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John Manship Auction Results 12-3-2014

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Contours Can You Jerk Like Me C/w That Day When She Needed Me

OK you British Tamla Motown nuts - yes you know who you are. You’re the guys who have spent a lifetime completing number runs, eternally upgrading in your quest for complete TMG purity.

Well, even the most OCD-vinyl afflicted obsessive amongst you may not own a copy of this 1964 UK non-hit, in flawless conditiob, still cocooned in it’s original birth-sleeve.

Labels are unblemished - vinyl only reveals the merest paper contact blemish in strong light - after spending 50 years sitting in it’s serial numbered Stateside bag.

The insane about condition - this will make you feel normal for a dddd-day or two..

Sorry, this item has already been won!
The winning bid was £ 171.00

 
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Gallahads I've Got To Find A Way C/w Once I Had Love

One insanely hard record to find - one that is yet to fully have it’s day - personally I only know of Rugby DJ Phil Shields championing it at the moment - but perhaps one of the very few NS Jock to own a copy.

Full-throttle California vocal-group Northern Soul with all those ingredients that make a Northern Soul rarity stand-out and special. An aggressive horn presence, runs head-on into wild-mix of vocal pitches as it squeals it’s way from one peak to another - blaring trumpets summon up even harder working voices that never strain or falter as they deliver PROPER NORTHERN SOUL.

The flipside is considered a fine vocal-group “Doo-wop” trophy and that side (only) was bootlegged, triggered by it’s rarity and demand. But listening to it now after many years - I consider this side too strong Northern Soul but down a pace to a creamy NS Stroller dripping with quality.

Two great sides that surely someone besides “The Irish” can recognize it’s potential as a 4 figure monster.  

Sorry, this item has already been won!
The winning bid was £ 616.00

 
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Fabulous Play Mates Don't Turn Your Back (on Loving) C/w I Ain'r Gonna Be No Fool (for You)

It’s that Bay Area genius Harold Andrews, who yet again delivers stand-out Soul. As he captures the rich “Cornelius Brothers & Sister Rose” type of atmosphere with this cultured mid-tempo dance-groove. Shimmering with beautifully arranged vocal gliding on a wave of strings and horns.

Fully 20 years earlier he created “The Inticers” double-masterpiece on Baby Luv! in-between he pleasured the rare-soul fan with all his fabulous material on “Balance” all for little or no reward; except for huge adulation from those Europeans who are forever digging below the surface for their choice of Soul Music.

This 45, as one “Soul Essence” regular told me “just my favourite tune of all time” funny how Harold’s work consistently sparks off nothing but favourable comment.

This one one of his most-elusive works and it’s drenched in class!!!

Sorry, this item has already been won!
The winning bid was £ 664.00

 
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Willie Parker I've Got To Fight It C/w Let's Start A Thing Now

Here’s is another example of bemusing rarity as every other release, of the 5 Willie Parker had for this notable Chicago label is not so hard to acquire.

The blaring horns exploding on the very first note, does not deter Willie Parker in the slightest as his growling vocal rises up to perfectly marry into Eddie Silvers & Maurice Simpkins torrid session.

It is an almighty slab of Northern Soul tat has been perched and ready to go for decades - occasionally getting the turntable time it obviously deserves, only to again fall into the swamp of the under-played.

For those who adore the dance-floor-destroyers, the relentless ear-drum shatterers that defy rhythm or reason as to why they are not in 2014 considered timeless NS classic.

If as time marches on you prefer your footwork a tad slower - get a load of the flipside - an equally impressive Northern Soul production.

This copy is astonishingly PERFECT in ever way.

Sorry, this item has already been won!
The winning bid was £ 187.00

 
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Shirley Lawson One More Chance C/w The Star
  • the WITHDRAWN Soul City #108 due to legal issues with the UK’s “Back Beat Records” official licensee “ISLAND RECORDS”

This copy is so untouched and perfect you can still see the paper-flakes hangin’ on the inside of the “dinked” 4 prong center. I’m flabbergasted this 45 is 46 years old and looks like Dave Godin has just handed it over he Soul City Shop counter to you.

Well it did come from the “Wheeler’s” collection which he last handled in 1971.. little wonder this offering is in blinding condition

As for the music the 45 gives up, click the soundfile to reveal exactly why this is Soul City’s most-wanted, most valuable release - gaze upon the scan - enlarge to witness those paper flakes - just amazing!

resist if you can….

  • thank to Dave Kilworth for Soul City documentation (scan provided) this item is for provenance ONLY - and does NOT come with the record.

