New 45 - Last Bastion - Lou Pride - Unreleased Version of I'm Com'un Home In The Morning

best wishes for the new label. a cracker to start it off.

1 hour ago, Kenb said:

best wishes for the new label. a cracker to start it off.

Thanks Ken . A bit more about the label here and there's already two more releases  scheduled for release in 2022 and currently with the manufacturing plant. 

http://shop.detourrecords.co.uk/epages/es785745.mobile/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/es785745/Categories/Last_Bastion_Records

Read - Brilliant backstory.

Ordered - Well worth a release.

Paid - Deservedly so.

Done - Look forward to receiving the 45 in 2022.

Splendid - Foundation is the rock of success. 

Kind Regards

Bill. 

Well done Andy. This is right up my musical alley. Wish you much success with this new venture.

Order placed.

Love it Andy well done great version funky and soulful

This is a great tune and done in a way that makes it sound like a new record altogether.

Let's face it, the original is one of our crown jewels.

Ed

From Richard , Kev, Ginger & Sean  

"A tremendous reworking by Lou of his huge Northern Soul anthem, discovered by John Anderson at Soul Bowl, and made big by the DJs at the Cleethorpes Pier All-Nighter back in 1975" Richard Searling (B E M, Queens Honours List, 2019)

"Lou soulfully rides the groove as if he’s Isaac Hayes auditioning for Blood, Sweat & Tears....Willie Henderson’s All Stars weaved their magic with Lou and discovered a whole new set of fans. A new classic!" Kev Roberts (Wigan Casino/Event Promoter/Radio personality)

"The perfect record for a packed dance floor. From deep in the heart of Texas, one of the greats, still is and for ever" Ray 'Ginger' Taylor (The World's no.1 Northern Soul DJ)

“The 2004 recording packs just as much as the original 1970 release with a added funkier edge and clarity just right for today's dance scene in both northern and modern rooms and without doubt will become a favourite spin at all venues. This tune will guarantee a dance floor avalanche and then continues to whip the crowd up into a frenzy on the dance floor!” Sean Chapman (Northern Soul & Mod DJ and Record dealer - Chapman Records)

Just had a message from distributors, Detour Records. Pre orders flying out. Only 43 of the 300  left. If you want one - be quick, no repress.  

20 hours ago, Andybellwood said:

Just had a message from distributors, Detour Records. Pre orders flying out. Only 43 of the 300  left. If you want one - be quick, no repress.  

Have placed my order, but your site states shipping is end of February 2022. Must admit I'm once more pissed off at yet another record label that takes cash off people, banks it, but won't deliver for ages - and in this case a ridiculous four months!

Oh, and the ordering part of your website flags up on the browser Safari as being unsecure - something you need to be aware of.

2 hours ago, Amsterdam Russ said:

Have placed my order, but your site states shipping is end of February 2022. Must admit I'm once more pissed off at yet another record label that takes cash off people, banks it, but won't deliver for ages - and in this case a ridiculous four months!

Oh, and the ordering part of your website flags up on the browser Safari as being unsecure - something you need to be aware of.

 

Pre order shouldn't be offered until production done and records on their way, its getting to be a bit silly now

1 hour ago, Chalky said:

Pre order shouldn't be offered until production done and records on their way, its getting to be a bit silly now

And if 43 copies of a supposed 300 limited run have already been sold and are "flying out" to buyers ahead of that Feb 2022 date, why not just shift them now instead of making people wait for something like 120 days?

I do appreciate that for small labels the initial outlay can be considerable, and I likewise appreciate the huge effort that undoubtedly has gone into getting this release out there in the first instance (like so many other labels in these musically bountiful times), but please - all of you label owners out there reading this – don't keep take us for mugs.

Not wishing to divert the focus too far away from the music being offered - this unreleased and reworked version of that evergreen monster classic is a mighty fine thing!

Kudos to all involved.

4 hours ago, Amsterdam Russ said:

Have placed my order, but your site states shipping is end of February 2022. Must admit I'm once more pissed off at yet another record label that takes cash off people, banks it, but won't deliver for ages - and in this case a ridiculous four months!

Oh, and the ordering part of your website flags up on the browser Safari as being unsecure - something you need to be aware of.

 

Russ , all very disheartening to read as the last thing myself  (and retailer/distributor Detour Records) want are any dissatisfied customers. The shipping date is visible before  committing  to pre ordering. 

Can you please pm me with your order details and I'm gladly arrange cancellation and a prompt refund for you from Detour Records.

