]

Joss Stone recorded a version for her Soul Sessions Vol. 2 album in 2012 - it was included as a bonus track.

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