Sorry, this item has already been won!
The winning bid was £ 412.00

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  • Pete S
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    That price for Shirley Lawson is a joke, if it was withdrawn then they carried on selling afterwards because there are hundreds of copies around, that's three times what it's worth in my opinion.  The

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    I don't agree Richard. People stop coming on here when all they read is how wonderful people are, all the events are packed and all the endless YouTube posts are brilliant.   A great numbe

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    I don't wish to be rude Quinvy and I do read your posts with interest, but who are you?  Your profile does not identify you and you never sign your posts.  Your talking about Manship, Tim Brown

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I reckon John's auctions are the best on the planet. They are totally transparent and fail safe by offering an extended bidding phase that averts last minute problems. The supporting blurb might be a tad overhyped but is a joy to read and discuss - I've already said on SS, the sales' summaries should be put into a book. John has an unrivalled knowledge of the soul market as he is the first dealer to receive calls for in-demanders, sleepers, unknowns and rarities. Some of the prices his auction items fetch might appear ridiculously high to us voyeurs, but someone is evidently pleased to part with the funds so let them spend. There are also bargains to be had from John's offerings so it's always worth a long shot bidding on an unfashionable record. Gone are the days of sealed bids when you end up paying more than you should. eBay has its virtues but deductions make sellers and buyers feel fleeced. John sets the standard in a business in which other auctions such as those of Tim and Pat, are called into question. My only complaint is that he doesn't offer a free pie for every £100 spent...

Edited by FRANKIE CROCKER

Yep, there you go again - Mr axe to grind

 

Shameful  :no:  :no:  :no:

 

Blimey, talk about exaggerating.  He's absolutely spot on in everything he says.  There should not be any sacred cows.  

I reckon John's auctions are the best on the planet. They are totally transparent and fail safe by offering an extended bidding phase that averts last minute problems. The supporting blurb might be a tad overhyped but is a joy to read and discuss - I've already said on SS, the sales' summaries should be put into a book. John has an unrivalled knowledge of the soul market as he is the first dealer to receive calls for in-demanders, sleepers, unknowns and rarities. Some of the prices his auction items fetch might appear ridiculously high to us voyeurs, but someone is evidently pleased to part with the funds so let them spend. There are also bargains to be had from John's offerings so it's always worth a long shot bidding on an unfashionable record. Gone are the days of sealed bids when you end up paying more than you should. eBay has its virtues but deductions make sellers and buyers feel fleeced. John sets the standard in a business in which other auctions such as those of Tim and Pat, are called into question. My only complaint is that he doesn't offer a free pie for every £100 spent...

 

Yep, pity on the rest of us poor clueless wretches. We can only aspire to these great heights.

* I make this comment because I am not happy with the insinuation that anyone else running an auction is untrustworthy.  

Edited by Pete S

I've had a few bargains of JM auctions and if I had the cash would of bet on the Jackie Day which IMHO is a bargain considering what it normally sells for.  

If I was to sell anything rare or half decent or worth a few quid I would defo go to JM if I couldn't sell it meself as he obviously gets top prices most of the time and probably has the biggest mailing list in Rare Soul.   

Have you lot seen this, should reignite the debate a bit. lol

 

https://www.raresoulman.co.uk/auction/8829/happy

 

Darren

Someone said the other week that JM will probably have a copy of that up for auction  :yes:  but that price just proves that there really is demented twats with no brains and far too much money out there somewhere  :ohmy:  retards frigging retards  :lol:

I know, it's difficult.  On the last day of the Del Larks, I had no phone calls at all, and then about 6 starting at ten minutes before the end.  I was getting email bids, but I couldn't get to them because I was on the phone, I replied to an emailer at 7:57 to please ring his bid in, lo and behold I end it at 8pm and an email arrives at 8:01 with a bid higher than the one I closed it at.

This is why I hate auctions.  Except I have a Salvadors coming up soon, so same thing again..

 

Pete,if you have a Salvadors coming up,could i suggest you lock the thread after your initial opening post.? Would save you a lot of grief.Only post when you have a Bid Update.? 

velvet hammer has been going up, has gone over $200 a few times on ebay recently. 300 pounds is pretty high though.

Yep, pity on the rest of us poor clueless wretches. We can only aspire to these great heights.

* I make this comment because I am not happy with the insinuation that anyone else running an auction is untrustworthy.  

Hi Pete. The comment simply implied there were other auctions open to criticism. There was no allegation that every auctioneer was untrustworthy. Even apparently trustworthy auctions can be called into question or open to debate as this thread and another one earlier in the week testifies.

