What do we all think are the really rare/hardest to find white demo's. If this has been done before, sorry.

Dave

err...Tim....I never yet seen a W/D of the Superlatives ,could you put up a label scan,and also whilst on the subject of W/D mmos,it would be nice to drool over the Gwen Owens if you still have it ? thanks,

Rob.

I put one up on post #186 - strange, not in my uploads for this post - had to upload it again

Cheers

Mick

Nice, I was begining to think this was an urban myth as I've personally never seen one

Nice, I was begining to think this was an urban myth as I've personally never seen one

I think there where quite a few of us that want to the Mecca at the this was played, that had The Players (Cameo) "Find My Way" demo.

I never knew that people thought it was a urban myth.

i think this one ..asked around & nobody as seen it ..has i only collect demo's it's the only one i've ever seen ... & it's for sale

Old as this post is, so apologies if I've already mentioned it ('cos I can't be assed ploughing through it), but I think white demos of "Every Now and Then" by Cletus Marland on Geneva have got to be up there with the rarest white demos.

I think Mark Bicknell had my copy (only one I'd seen or know of) when I sold it - am I right, Mark?

Edited September 16, 201113 yr by Gene-R

Does it mention DJ copy anywhere, it just looks washed out to me?

Superlatives that is!

Edited September 16, 201113 yr by Tony Smith

I think there where quite a few of us that want to the Mecca at the this was played, that had The Players (Cameo) "Find My Way" demo.

I never knew that people thought it was a urban myth.

Honestly Dave , I've never seen one !.........Mind you, I dont spend half my life looking through boxes like I used to do. How often do they come up & how much ?

Does it mention DJ copy anywhere, it just looks washed out to me?

Superlatives that is!

Was thinking the same, looks like my faded blue issue.

Teresa lindsay -its love -correct tone wd

Does it exist as a WD...never seen one.

never seen one either....would love to see a scan if it does exist.

I'd also love to see a Martha Star..love is the only solution w/d...I've read on SS that they are about....anyone?

andy smith has a w/d of the superlatives, and yes he is a bastard..lol

Ian D

Is the Sandra Richardson in your possesion Ian? I won one one ebay once,white demo on the scan.Arrived,,its orange.Only wanted it if it was white.Seller's answer - bad scan.Oh well........

I think white demos of "Every Now and Then" by Cletus Marland on Geneva have got to be up there with the rarest white demos.

Had a few of those, Gene...not a premier league WD in my book

err...Tim....I never yet seen a W/D of the Superlatives ,could you put up a label scan,and also whilst on the subject of W/D mmos,it would be nice to drool over the Gwen Owens if you still have it ? thanks,

Rob.

I had one up for sale on here last year and the general opinion was that it was a pale blue one that had somehow got washed out just leaving white

andy smith has a w/d of the superlatives, and yes he is a bastard..lol

Think Andy had the one I was selling

This must be rare ?

Nice, I was begining to think this was an urban myth as I've personally never seen one

I think there where quite a few of us that want to the Mecca at the this was played, that had The Players (Cameo) "Find My Way" demo.

I never knew that people thought it was a urban myth.

Yes but this isn't a demo its just a regular issue that was withdrawn/changed when The Players were made to change their name under pressure from The Ohio Players

Cheers Paul

I had the blue issue for about 10 years before buying this in the early 90s, I hadn't seen the white dj before then.

I had the blue issue for about 10 years before buying this in the early 90s, I hadn't seen the white dj before then.

These are nice on demo

I have this and the label paper has a lovely watermark - Promotional Copies Not For Sale

Cheers

Richard

Very nice, I've only seen that sort of Watermark before in the CHESS Single Sided DEMOs

Very nice, I've only seen that sort of Watermark before in the CHESS Single Sided DEMOs

Think my copy of the LIttle (Lil') Soul Brothers on D-Town has similar watermark (but not sure all WDJ copies do)

Maybe Chess paper?

Cheers

Richard

Edited September 16, 201113 yr by Premium Stuff

I had the blue issue for about 10 years before buying this in the early 90s, I hadn't seen the white dj before then.

I Remember Rob Marriott having this, shame the sound quality isn't any better than the issue, as it is a fabulous song (is this one languishing in the vaults as I'd love to hear it "clear")

Think my copy of the LIttle (Lil') Soul Brothers on D-Town has similar watermark (but not sure all WDJ copies do)

Maybe Chess paper?

Cheers

Richard

My old Barbara Acklin on Special Agent had the same design paper too down to the pressing plant I think.

I know, I know the stockers are also white, but you don't see demos of this old stormer around...if at all!?

What a cracking tune it is too...the brass break is a real destroyer over a club PA!

My old copy of Melvin Davis I Must Love You looked just like the issue but had promo/dj copy (cant remember) printed in small type,never knew if it was a hard #?

Dont think any one has posted this beauty

Dont think any one has posted this beauty

Snap I was gonna post mine!

This must be rare ?

I've got one on the left. Not seen the one on the right before.

Ted. That JSC is just beautiful

Snap I was gonna post mine!

hope your well mate

Is the Sandra Richardson in your possesion Ian? I won one one ebay once,white demo on the scan.Arrived,,its orange.Only wanted it if it was white.Seller's answer - bad scan.Oh well........

