Following on from Our U.K. Sue Record Listing, here's U.K. Action Records

>>> Action Records <<<

>>> Action Records Label Listing <<<

Better get the camera warmed up...

LITTLE CARL CARLTON - COMPETITION AIN'T NOTHING - ACTION - (Soundclip from Refosoul Archive)

Good choice Roger.

The first label I collected.. seriously.

Think I had 'em all by the late 70's.

Split my first collection up in early 80's but hung on to a few favourites and still have quite a few.

Favourite releases:

Melvin Davies "This Love Was Meant To Be"

Bobby Williams "Baby I Need Your Love"

Carl Carlton "Why Can't They Leave Us Alone"

ZZ Hill "Make Me Yours"

Brenda & The Tabulations "That's In The Past"

Barbara Mason "Half A Love"

Gene Chandler "I Can Take Care Of Myself"

Bobby Bland "Share Your Love With Me"

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Bobby Patterson "Im In Love With You" "Married Lady"

Hoagy Lands "Do You Know What Life is All About"

How could I forget these two gems Baz!

Sean

Edited July 4, 201015 yr by Sean Hampsey

Thanks Sean, I bought my Competition Ain't Nothing from Rotherham Market, seems like Yesterday.

ROY LEE JOHNSON - SO ANNA JUST LOVE ME - ACTION - (Soundclip from Refosoul Archive)

ROY LEE JOHNSON - BOOGALOO No 3 - ACTION - (Soundclip from Refosoul Archive)

certai8nly a fav logo of mine also -can someone post the incredible hoagy lands up [black action]not had time to load it up yet -and those lovely bobby paterson tracks yummy !!

BAZ A

couple from me .all cheap ones notice

melvin davis

wilmer and the dukes with the nice instrumental on the back

certai8nly a fav logo of mine also -can someone post the incredible hoagy lands up [black action]not had time to load it up yet -and those lovely bobby paterson tracks yummy !!

BAZ A

HOAGY LANDS - WHY DIDN'T YOU LET ME KNOW - ACTION - (Soundclip from Refosoul Archive)

HOAGY LANDS - DO YOU KNOW WHAT LIFE IS ALL ABOUT - ACTION - (Soundclip from Refosoul Archive)

Good choice Roger.

The first label I collected.. seriously.

Think I had 'em all by the late 70's.

Split my first collection up in early 80's but hung on to a few favourites and still have quite a few.

Favourite releases:

Melvin Davies "This Love Was Meant To Be"

Bobby Williams "Baby I Need Your Love"

Carl Carlton "Why Can't They Leave Us Alone"

ZZ Hill "Make Me Yours"

Brenda & The Tabulations "That's In The Past"

Barbara Mason "Half A Love"

Gene Chandler "I Can Take Care Of Myself"

Bobby Bland "Share Your Love With Me"

+++

Bobby Patterson "Im In Love With You" "Married Lady"

Hoagy Lands "Do You Know What Life is All About"

How could I forget these two gems Baz!

Sean

Hiya Sean, I have a nice lilac / purple Action 45 of Buster Pearson, pretty woman. Where did that originate from ?? Apparently was one of Max Millward's fave tunes ( R.I.P. ) Tony.

Here's a few on the grey imprint

Here's a few on the grey imprint

ooh , they look nice, got most on the action label,so i thought, gotta say though i didn't know anything about this grey design, anymore info please....cheers phil

pretty sure the Esquires - 'My Sweet Baby' also came out on the grey

just found this link

https://www.globaldogproductions.info/a/action-uk.html

Edited July 5, 201015 yr by Val (Chunky)

pretty sure the Esquires - 'My Sweet Baby' also came out on the grey

just found this link

https://www.globaldog.../action-uk.html

Correct - grey it was

I've also got that promo 45 they put out to promote the re-launch(?) with the pink logo on one side and the People label on the other. Just blank labels on both sides If I remember correctly - no writing, just the respective artwork?

Edited July 5, 201015 yr by John Benson

thanks rodger what a double sider and than thanks Val for placing it in my action collection!!