John sets the standard in a business in which other auctions such as those of Tim and Pat, are called into question.

 

 

I bid once on JM's auction. I won it with just the one bid of £400 for Sam Ward some years ago.

 

I got an email notification I'd won.

 

So first available opportunity I phoned to sort out payment.

 

I was told record was lost or misplaced. Took a few, often irate, phone calls to sort out and after a week it turned up and I was able to pay.

 

Though it ended well for me I was not impressed and didn't bother again.

 

ROD

There you go again Mr Sycophant. 

 

And I'll say it again, I have no axe to grind I just have an opinion.

I don't think your allowed to have an opinion,

on here Phil.

unless you agree with everything of course.  :thumbsup:

 

Steve.

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I don't think your allowed to have an opinion,

on here Phil.

unless you agree with everything of course.  :thumbsup:

 

Steve.

 

 

i' would say a very small amount of members think that way Steve

am sure the majority of members all get what the place is all about   :thumbsup:

cheers

mike

John sets the standard in a business in which other auctions such as those of Tim and Pat, are called into question.

 

 

I bid once on JM's auction. I won it with just the one bid of £400 for Sam Ward some years ago.

 

I got an email notification I'd won.

 

So first available opportunity I phoned to sort out payment.

 

I was told record was lost or misplaced. Took a few, often irate, phone calls to sort out and after a week it turned up and I was able to pay.

 

Though it ended well for me I was not impressed and didn't bother again.

 

ROD

Hi Rod. Incidents like this should not occur within a well run business. I can understand why you would refrain from bidding in subsequent auctions. If it helps you to reach closure on this matter, I'd be pleased to take Sam Ward off you for £400...

modernsoulsucks, on 16 Mar 2014 - 7:54 PM, said:

 

 

 

I bid once on JM's auction. I won it with just the one bid of £400 for Sam Ward some years ago.

 

 

 

ROD

Evening Rod

 

You occasionally and quite rightly moderate some of my posts - mainly in freebasing, usually with a voice of reason. On this occasion I hope you don't mind me pointing out the "I once bid" bit of your post. I suspect in any business that there will always be a mistake or a problem - one swallow does not a summer make though does it?

 

I don't know Johnny Manship that well - however, I've always received a first class service when buying from him and I've always found him pleasant on the odd occasion that I've spoken to him.

 

Cheers

 

Peter

Had a lot of records off John when collecting including high ticket ones, whether by auction or set sale I was always satisfied , and recouped all my money and some when I sold them on...

Peter, I was just replying to setting the standard comment.

 

For me the standard was poor hence no second bid.

 

That's as a buyer.

 

As someone who ran a record business involving going to US for stock, selling 45s at clubs,record fairs, at the stall and by mail order seems rather disorganised if the claim is that JM is superior in any way to other dealers.

 

You may care to look at my fb on here.

 

ROD

modernsoulsucks, on 16 Mar 2014 - 9:45 PM, said:modernsoulsucks, on 16 Mar 2014 - 9:45 PM, said:

Peter, I was just replying to setting the standard comment.

 

For me the standard was poor hence no second bid.

 

That's as a buyer.

 

As someone who ran a record business involving going to US for stock, selling 45s at clubs, at the stall and by mail order seems rather disorganised if the claim is that JM is superior in any way to other dealers.

 

You may care to look at my fb on here.

 

ROD

Not sure that I've ever questioned your feedback as a buyer have I? Is that a bit of swerve ball there mate? Anyway, I've said my bit - I certainly don't wish to fall out with you or anyone else. Incidentally, I'm pretty sure that I've bought bits from you in the past - way before SS or FB existed. Had no problem then and I sure ain't got one now.

 

All the best Rod.

 

Peter

 

:thumbsup:

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I'm not falling out.

 

It is annoying, like Pete S mentioned earlier, that somehow the service offered by other good dealers is not seen as equal to JM standard.

 

The fb is for selling.

 

ROD

modernsoulsucks, on 16 Mar 2014 - 9:59 PM, said:

I'm not falling out.

 

It is annoying, like Pete S mentioned earlier, that somehow the service offered by other good dealers is not seen as equal to JM standard.

 

The fb is for selling.

 

ROD

Yep meant to say seller - my mistake.

 

Anyway, I'm off to watch Justified and to finish my Rioja.

 

:D

Pete. Ended up going for £62 which I don't think is a bad price.   Steve

 

About right or even a tad high I would've thought Steve, but yea going off recent sales who knows? My 'no bids' comment was in relation to the recent 3 figure valuations,

 

I'll put mine back then :D

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