Orotava Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 This has probably been done before but we all too often see boots described as originals on eBay, and just to restore the natural balance and order of things I wondered whether folks have actually bought an original listed as a pressing?? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Pete S Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Someone I know but a Delreys Incorporated pressing off ebay about 6 months ago and it was original - I know because he sent it to me to verify it - it's going to come up for sale today I think. 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dave Rimmer Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Many years ago I bought several Okeh singles as a 'lot' of pressings. The photo showed quite clearly that they all had large 45s, and some of them had not even been booted. I also bought an original Sam & Kitty on 4 Brothers out of a box at a venue, which was sold as a pressing but was original. 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Seem to remember someone on here think it was a very well known Dj who brought a copy of Billy Woods that's the best one that has always stayed in my mind Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
JOE TORQUAY Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 MAGNIFICENTS / MY HEART IS CALLING / DEE-GEE 3008 BOUGHT THIS FOR $5 AS A RE-ISSUE BEFORE THE POSTAGE WENT UP. HAVING BOUGHT A RE-ISSUE BEFORE THAT FOR £6 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Stateside Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 I sold an original of Saxie Russell to a guy in New York who asked for his money back because he believed the original was pale green! In fact I think I got Pete S to verify it for me because he didn't believe me. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tlscapital Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 (edited) Once saw Edward Hamilton 'baby don't you weep' Mary Jane minty picked for 3 or 5 £ out of the "imports" selection. I was jealous. Edited June 5, 2014 by tlscapital Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Jim G Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Sold my Servicemen "I Need a helping hand" Patheway for 25p as all my mates said it was a boot ( well it was 1974 what did I know as a teenager!) Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Harry Crosby Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Jerry Cook, was one of mine £3,00 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Chris L Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 This has probably been done before but we all too often see boots described as originals on eBay, and just to restore the natural balance and order of things I wondered whether folks have actually bought an original listed as a pressing?? Yes "The Catwalk" by Gerry & Paul, the person who sold it to me said it was a boot because the labels were on the wrong sides, in fact the originals have that. Also a Moses Smith for a pal, when I got it, it turned to be an original. Yes it does happen. Also had people who were trying to shift stuff who weren't really sure if it was a boot or not when I got them they were originals, those Okeh with scratched matrix's for example. 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Chris L Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Jerry Cook, was one of mine £3,00 At least they have original labels Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
soulperson Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 i.ve bought THE BLENDELS YOU NEED LOVE on DONTEE.how can i tell if its real or not? its a sort of very light green Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mal C Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 (edited) i.ve bought THE BLENDELS YOU NEED LOVE on DONTEE.how can i tell if its real or not? its a sort of very light green The colour is pretty close if I remember right, but you can see a sort of rounding pattern on the label, hard to describe, but the vinyl should give it away pretty quickly. Its a reasonably flimsy pressing the boot... Ive got the boot, and the only way I'd part with it is if I had the dosh and opportunity for an original, which never seems to come up... Malcolm Edited June 5, 2014 by Mal C Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Bigsoulman Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 This has probably been done before but we all too often see boots described as originals on eBay, and just to restore the natural balance and order of things I wondered whether folks have actually bought an original listed as a pressing?? Yes, The Younghearts A Little Togetherness, from a supposed respected dealer as well but to his credit he refunded me after I returned it. A pretty convincing boot I must say. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
dthedrug Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 Hi all.... yes I got an EARL JACKSON "SOUL SELF SATISFACTIN" ABC 1142 DEMO, from John W, at the 86Club for £1 he said it was a boot, it was no boot but 100% original DAVE K 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Bo Diddley Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 I had a Marke Jackson - I'll Never Forget You, Jamie Demo for £2. The seller had bought it in the early/mid 70's (when he DJ'ed) and assumed it was a Boot due to the general crappy apearence of the black & white print and it hadn't cost him much at the time! I already had an issue but couldn't leave it behind. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Steve Plumb Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 Just done it myself TODAY Was selling what i thought was a reissue of a white Arctic demo of Teddy & The Fingerpoppers until I realised it's never been reissued on white demo - doh! Thank fook I pulled it before it ended 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mick Holdsworth Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 I picked up a red issue Sidras Theme in a "Reissues - £5 each or 3 for £10" box at Bretby in the mid 90's - (nearly) all the rest were boots. I had to pay £5.00 as I couldn't find another two records to justify spending another £5.00 ... Showed it to Pep and he went and had a look and came back to me with a Sandy Wynns / Touch Of Venus on black Champion, which I missed completely. Cheers Mick 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Bo Diddley Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 (edited) Just done it myself TODAY Was selling what i thought was a reissue of a white Arctic demo of Teddy & The Fingerpoppers until I realised it's never been reissued on white demo - doh! Thank fook I pulled it before it ended AgggHHHH!!!!!!!!!! I was watching that. Was willing to put up with the dimples Edited June 5, 2014 by bo diddley 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Steve Plumb Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 AgggHHHH!!!!!!!!!! I was watching that. Was willing to put up with the dimples Yeah, I think there's some disappointed eBay watchers today The pips/dimples can only be heard occasionally on it too and then only in the backgorund - looks far worse than it plays for sure! My apologies, I certainly didn't do it on purpose Cheers Steve 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mach Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 Got a paul sindab, do what you wanna do on hype for tenner. also bought yvonne daniels on sterling at wigan in 79 for a whole quid! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
