Derek Pearson Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 (edited) This has probably been a red hot topic early in the year but I must've been asleep or on a very long walk with our Spanker or summat.? And no yawning at the back from Purists Anonymous but word on the street or should I say on the beach ho ho ho is that a legit one off studio test press of Frank's "Do I love you" has just surfaced in a land far far away. Have I made a tit of myself, has somebody been pulling my chain, open the door and DP walked right on in. Apols if...... oh what's that expression about cat's and bag's? First it was Darrell Banks's heart stopping black issue on UK London and now this. Derek And I've seen a photo of said TP so there. Edited September 13, 2014 by Derek Pearson Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dave Moore Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Which land far away? Regards, Dave Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest tercy1960 Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Just a quick question what studio was it done at as I used to have the studio acetate of the b-side sweeter as the days go by.that was done at wally hieder studios in l.a. And was a slightly different mix that came out on the British single.it was a 10" inch metal acetate with reject or recoat written 3 times on the label in black marker.would do I love been done at the same time???? I remember Simon soussan possibly doing one in the seventies as John manship sold it a couple of years ago. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dobber Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 is it possible your confusing it with the chris clark test press sold earlier in the year on pats auction? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Chalky Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Wasn't there test pressing done for the UK release that surface a while back? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Harry Crosby Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Is it this one?? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Derek Pearson Posted September 16, 2014 Author Share Posted September 16, 2014 561684_10151518356274502_2101633759_n.jpg Is it this one?? Hey up Harry how's it going? Whilst my solicitor would advise me not to say for certain that the scan you posted is the same record scan I saw at the weekend. It does look very much like it as far as I recall. Bear in mind though I didn't have mi glasses on and it was drizzling slightly and I was stood in the middle of a field. So what's the score with this one then? Derek For those with eagle eyes there is a slight clue on the scan indicating where this 45 now resides. Subtle nice one Harry. 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dave Moore Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Pretty sure it's a made up tp from 1/4inch Agfa studio tape. Will let the current owner of said tape confirm. Regards, Dave Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Popular Post Guest Posted September 16, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted September 16, 2014 Brings a smile to the face https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=my3k76pW-EA 8 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Quinvy Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Off topic, but turned the radio on in the car on Sunday to listen to the football commentary, and there it was playing in the background. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Pete S Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Australia. But is it legit, those things are damn easy to fake Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Steve Ss Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Brings a smile to the face https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=my3k76pW-EA God bless...that's a pearl cheered up my afternoon 3 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Chalky Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Australia. But is it legit, those things are damn easy to fake I have my doubts and would need a strong arguemnt to convince me. Surely all the details would be written in, who it was for etc? Not go to the trouble of using half a label. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
21 Again Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Enjoyed the Flank Wilson video, brought a tear to my eyes . 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Eddie Hubbard Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Think my photo looks more authentic .... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Steve G Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 561684_10151518356274502_2101633759_n.jpg Is it this one?? What a shocking looking bootleg….botch job…. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Amsterdam Russ Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Plenty of others on here will have Motown-stable rare and not-so-rare test pressings, so why don't y'all post up a few and allow everyone to compare? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Frankie Crocker Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Check the run-out: does it read ZTSC007 with Simon Soussan etched in crooked hand written script with the initials PB?. There might be a sticker on it saying If Found Please Return To Ron Murphy... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Steve G Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 I find it amazing that people are so easily fooled these days.... 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Amsterdam Russ Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 For comparison of label info and layout of Motown test pressings, here's one from 1962. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Drewtg Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Brings a smile to the face https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=my3k76pW-EA Love it, love it, love it Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
spot Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Brings a smile to the face https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=my3k76pW-EA Jesus it's like being there in the studio with Frank, almost wet me Tena lady but as Pete said put a smile on me face & a nice glow to my cheeks this Wednesday morning, God Bless ya. Spot. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Marc Forrest Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 The "SOUL" label stamp gives it away...I got some and can testify that Motown test pressings never showed any kind of label informations. Why should they, they were done for the board to decide wether to release or not release. No one would have knownn at that stage (test press) which particular Motown label imprint the tune would later be released on.. 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Chalky Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 The "SOUL" label stamp gives it away...I got some and can testify that Motown test pressings never showed any kind of label informations. Why should they, they were done for the board to decide wether to release or not release. No one would have knownn at that stage (test press) which particular Motown label imprint the tune would later be released on.. Even iif they did know which imprint it would be released on it would almost certainly be handwritten by the pressing company as shown in the test press couple of posts back. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Daved Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 That Japanese cover version clip is hilarious. It's terrible in one way but quite brilliant in another. It put a smile on my face too. I see Frank Wilson also got played at Anfield last night immediately after the final whistle. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
macca Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Brings a smile to the face https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=my3k76pW-EA Bless their cottons. Loved it. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Bless their cottons. Loved it. Off topic but worth a highlight...Stormer (Tamai) & The Stolen Hearts have been going for years with various line-ups. He deserves a nod of respect for keeping a regular Northern/Mod (and now with a splash of the seemingly obligatory Rockin' tracks!) doo going in Shibuya for many years as well. Their sets are very Northern orientated...I can still remember the first time I saw them and my shock on hearing them do covers of the Salvadors and Tomangoes etc when I had been expecting more run of the mill Motown/Atlantic stuff. Plenty of clips on YouTube of them...enjoy their enthusiasm! Back to FW...I recall a three track 10" existing with slightly different mixes. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Steve Foran Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Off topic but worth a highlight...Stormer (Tamai) & The Stolen Hearts have been going for years with various line-ups. He deserves a nod of respect for keeping a regular Northern/Mod (and now with a splash of the seemingly obligatory Rockin' tracks!) doo going in Shibuya for many years as well. Their sets are very Northern orientated...I can still remember the first time I saw them and my shock on hearing them do covers of the Salvadors and Tomangoes etc when I had been expecting more run of the mill Motown/Atlantic stuff. Plenty of clips on YouTube of them...enjoy their enthusiasm! Back to FW...I recall a three track 10" existing with slightly different mixes. That three track 10" with different takes was owned by Alan Pollard. But was missing when I sold his collection after he died. No idea where it lives now? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Epic Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Think every ground in the country plays it - Wigan Athletic usually twice before kick off !! Went to watch Wolves at Blackpool last Saturday & the stadium announcer played it followed by the phrase "You can't beat a bit of Northern Soul !!" Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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