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If anyone is interested, I've started a new website which basically is just an excuse to post up scans of interesting records, but I'm also going to review each one and share some "interesting" facts about each record, comments are enabled so anyone can join in, you can subscribe to get informed of updates (these will be daily) and you can have a look at some records while drinking your morning cuppa so here is the address

https://lostvinylgems...blogspot.co.uk/

cheers

Pete

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    If anyone is interested, I've started a new website which basically is just an excuse to post up scans of interesting records, but I'm also going to review each one and share some "interesting" facts

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    OK just done today's update, added records by: ALAN FREED ROCK 'N ROLL BAND JAY & THE AMERICANS SAMANTHA JONES THE SHEVELLS GARNET MIMMS ANDY ELLISON &#1

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    A QUICK UPDATE TO LOST VINYL WORLD OF THE 60'S, A FEW NEW RECORDS GONE UP.. CURTIS LEE & THE KCP'S - CBS LYNDA GRAHAM - PHILIPS MANCHESTER PLAYBOYS - FONTANA OSCAR - REACTION&#

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Just checked it out, looking good, and it certainly will make every day a school day!

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Just checked it out, looking good, and it certainly will make every day a school day!

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Cheers Paul, just started putting some text on there and have another 50 or so scans to go on in the next hour or two

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HI Pete

Looks nice

Do you fancy doing any 45s with big holes in 'em? :D

Cheers

Richard

Nah - there's enough of that sort of thing around already - just want to make this about UK labels which is my main interest, but not just Northern, I want feature "interesting" records, break out of the restrictions sort of thing

Nah - there's enough of that sort of thing around already - just want to make this about UK labels which is my main interest, but not just Northern, I want feature "interesting" records, break out of the restrictions sort of thing

I'm with you on that Pete - keep up the excellant work - can't get enough of 'interesting'

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Interesting that the Five Counts has the title 'watermelon walk' instead of MAN...is this the flip?

Er, well it's nothing to do with Watermelon Man, hence it being called something different :lol:

This is a sleazy instrumental which they now call a "tittyshaker"

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In case people aren't used to these blogs, when you get to the bottom of the page, click 'older posts' at the bottom right, and you'll get the next page - otherwise all the contents are listed down the right hand side.

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Sorry, one last point here; the records on the blog are all mine, they are not nicked from anyone else's website or scans. Except, that is, for the Cajun Hart issue, which I've never had (hopefully this situation may be resolved soon) so I had to include that one.

Er, well it's nothing to do with Watermelon Man, hence it being called something different :lol:

This is a sleazy instrumental which they now call a "tittyshaker"

Ah, what threw me was that you titled it 'watermelon man' :g:

Ah, what threw me was that you titled it 'watermelon man' :g:

I admit I was guilty of that as well , had to look twice at the label and back at the title.

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nice blog Pete, just needs some sounds. :thumbsup:

Pete

Did you ever come across this "Lost Vinyl Gem of the 60's"

This was our top local group when I was a kid. They played under the name Marvin Lois Enterprise and were one of the best R&B covers bands I ever saw.

Changed their name to the Shell when they got their recording contract with EMI. We were in "seventh heaven". Certain they were going to be the next Beatles. But sadly didn't happen. :( Obviously EMI pulled them out of their real comfort zone which was soul/R&B.

With a slightly different line up they played a couple of times at the Twisted Wheel, so you can tell that they were a quality outfit.

There - said my piece. Hope you don't hate it.

P.S. Random piece of useless information - I believe it was the first ever single produced by (Sir) Tim Rice.

P.P.S. It's Columbia 8082

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Ah, what threw me was that you titled it 'watermelon man' :g:

Did I, in that case, sorry, no wonder it got confusing!

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nice blog Pete, just needs some sounds. :thumbsup:

I would love to but I think they close down the sites if you put sound clips on, I might be wrong but several that I used to subscribe to have disappeared. Maybe they offered full downloads?

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Pete

Did you ever come across this "Lost Vinyl Gem of the 60's"

This was our top local group when I was a kid. They played under the name Marvin Lois Enterprise and were one of the best R&B covers bands I ever saw.

Changed their name to the Shell when they got their recording contract with EMI. We were in "seventh heaven". Certain they were going to be the next Beatles. But sadly didn't happen. :( Obviously EMI pulled them out of their real comfort zone which was soul/R&B.

With a slightly different line up they played a couple of times at the Twisted Wheel, so you can tell that they were a quality outfit.

There - said my piece. Hope you don't hate it.

P.S. Random piece of useless information - I believe it was the first ever single produced by (Sir) Tim Rice.

P.P.S. It's Columbia 8082

Cheers for that, have to say I don't think I've ever come across it before, sounds - not being rude - quite dated for a 67/68 production though? More like a 64/65 type beat thing.

keep a copy of everything you write in a word document, just in case, or do a mirror of your blog, one with and one without.

a blog like dereks daily 45 https://dereksdaily45.blogspot.co.uk/ uses divshare.

you can get enough free storage without paying out. https://www.divshare.com/pricing?ref=menu_home

you could even put some up for sale on there.