The vinyl record supply chain issues are now becoming well known & have been documented  - I have referred to them on The Last Bastion website http://shop.detourrecords.co.uk/epages/es785745.mobile/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/es785745/Categories/Last_Bastion_Records/Latest_News

For the Lou Pride 45 , the manufacturing plant order was placed many months ago and we had an October availability date which then slipped and slipped ...

February 2020 looks like being the worst case scenario and Detour Records and myself would rather under promise hence the February date advertised.

As to the 'Safari ' browser issue with the Detour Records sales site , not sure what the issue is as all payments are secure via PayPal.  Can you please contact Dizzy @ Detour so he can fully understand the issue and resolve.

22 minutes ago, Andybellwood said:

Russ , all very disheartening to read as the last thing myself  (and retailer/distributor Detour Records) want are any dissatisfied customers. The shipping date is visible before  committing  to pre ordering. 

Can you please pm me with your order details and I'm gladly arrange cancellation and a prompt refund for you from Detour Records.

The vinyl record supply chain issues are now becoming well known & have been documented  - I have referred to them on The Last Bastion website http://shop.detourrecords.co.uk/epages/es785745.mobile/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/es785745/Categories/Last_Bastion_Records/Latest_News

For the Lou Pride 45 , the manufacturing plant order was placed many months ago and we had an October availability date which then slipped and slipped ...

February 2020 looks like being the worst case scenario and Detour Records and myself would rather under promise hence the February date advertised.

As to the 'Safari ' browser issue with the Detour Records sales site , not sure what the issue is as all payments are secure via PayPal.  Can you please contact Dizzy @ Detour so he can fully understand the issue and resolve.

Andy, I'm not after a refund. I'm just dissatisfied that so many small record labels continue to expect customers to buy on 'pre-order'. If X% can be pressed in advance, then get them all done - especially when pressing plants are so in demand and the run is only 300 copies. Given how difficult it is to get time with the pressing plants, not doing such a short run is an opportunity missed.

This 'pre-order' nonsense - from all the labels that operate in this way – shows buyers no respect. 

As for the Detour Records site and its lack of security, just pass on the word, please. Presuming the webmaster/hosting company involved know their stuff, they'll understand.

Again - great music, and looking forward to getting my order. However, the 'pre-order' business model – offered by so many small labels these days – sucks.

43 minutes ago, Andybellwood said:

Russ , all very disheartening to read as the last thing myself  (and retailer/distributor Detour Records) want are any dissatisfied customers. The shipping date is visible before  committing  to pre ordering. 

Can you please pm me with your order details and I'm gladly arrange cancellation and a prompt refund for you from Detour Records.

The vinyl record supply chain issues are now becoming well known & have been documented  - I have referred to them on The Last Bastion website http://shop.detourrecords.co.uk/epages/es785745.mobile/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/es785745/Categories/Last_Bastion_Records/Latest_News

For the Lou Pride 45 , the manufacturing plant order was placed many months ago and we had an October availability date which then slipped and slipped ...

February 2020 looks like being the worst case scenario and Detour Records and myself would rather under promise hence the February date advertised.

As to the 'Safari ' browser issue with the Detour Records sales site , not sure what the issue is as all payments are secure via PayPal.  Can you please contact Dizzy @ Detour so he can fully understand the issue and resolve.

As you say Andy delays are well documented in the pressing plants, one reason why pre orders should be held back a little more by all labels not just yours until something more definite from the plants?  I wish you and all labels success but with ao many releases, and there are a lot lately, available to pre order it is becoming hard to keep track of it all.

Some of the releases are getting hammered everywhere as well and they don't feel much like a new release when you actually get the 45.

Anyway back to the music.

congrats Andy ;-0) very exciting, where can i listen to this, cant see a clip on your website?

mal

1 minute ago, Mal C said:

congrats Andy ;-0) very exciting, where can i listen to this, cant see a clip on your website?

mal

video is avail via the article - see the top post 

43 minutes ago, Amsterdam Russ said:

 

maybe a more general new topic be better suited to talk about pre-order on a whole?

This is a great shuffler.

Personally Andy ,had the cd album since its release , purchased more then and sent them to mates who all agreed at the time , great version, (still have it by the way) why has it not been released until now , Lou toured the UK , We saw him in Whitstable of all places so this version must have been out there , my point , most of our vinyl collectables 1960+ this one 2004 , 120 days or so more or possibly less cheers Andy 

15 hours ago, Happy Feet said:

Personally Andy ,had the cd album since its release , purchased more then and sent them to mates who all agreed at the time , great version, (still have it by the way) why has it not been released until now , Lou toured the UK , We saw him in Whitstable of all places so this version must have been out there , my point , most of our vinyl collectables 1960+ this one 2004 , 120 days or so more or possibly less cheers Andy 

Hi Dave , yes on the face of it doesn't make much sense why it wasn't a vinyl release previously and /or to co incide with Lou's UK etc tour.

