SOPHISTICATES - I REALLY HOPE YOU DO / I REALLY HOPE YOU DO (EXTENDED 2024 UNISSUED MIX)

This one’s been a few years in the making. We first muted the idea of re- issuing this sublime crossover bullet of a track way back in the spring of 2020.
Fast forward to late 2024 upon Ethna’s persuasion I tried once again with success as the songwriters kindly hooked me up with producer Rod Gaines who granted permission for the limited edition release.
The Sophisticates – I Really Hope You Do was originally recorded in 1967 on Underground Sounds in Los Angeles ,California.
It’s rarity has sadly contributed to its lack of awareness as it has remained under the radar. This limited edition vinyl reissue will assist in raising its awareness and popularity.
Never bootlegged or counterfeited since its 1967 release the track has all the ingredients to rise in status that the wonderful soulful delivery so richly deserves.
The Sophisticates female singing group out of Los Angeles were : Doris Dixon, Carol Mayfield, Sandra Thorpe and Marilyn Hill respectively.

CratesOfSoul are pleased to present release CS 007 The Sophisticates in a limited 300 unit press complete with certificate of authenticity and a previously unissued extended mix from 2024 as an added bonus.

I Really Hope You Do

Audio Recorded via an iT TUSB05 USB Turntable direct to Audacity with no additional processing and exported as .320 MP3