• First Approach Band – Never Knew
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    • 1. Never Knew
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    1980 modern soul/disco heater from Connecticut — finally reissued! This mega-rarity fetches a few bob on the ‘ogs and now comes as a limited, hand-numbered edition with a nice looking j-card. Backed with a deep, breezy, psychedelic ballad vibe on the flipside. Top reissue!

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