LOST 1980s NEW WAVE MASTER ARCHIVE: Fiona "Franklin" (Doll By Doll) Original Studio Demo Cassette — Produced by DON WAS — 6 Tracks Total (Audio Sample Included)
Overview
Offered exclusively by idlemynd2 is an extraordinary, archival music artifact: an original, verified vintage Fuji FR-II Type II Chrome 60 studio reference master tape tracking the solo transition of artist Fiona Franklin (also credited as Fiona Franklyn and born Fiona Prendergast), famously known as the powerhouse vocalist for UK New Wave/Post-Punk pioneers Doll By Doll.
Cut at the legendary The Barge Studio (the famous floating canal boat recording studio in Little Venice, London), this tape features production work by legendary multi-Grammy winner DON WAS, who helmed her solo work following her time with Doll By Doll. This tape contains 6 tracks total, representing an incredible, entirely lost snapshot of mid-1980s British alternative pop production.
🎧 AUDIO GUIDE: MATCH THE TRACKS TO OUR 60-SECOND VIDEO PREVIEW
To guarantee absolute authenticity and showcase the incredible fidelity of this Type II high-bias chrome tape, we have uploaded a 60-second audio/video sampler directly to the eBay listing gallery. Use the guide below to preview snippet summaries of all 6 tracks using our designated working titles:
  • Track 1: Unknown "Party Dress" (Side A) – An exceptional, undocumented track. Features a quick, authentic studio drop-out early in the song, confirming its status as a working reference mix. Plays cleanly thereafter.
  • Track 2: "Busted Up On Love" (Side A) – Franklin’s signature 1984 international synth-pop hit, produced and engineered by Don Was. Plays flawlessly with studio-grade fidelity.
  • Track 3: Unknown "Your Blue Eyes" (Side A) – Beautifully preserved unreleased song featuring the distinct lyrics: ""Your blue eyes just fill my head / I won't remember what I said."
  • Track 4: Unknown "Too Hot To Touch" (Side A) – Up-tempo synth track featuring the lyrics: "Midnight our confession... chain reactor / pretending to be tender / it's so hard on me."
  • Track 5: Unknown "Call Me Happy" (Side A) – Polished unreleased studio track featuring the lyrics: "Everywhere I go I can see you there / What have I got to lose lovin' you / I'm on top of the world feelin' like I do."
  • Track 6: Rehearsal Track Side B Unknown "This Must Be Love" (Side B) – An extraordinary, raw behind-the-scenes window into 1980s recording history. This side features a full group rehearsal of an entirely unreleased song ("To be or not to be / in touch with reality / I can't help myself"). You can explicitly hear a male band member interjecting to guide the arrangement, stating: "Hang on there... solo..." as they dial in the vocal stacks. Best of all, this track captures the raw creative energy of the session, featuring intimate moments where you can hear Fiona and the band talking and laughing during the track.
Provenance & Pedigree
Like all premier music listings from our store, this tape was acquired directly from the private estate sale of Ronnie Wood's close inner-circle friends, Doris & Ian La Frenais. Its presence in their private media collection guarantees an unassailable industry chain of custody.
To guarantee absolute authenticity and maintain the historic integrity of this artifact, idlemynd2 provides absolute transparency regarding its chain of custody. 
  • Direct Estate Acquisition: This piece was purchased directly from the official estate sale of Doris Vartan-La Frenais and Ian La Frenais.
  • Original Purchase Receipt: A photograph of our original physical purchase receipt from the estate sale is included directly in the listing gallery as absolute proof of pedigree.
  • In Situ Photography: The gallery features original in situ photographs of the estate sale venue.
When you purchase from idlemynd2, you are not just buying an autograph or a media format—you are acquiring a fully documented, verified piece of rock-and-roll history. A physical photocopy of the estate sale documentation will be securely packaged and included with your order.
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