Perhaps down to Severn Records being a label that successfully focuses on cd releases for their artistes  rather than vinyl Lps & 45s ?

Severn Records btw were great to deal with so Last Bastion Records could exclusively licence and in addition to the longer  version (which appeared on the 2005 cd)  which is the 45 B side , provided the previously unreleased in any format , shorter A side .

Having read about the Last Bastion release, Dave Knight (from York & record dealer /dj in 7ts & 8ts) has just sent me this article he wrote for 'Voices from the Shadows' back in the day  

Just had a message from retailer/distributor Detour Records. Just 17 left of 300.

After the pre order frenzy - its slowed down a bit but latest from Detour last night is just 1 of the 300 left . 

Next one from Last Bastion Records (LB 02) will be 1st time on 45 for two 'soulful' tracks from Steve Marriott as a double A side . More details soon.....

Getting in and dated with requests to buy as a pre releasepurchase even though its clearly shown as 'sold out'. (There will be no repress). 
http://shop.detourrecords.co.uk/epages/es785745.mobile/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/es785745/Products/LOUIMC-45.
Sorry to disapoint but every one of the ltd 300 were made available.  However a couple of retailers did pre order just a few wholesale which we honoured  before we declined further wholesale requests, so all I can suggest is keep your eyes peeled end of Feb onwards .

Congratulations Andy, I will be playing my copy at Modified 2022

Sean Chapman played it at Macclesfield on Friday. Sounded great over a big system.

16 hours ago, Keamus said:

Sean Chapman played it at Macclesfield on Friday. Sounded great over a big system.

Thats great to hear -  there's a few official test presses with Sean, Richard Searling, Butch etc 

17 hours ago, Ibiza Steve said:

Congratulations Andy, I will be playing my copy at Modified 2022

Thanks Steve . Modified Ibiza (May 2022) & the Lou Pride 45 - we'll be there !

Just received my copy of Lou Pride 2004 recording of 'Comun' Home' - a completely fresh take on a classic and in an informative picture sleeve, it's a real collectors' item! Going to spin it tonight at The Harrogate Soul Lounge - possibly its first public airing on an original vinyl release. Great work Andy Bellwood - thanks!

Nice to hear Ian and don’t know how you managed that - you got yours from the distributor, Detour Records before I’ve got mine !

Mine arrived this morning. Superb take on the original. Thanks!

Thanks Andy mine arrived this morning ready for Modified !

Not got mine yet

NOT GOT MINE YET AS WELL  

100 packed & posted and good to hear some have landed with customers already .  Remaining 200 being packed at Detour HQ  over weekend . Posting early next week . 
I still haven’t got mine

My copy plays the extended version on the A side, anyone else found the same? 

Think I read that labels are reversed?

Have they all been sent out? Still waiting for my copy.

MINE STILL NOT TURNED UP YET

any left for sale 

Just checked with Detour , remaining 50 being posted today . 

46 minutes ago, Rip1bill said:

Think I read that labels are reversed?

One or two customers have flagged up with Detour saying fabulous 45 and let us know for info ‘labels’ reversed but not an issue to them . 
We have flagged up with manufacturing co. 

As always happy to refund anyone who’s not happy & returns . 

13 minutes ago, Brummie said:

any left for sale 

Not with Detour , as pre order advance sellout with no repress . Can only suggest you put in ‘wants’ and keep checking re sale outlets . 

Mine just docked. Labels reversed but hey-ho! 

A magnificent reworking of a time honoured NS classic. Lots have tried prior to this with other tunes, but Lou & Co really hit the spot. Many congratulations to all involved in this project. 

3 hours ago, Wictic said:

MINE STILL NOT TURNED UP YET

Snap

Please be patient . As I posted earlier , last 50 packed and being mailed out via Post Office today . 

Mine arrived yesterday

3 hours ago, Andybellwood said:

One or two customers have flagged up with Detour saying fabulous 45 and let us know for info ‘labels’ reversed but not an issue to them . 
We have flagged up with manufacturing co. 

As always happy to refund anyone who’s not happy & returns . 

Not an issue for me Andy just wondered if anyone else had the same, great release, 

Cheers Billy

13 minutes ago, Twoshoes said:

Not an issue for me Andy just wondered if anyone else had the same, great release, 

Cheers Billy

Thanks for your understanding Billy . 

Arrived this morning. Thanks to Andy and all at Last Bastion/Detour for getting this one out.