Hi Kev,

I've owned a copy of the SR white demo, sold it via my website or ebay several years back. Never seen another one, got to be a really tough one! Scan of my old copy:

Hi Kev,

I've owned a copy of the SR white demo, sold it via my website or ebay several years back. Never seen another one, got to be a really tough one! Scan of my old copy:

Hi Adam.Can't see a demo stamp etc,on the label.It does look like a normal white label.Its not a rare colour variation is it.?(red,orange,white).

heres one

Hi Adam.Can't see a demo stamp etc,on the label.It does look like a normal white label.Its not a rare colour variation is it.?(red,orange,white).

Interesting point Kev, there was no 'DJ Only' or similar text on the label. I still have copies of the red, orange and blue/green label variants and the text/layout on those match the white one, so maybe it is juat another colour variation.

Is the Sandra Richardson in your possesion Ian? I won one one ebay once,white demo on the scan.Arrived,,its orange.Only wanted it if it was white.Seller's answer - bad scan.Oh well........

Yep, still here Kev. Open to offers if anyone wants it. Surprisingly it's never been a major fave of mine but that white promo was kinda irresistible when I picked it up...........

Ian D

Yes but this isn't a demo its just a regular issue that was withdrawn/changed when The Players were made to change their name under pressure from The Ohio Players

Cheers Paul

Paul, You could be right about the Players being a issue, but when I saw the scan that Andy Rex but up, my 1st thoughts where that's what we all had back in the day.

Martyn, No idea what this goes for now, but it was about £2 at the time.

P. S. I have checked the scan again and it is the same as my old copy.

Reguards Dave.

Dont think any one has posted this beauty

To complete the pair here's t'other...though I appreciate neither really dent the definitive list of rare WD's...desirable yes, ultra rare no.

I put one up on post #186 - strange, not in my uploads for this post - had to upload it again

Cheers

Mick

Mick I am somewhat undecided as to your scan,it looks like Pet's washed out copy,no mention of "promo" anywhere,and does'nt look "white" or "advanced not for sale" type disc....so I challenge that the Superlatives exists on an authentic W/D...maybe Paul Kyser could shed some truth on the matter ?

Does it mention DJ copy anywhere, it just looks washed out to me?

Superlatives that is!

Was thinking the same, looks like my faded blue issue.

Don't think it's "washed out" or bleached etc, surely the "Uptite" label title would be greyish, and it still looks black to me. Agree no mention of "DJ" "PROMO" or "ADVANCE" etc anywhere on the label so maybe it is just a very rare colour variation

Mick I am somewhat undecided as to your scan,it looks like Pet's washed out copy,no mention of "promo" anywhere,and does'nt look "white" or "advanced not for sale" type disc....so I challenge that the Superlatives exists on an authentic W/D...maybe Paul Kyser could shed some truth on the matter ?

Rob

You could be right - I saw the one Pete put up last year and it was the same (not the same copy, but the same white stained labels both sides).

When I got mine (6 or 7 years ago) I thought from looking at the image it was probably a washed out blue or yellow, but when i saw it in the flesh there was absolutely no hint of either of those colours, so I began to think it was genuinely white.

The general opinion, based on viewing scans rather than the actual record, is that it is just water damaged stock, so you could be right. Maybe the ink was of a type that would wash out completely.

As to Paul Kyser shedding some truth on it, I'm sure he would find more than a couple of brand new white demos if you asked him.

Cheers

Mick

To complete the pair here's t'other...though I appreciate neither really dent the definitive list of rare WD's...desirable yes, ultra rare no.

Mighty pretty sir

Had a few of those, Gene...not a premier league WD in my book

Don't let that halo slip now, Dave!

Don't think it's "washed out" or bleached etc, surely the "Uptite" label title would be greyish, and it still looks black to me. Agree no mention of "DJ" "PROMO" or "ADVANCE" etc anywhere on the label so maybe it is just a very rare colour variation

Talking of bleached or washed out records etc, There was a Earl Wright on Capitol doing the rounds in salebox late 70s.

Anyway the "Thumb A Ride" side was white but the black writing had not faded, the other side was quite normal colouring.

It was been talked about before on here, that a certain person from York getting very excited when he saw it.

Heres a load.Not sure which is the rarest. I have a Holly Maxwell Only When Youre Lonely autographed demo as well.Bought it by mistake....I wanted Thats Not Love.....even Bearsy might like some of these...maybe not!!

Edited September 26, 201113 yr by wiggyflat

a revival post to an old school soul source topic

any new adds?

this is a pretty rare track on WD, Troy Dodds - I'm so in Love with you / Count of Love.  'I'm so in Love with you' is the same song different cut of his Penthouse release 'Rise up and walk'. either that or they pushed the backing to the back, pummped up his vocal, either way The Daytona one is allot better:-)

Edited December 13, 20213 yr by Mal C

This is not rare, but it is very nice... I found a few nice WD's with this chaps name on 'Dave Calef' Vanugard Productions..

This must be pretty high on the list ... 

thought that was acetate only, WOW never seen that before...

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thought that was acetate only, WOW never seen that before...

Mr Dobson's e-bay find , just about $200 if I recall .

I used to own a Soul City black & white demo of The Valantinos - It's All Over Now.

I have often wondered if white demos exist of Billy Butler, Chris Jackson, Shirley Lawson & the Major.

Anyone ever seen one?