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keep a copy of everything you write in a word document, just in case, or do a mirror of your blog, one with and one without.

a blog like dereks daily 45 https://dereksdaily45.blogspot.co.uk/ uses divshare.

you can get enough free storage without paying out. https://www.divshare....g?ref=menu_home

you could even put some up for sale on there.

Well I've got a divshare account already. Think the only problem is, it starts to become a lot of work when really it's just meant to be something to look at over a cup of coffee. If I was missus, kids and dog free I'd really give it a go. That's not wishful thinking before anyone says anything!

On Derek's Daily thing, does he just get an embed code off divshare and paste it in?

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OK just done today's update, added records by:

ALAN FREED ROCK 'N ROLL BAND

JAY & THE AMERICANS

SAMANTHA JONES

THE SHEVELLS

GARNET MIMMS

ANDY ELLISON

SUGAR SIMONE

THE 3 DEGREES

THE ROCKY FELLERS

GARY BENSON

DAVID BOWIE WITH THE LOWER THIRD

THE SOUL AGENTS

CLEM CURTIS

TONY KEELING

THE STRANGE BROS. SHOW

LINDA LEWIS

THE CHANTELLES

PERPETUAL LANGLEY

also done some reviews and added some youtube clips

Remember, the entire contents are on the right of the page or you can click 'older posts' down the bottom to see more entries

https://lostvinylgemsofthe60s.blogspot.co.uk/

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:hatsoff2: Hi All....I have to go on record about this BLOG, To state to the Public, that I am so impressed with Pete's BLOG, that he must be congratulated for this venture, the site is true in style and taste of many record collectors, who are passionate about collecting UK Rare records, in particular is the eclectic composition and interpretation, of what unusual, obscure, and almost impossible to locate in the 21st Century,

Like most things that Pete does, it is of a high standard, for all those who purchased the BEATIN RYTHM Fanzine (by far the best fanzine to be aimed at the Rare Soul punter, EVER!) I hope, in fact I insist that you all take time out and read it on a regular basis.

CONGRATULATIONS PETE, :thumbup: DAVE KILWORTH

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:hatsoff2: Hi All....I have to go on record about this BLOG, To state to the Public, that I am so impressed with Pete's BLOG, that he must be congratulated for this venture, the site is true in style and taste of many record collectors, who are passionate about collecting UK Rare records, in particular is the eclectic composition and interpretation, of what unusual, obscure, and almost impossible to locate in the 21st Century,

Like most things that Pete does, it is of a high standard, for all those who purchased the BEATIN RYTHM Fanzine (by far the best fanzine to be aimed at the Rare Soul punter, EVER!) I hope, in fact I insist that you all take time out and read it on a regular basis.

CONGRATULATIONS PETE, :thumbup: DAVE KILWORTH

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Thanks Dave! Just the sort of encouragement I need.

I shall be round your house to take some record photos soon!

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Updated today with the following...

NEW ADDITIONS TO THE LOST VINYL GEMS OF THE 60'S BLOG TODAY:

THE YOUTH

NITA ROSSI

AMOS MILBURN

THE BLENDELLS

JIMMY HOLIDAY

JOHNNY NASH

BARRY GRAY ORCHESTRA

FIRST GEAR

RED HURLEY & THE COLOURS

LEON YOUNG STRINGS

FIVE AND A PENNY

SHIRLEY JACKSON

THE THREE QUARTERS

BARRY ST. JOHN

MARIAN ANGEL

PAUL KORDA

SHADES OF BLUE

https://lostvinylgemsofthe60s.blogspot.co.uk/

OK just done today's update, added records by:

ALAN FREED ROCK 'N ROLL BAND

JAY & THE AMERICANS

SAMANTHA JONES

THE SHEVELLS

GARNET MIMMS

ANDY ELLISON

SUGAR SIMONE

THE 3 DEGREES

THE ROCKY FELLERS

GARY BENSON

DAVID BOWIE WITH THE LOWER THIRD

THE SOUL AGENTS

CLEM CURTIS

TONY KEELING

THE STRANGE BROS. SHOW

LINDA LEWIS

THE CHANTELLES

PERPETUAL LANGLEY

also done some reviews and added some youtube clips

Remember, the entire contents are on the right of the page or you can click 'older posts' down the bottom to see more entries

https://lostvinylgems...blogspot.co.uk/

My favourite days update so far :thumbup:

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https://lostvinylgemsofthe60s.blogspot.co.uk/

Hi, today's update features:

BUDDY GRECO

DAVE WALTON

THE MANHATTANS

CANDY & THE KISSES

BEN E KING

IVANS MEADS

TOMMY NEAL

JERRY FULLER

ISABEL BOND

GLORIA ROMA

THE HONEYBUS

THE AMERICAN POETS

LLOYD & THE GROOVERS

I ROY & DENNIS WALKS

HUGH ROY

THE MELODIANS

all UK labels

Brilliant job Pete.

Really enjoyable.