BAZ A

HOAGY LANDS - WHY DIDN'T YOU LET ME KNOW - ACTION - (Soundclip from Refosoul Archive)

HOAGY LANDS - DO YOU KNOW WHAT LIFE IS ALL ABOUT - ACTION - (Soundclip from Refosoul Archive)

BACKYARD HEAVIES -got a soundclip anyone??

BAZ A

Here's a few on the grey imprint

Hiya Sean, I have a nice lilac / purple Action 45 of Buster Pearson, pretty woman. Where did that originate from ?? Apparently was one of Max Millward's fave tunes ( R.I.P. ) Tony.

Hi Tony,

I still have that one too.

He was the father (and manager) of 'Brit Pop' group 'Five Star' so I've always thought it was recorded in the UK and not released elsewhere.

Sean

billy sha-rae - crying clown -

one of the best on action (black)

thanks rodger what a double sider and than thanks Val for placing it in my action collection!!

BAZ A

HOAGY LANDS - WHY DIDN'T YOU LET ME KNOW - ACTION

No problem Baz I know it went to a good home.

I'll post up the 'Never Can Say Goodbye" later it's just an organ instrumental track

One of my favorites :

Heres a few red and yellows that i can lay my hands on...

And more...

And here's the miss printed Shing-A-Ling Stroll and the correct one...

Edited July 5, 201015 yr by pikeys dog

Last batch of Red & Yellows (with the odd green / black)

Label is black and green from now on - the number sequencing changes part way through this run...

And here's the miss printed Shing-A-Ling Stroll and the correct one...

For years I thought the proper title was 'Shing a King Stroll' Joe, cos that was all I had.

I think there are probably more misprints out there than the corrected ones.

Sean

Pink / Purple issues (and demos)

For years I thought the proper title was 'Shing a King Stroll' Joe, cos that was all I had.

I think there are probably more misprints out there than the corrected ones.

Sean

Probably Sean,

Took me an age to find a 'proper' one.

Getting towards the end...

And here are the ones that most people don't realise exist... All 'Natty Dread' Reggae... note the new numbering system...

I'll stick pictures of the albums up later...

huh huh huh huh

Pink / Purple issues (and demos)

The blank action people promo trojan records re activated action records ive had mine since it first appeard. it took me about 20years to sus out the voice of dj (hint) doin the talk over. have any of u susd it?

some

ACLP 6001 Boogaloo Down Broadway Fantastic Johnny C

ACLP 6002 Oh How It Hurts Barbara Mason

ACLP 6003 Dry Your Eyes Brenda & The Tabulations

ACLP 6004 Whole Lot Of Soul Z.Z.Hill

ACLP 6005 Action Packed Soul Various Artists

ACLP 6006 Piece Of Gold Bobby Bland

ACLP 6007 Soul Perfection Betty Harris

ACLP 6008 Back Up Train Al Green

ACLP 6009 These Kind Of Blues Various Artists

ACLP 6010 Live On Stage Gene Chandler

ACLP 6011 Down In Virginia Jimmy Read

And for completion:

ACMP 100 Bottle Up And Go Eddie 'Guitar' Burns

I've never seen this on an Action label, but have seen copies go through on eBay on the B&C label (Actions parent label).

Anyone own it on Action? Was is scheduled for release on Action but put out on B&C when the label was mothballed in 1970?

some fabulous scans and photos in the topics for label/artist of the week, some great info and superb resource available to all at anytime. Keep up the good work

Bobby Patterson, "I'm In Love With You".

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Edited July 12, 201015 yr by son of stan

didnt see get yourself together al green fave wheel sound of mine.could someone help me put it on my playlist lost my copy 40 years ago

Here's one not on the list,it should great tune....

Following on from Our U.K. Sue Record Listing, here's U.K. Action Records

>>> Action Records <<<

>>> Action Records Label Listing <<<

Great thread, scans, memories, top stuff..............................John Abbey top geyser.....................