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It takes about 30 seconds to lift the platter of my turntable and switch the belt from 33 to 45 and then put the platter back on, so I don't really listen to 7s anymore. Until, In a mad late night moment, I summoned the energy and switched the belt.
I'd totally forgotten the great pleasure of listening to a stack of 7s - that 2 1/2 minute length seems to make it a more active experience. There's no time to get distracted by phone staring or whatever.
Also, you’ve got to love the randomness of those Studio One represses. My copy of Boosty & Cool's ska tune, "Mr Policeman," has Junior Walker's Motown released "Home Cookin'" uncredited on the flip...