Just like looking through a huge pile of old British 45's.

No feeling on earth quite like it!

:thumbsup:

Sean

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Brilliant job Pete.

Really enjoyable.

Just like looking through a huge pile of old British 45's.

No feeling on earth quite like it!

:thumbsup:

Sean

Thanks Sean - that's exactly what it's meant to be. I shall keep adding to it until I run out of "interesting" ones. And not take the easy option by nicking scans from other peoples records. Except cajun hart :lol:

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a mate sent me the link to this blog last week.

I've been hooked ever since.

UK 45s rule.

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a mate sent me the link to this blog last week.

I've been hooked ever since.

UK 45s rule.

Glad you're enjoying it, I'll eventually have a review written of every record as well.

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It's that time of day again - today's LOST VINYL GEMS website update, and it's a really good one today...

RODDIE JOY

JIMMY CLIFF

ALAN DAVID

YARDBIRDS

THE DYNATONES

DEE DEE WARWICK

HELEN SHAPIRO

THE BLUE CHIPS

GENE LATTER

THE BEATSTALKERS

THE MARKETTS

BBC RADIOPHONIC WORKSHOP

MARIE KANE

https://lostvinylgemsofthe60s.blogspot.co.uk/

Really enjoying this Pete.

In fact I just tried to post comment on the Doctor Who record but unfortunately I don't have any of the accounts you need to make a post.

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Really enjoying this Pete.

In fact I just tried to post comment on the Doctor Who record but unfortunately I don't have any of the accounts you need to make a post.

Oh didn't realise they put restrictions on it - probably for spam blocking purposes.

I could post it for you if you like.

Glad you're enjoying it anyway, I've been meaning to do this for years to be honest. And I'm getting a bit more text up there now as well.

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NEW LOST VINYL GEMS BLOGSITE UPDATE, FIRST ONE FOR A FEW DAYS, A COUPLE OF UNMISSABLE TRACKS ON THIS UPDATE.

THE BROTHERS GRIMM

MR. FLOOD'S PARTY

ROBERT PLANT

THE KNICKERBOCKERS

COUNT FIVE

MICHAEL COX

HELEN SHAPIRO

THE CLASSICS

FRANKIE VALLI

VANDYKE & THE BAMBIS

THE BOX TOPS

THE REFLECTIONS

https://lostvinylgemsofthe60s.blogspot.co.uk/

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I never realised the Robert Plant was a cover of The Sharpees on One-Derful!

I never heard the Sharpees! :lol:

That Robert Plant record is tremendous, British blue eyed soul at it's very best.

I never heard the Sharpees! :lol:

That Robert Plant record is tremendous, British blue eyed soul at it's very best.

Does Robert Plant still have a house in the very village in which you reside Mr Smith?

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Does Robert Plant still have a house in the very village in which you reside Mr Smith?

No he never did mate, he lives in Shatterford which is the other side of Kinver. About 12 miles away from here.

Roy Wood lived at Himley but I don't think he does now.

No he never did mate, he lives in Shatterford which is the other side of Kinver. About 12 miles away from here.

Roy Wood lived at Himley but I don't think he does now.

ERRR... he did at one point, his garden backed onto the garden of a kid called Andy who was in my class... if you went over the Ford, and up the hill, lived in a big house up that way somewhere....

Or maybe I imagined it.......

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ERRR... he did at one point, his garden backed onto the garden of a kid called Andy who was in my class... if you went over the Ford, and up the hill, lived in a big house up that way somewhere....

Or maybe I imagined it.......

You're thinking of the Ferro factory you tw*t :lol:

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LOST VINYL GEMS OF THE 60's first update of the week, mainly reggae but one or two interesting things, reviews of most and also sound clip links too.

TOMMY McCOOK & JIMMY ELLIS

NANCY SINATRA & LEE HAZLEWOOD

ANGELA & THE FANS

THE CANNONBALL BRYAN TRIO

ALTON ELLIS

PHYLLIS DILLON

PETER TOUCH

U-ROY

JAN FENDER

PATSY

RUPIE EDWARDS

THE MATADORS

https://lostvinylgemsofthe60s.blogspot.co.uk/

LOST VINYL GEMS OF THE 60's first update of the week, mainly reggae but one or two interesting things, reviews of most and also sound clip links too.

TOMMY McCOOK & JIMMY ELLIS

NANCY SINATRA & LEE HAZLEWOOD

ANGELA & THE FANS

THE CANNONBALL BRYAN TRIO

ALTON ELLIS

PHYLLIS DILLON

PETER TOUC

U-ROY

JAN FENDER

PATSY

RUPIE EDWARDS

THE MATADORS

https://lostvinylgemsofthe60s.blogspot.co.uk/

thanks pete for the info on my conversation ive got the akee 45 why no title on the 2nd track b side ? Atb t
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thanks pete for the info on my conversation ive got the akee 45 why no title on the 2nd track b side ? Atb t

Does yours play at 33 rpm as well - suppose it must do. But both sides of President on Green Door play at 45.

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