The Move (July 18, 1969) "Curly" / "This Time Tomorrow" Single 7" (Regal Zonophone RZ 3021)

THE RELEASE

The Move’s single “Curly”, a lighter, recorder-led acoustic pop track written by Roy Wood, backed with the melodic psychedelic pop song “This Time Tomorrow” written by David Morgan. This was the final single to feature Carl Wayne on lead vocals and the first to include Rick Price on bass.

Release Date: July 18, 1969

Label: Regal Zonophone

Format: 7" Vinyl Single

Country: United Kingdom

Catalogue Number: RZ 3021

WHAT THE LABEL SHOWS

• Red Regal Zonophone label with catalogue number RZ 3021

• Side A: “Curly” (Roy Wood) – Produced by Mike Hurst for Straight Ahead Productions

• Side B: “This Time Tomorrow” (David Morgan) – Produced by Mike Hurst for Straight Ahead Productions

CONTEXT AND NOTES

VARIANTS & PACKAGING

Released on July 18, 1969, “Curly” marked a transitional moment for The Move as Roy Wood’s creative influence grew. The lighter, acoustic-driven sound showed the band moving away from their heavier early style toward a more experimental direction. The single reached No. 12 on the UK chart. Packaging:  Standard Regal Zonophone company sleeve (typical for the era) UK Variants:  • 7", 45 RPM, Push-Out Centre – Regal Zonophone RZ 3021 (1969) • 7", 45 RPM, Solid Centre – Regal Zonophone RZ 3021 (1969) INTERNATIONAL VARIANTS:  Italy - IL - 1968

Argentina - Parlophone - 1969 Australia - Festival - 1969 France - Stateside - 1969 Germany - Polydor - 1969 India - Stateside - 1969 Ireland - Regal Zonophone - 1969 Japan - Polydor - 1969 Netherlands - Stateside - 1969 New Zealand - Festival - 1969 Norway - Polydor - 1969 Portugal - Stateside - 1969 South Africa - Continental - 1969 Spain - Stateside - 1969 Sweden - Polydor - 1969 USA - A&M - 1969

CHART DATA	RELATED RELEASES
UK Singles Chart: No. 12 Entered: July 26, 1969 Total weeks: 9	• Blackberry Way (1968) • Brontosaurus (1970) • Tonight (1971)

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