• The Techniques – Love Is Not A Gamble
    • Dennis Alcapone – Love Is Not A Gamble
    • 1. The Techniques – Love Is Not A Gamble
    • 2. Dennis Alcapone – Love Is Not A Gamble

    1967 rocksteady vocal classic from The Techniques with Dennis Alcapone's killer DJ cut on the flip. Part 3 of the Duke Reid reissue series, very clean press and come with company sleeve.

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