Back in the mid 80's, I went to a black music record fair at the Old Vic hotel in Wolverhampton and picked up a copy of Edwin Starr - I have faith in you on UK Polydor. It was in great condition, except for some wavy writing in ballpoint pen on the SOS side.

A couple of years ago I decided to catalogue my collection of 45's on my PC, including making notes about condition etc. It was only then that I noticed that the writing was actually Edwin's signature! 

I guess that in some circumstances, writing, or even radio station stickers can add interest and desirability to a record. A radio station sticker can put a 45 in a specific place in time I guess.

 

Does anyone else have anything of interest, or maybe you always like your labels 100% clean?

Edited April 20, 201411 yr by Soul16

About 20 years ago I bought this Jimmy Cliff Ska 45 described as 'writing on label'......

 

Imagine my surprise when I turned it upside down to find Jimmy's signature!!

Edited April 21, 201411 yr by Soul-Slider

Sorted.

That was my old copy i sold to you Gaz that i got from Gilly who got it from Johnnie Mae

ive got a larry wright on a go go....but some bloke called popcorn wylie has scribbled his name on it.......also a joseph moore scribbled on by joseph moore

Yes and that bloke called "popcorn" also wrote my name on the label

That was my old copy i sold to you Gaz that i got from Gilly who got it from Johnnie Mae

Yes got this on video?dvd of the great woman herself doing it

My duke Browner demo had 9c (9 cents) written on it.

I wish

Not sure if i know you mate but i hope you are well and fully recovered

Thank you think I am fixed now.

Yes bri..gilly saw the clip on utube yesterday

Johnny mae singing and signing it in her kitchen

Fantastic...

here is a few, jimmy ruffin, phil flowers with the great tune discontented (thee version) berry gordy on the tape and the smokey robinson.  a few years ago I  won a  records  lot on ebay for about 4 dollars and when the came this smokey signature was among them, not sure if the brian rae one counts but still a piece of soul history

Here are a couple with Stickers that should be classed as part of a records promotion and therefore Belong.

 

Nice to have a clean label but certain Stickers / DJ Graffiti from back in the 60s I don't mind.

 

Regarding Graffiti, It's probably Impossible to verify / endorse , Sometimes it just looks right so fair enough.

 

Artist, Producer, etc  Signed copies It really comes down to research / provenance I suppose.

 

 

Music promoter in '50s, '60s

CHIGAGO TRIBUNE >>> HOWARD BEDNO <<<

subtle, i think the creations on globe one is the best so far. one of the best records and i would have never noticed the valentine's day.

 

you gotta pop out the metal center on that cheryl ann. i finally picked up that skill after years of unsuccessful attempts. apparently all rockabilly collectors can do it in 2 seconds.

I don't want to risk breaking it Boba ....

I have a copy of Standing at a Standstill by Sherlock Holmes which has been signed by him. Unfortunately I don't know how to post a picture.

I have a copy of Standing at a Standstill by Sherlock Holmes which has been signed by him. Unfortunately I don't know how to post a picture.

 

Oh come on ...  it's elementary my dear Watson 

Sorted.

It looks like a nice copy, that has been defaced by having writing on the label!!!

Autographs on labels, are records that have been defaced/damaged by having writing on the label!

 

There are only a set number of originals in the world of each record, and they can never be replaced!!! 

 

Each one that gets damaged is one less for ever!

Edited April 30, 201411 yr by Guest

Well if that's the case Ray Pollard defaced my Shrine 45 "This time"!!! Others artists also seem to have also defaced 45 and lps.... 

Asked tommy hunt to sign this about 15 yrs back.

Think he,d had a few he did it with big felt tip.

If you are gonna ask artists to add signatures this is a safer option...

 

Edited May 1, 201411 yr by Windlesoul

Got this14707 up left side(14706 on flip). With new hit up right side of label.