aiden Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 Once saw Dave Hamilton 'baby don't you weep' Mary Jane minty picked for 3 or 5 £ out of the "imports" selection. I was jealous. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
aiden Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 Edward Hamilton recorded on Mary Jane Baby dont you weep not Dave Hamilton. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Chris L Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 Yes, The Younghearts A Little Togetherness, from a supposed respected dealer as well but to his credit he refunded me after I returned it. A pretty convincing boot I must say. Very............... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Chris L Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 Hi all.... yes I got an EARL JACKSON "SOUL SELF SATISFACTIN" ABC 1142 DEMO, from John W, at the 86Club for £1 he said it was a boot, it was no boot but 100% original DAVE K WOW !! 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tlscapital Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 Edward Hamilton recorded on Mary Jane Baby dont you weep not Dave Hamilton. Yes, edit ! Cheers Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Eddie Hubbard Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 Bought Tony Hester - Watch Yourself [ Karate ] and Tobi Lark - Challenge My Love [ Topper ] for £3 each out of a box marked Northern Soul reissues at a record fair .Was so excited I left Sandra Phillips - World Without Sunshine issue behind ,also £3...... 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Codfromderby Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 Bought Tony Hester - Watch Yourself [ Karate ] and Tobi Lark - Challenge My Love [ Topper ] for £3 each out of a box marked Northern Soul reissues at a record fair .Was so excited I left Sandra Phillips - World Without Sunshine issue behind ,also £3...... when i read this post the hairs on the back of my neck stood up, i,ll explain ,about 20 years ago i sold most of my records to someone i knew, only to buy them back about 10 years later, some of them were missing from the original lot including tobi lark challenge my love tony hester watch yourself sandra phillips world without sunshine issue coincidence ? 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
soulperson Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 The colour is pretty close if I remember right, but you can see a sort of rounding pattern on the label, hard to describe, but the vinyl should give it away pretty quickly. Its a reasonably flimsy pressing the boot... Ive got the boot, and the only way I'd part with it is if I had the dosh and opportunity for an original, which never seems to come up... Malcolm Malc,thanks.this is not flimsy at all,infact quite sturdy.no pattern on label.it may be real then??? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
soulperson Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Malc,thanks.this is not flimsy at all,infact quite sturdy.no pattern on label.it may be real then??? just noticed the matrix has 5-20-69 scratched in.does this help Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mal C Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Malc,thanks.this is not flimsy at all,infact quite sturdy.no pattern on label.it may be real then??? let me check the dead wax on my pressing, then you will know. I'l come back a bit later. mal Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Gene-R Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 (edited) i.ve bought THE BLENDELS YOU NEED LOVE on DONTEE.how can i tell if its real or not? its a sort of very light green Originals are light blue, not green. Only the boots are light green. Check the differences below, and then tell me that the colours are close! Edited June 6, 2014 by Gene-R Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
soulperson Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 thank you so much for the info. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Gene-R Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 thank you so much for the info. No probs - hope it's helped you with your copy. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dave Fleming Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Got these Originals off eBay cheap both listed as reissues, Mixed Emotions -Gold of my life, Jimmy Conwell - Too much Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Eddie Hubbard Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 when i read this post the hairs on the back of my neck stood up, i,ll explain ,about 20 years ago i sold most of my records to someone i knew, only to buy them back about 10 years later, some of them were missing from the original lot including tobi lark challenge my love tony hester watch yourself sandra phillips world without sunshine issue coincidence ? Probably not a coincidence , the record dealer was from Derby ....... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Rom1 Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 The Coasters "Crazy baby" (Atco)...I think people have had good (or mostly bad) surprise with this one... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 (edited) White demo original of "Quick Change Artist"/Give The man A Chance" - Soul Twins on Karen in mint condition! £4 at a nighter.The seller thought it was a boot!!! Edited June 7, 2014 by Guest Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Codfromderby Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 Probably not a coincidence , the record dealer was from Derby ....... reckon it must have been more of a mishap than something more sinister as some really good stuff was still there when i got the records back, good find for you though 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Sheldonsoul Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 Edward Hamilton recorded on Mary Jane Baby dont you weep not Dave Hamilton. Diddy ! Lol Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
John A Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 (edited) Ironic really how we're all too quick to jump all over a seller who's knocking out a boot as an original but aren't so quick to impart our knowledge and wisdom when it's the other way round Edited June 9, 2014 by John A 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Benji Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Ironic really how we're all too quick to jump all over a seller who's knocking out a boot as an original but aren't so quick to impart our knowledge and wisdom when it's the other way round At the end of the day we're all opprtunists, aren't we? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
hovis09 Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 I once bought a billy harner what about the music inst on uk kama sutra for £1.50 (yes the super rare one and sold to r searling) it was described as follows you can have it for thirty bob mate because its got no words on it.......yes this is true Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Godzilla Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 I once bought a billy harner what about the music inst on uk kama sutra for £1.50 (yes the super rare one and sold to r searling) it was described as follows you can have it for thirty bob mate because its got no words on it.......yes this is true I remember him playing it the night you sold it to him. Don't think we realised at the time quite how rare it was! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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