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WOW!!!

Now that´s what I call a release - brilliant!

Alvin Cash - "Sweatin'"...WOW a vocal version to the legendary Kinnetics Band Toddlin Town test pressing!

Larry & Hippies "Soul Do It" is a reworking of Andre Williams' "You Got It..." / Fabulous Apollos "Determination" / Clarence Jackson "If It Don't Fit...".

Nice!

Can't get the M-Pac or Midas soundclips to open at the moment...site issue?

i spin out the Gospel Ambassadors single ("cleansing power") - your file sounds like a different mix from the single?

i spin out the Gospel Ambassadors single ("cleansing power") - your file sounds like a different mix from the single?

You're right! It does sound like a different mix. We had only had a 1/4" master tape for that particular song, so we opted to use that over doing a vinyl rip.

Way to Go, Secret Stash! Thanks for all of your hard work on this collection!!

Hi twillg

It does look like an extremely exciting set f releases. Do You think that you will be able to give a release to the instrumental of Alvin Cashh-Sweatin'? As per Dave Flynn's earlier post this has legendary status here in the UK

Tony,

 

Thanks for reaching out. I have been messaging with Dave. I'm going to talk with our engineer - I know the tape is a 1/2" four track, but I believe One-derful!'s studio ran two 1/2" machines and would sometimes dump final takes onto the other machine. I think that's what happened with this track (Sweatin' only has one take on this tape (the final vocal version), even though the session sheet notes list about 11-12 takes. There's a chance they dumped down a mixed version, so I will contact our engineer to see if we can isolate the instrumental.

 

Hi twillg
It does look like an extremely exciting set f releases. Do You think that you will be able to give a release to the instrumental of Alvin Cashh-Sweatin'? As per Dave Flynn's earlier post this has legendary status here in the UK

Fingers crossed!

Can't get the M-Pac or Midas soundclips to open at the moment...site issue?

 

Nor me ... anybody know why ?

 

I've just subscribed to the CD releases ... it's very exciting

Andy, 

 

sorry about that! Can you message me more info so I can see what's up?

 

I just cleared the cache in my browser and they're still working for me, but I want to make sure the links work for everyone.

 

Nor me ... anybody know why ?

 

I've just subscribed to the CD releases ... it's very exciting

Tony,

 

our engineer just sent me an instrumental mix of "Sweatin'". 

 

Here's a sample:

https://secretstashrecords.com/AudioClips/ssr2004/alvincash-sweatin-instrumental90.mp3

 

 

Now what should we do with it?

 

Maybe a 45 with vocal version on side A and instrumental on side B. Does anyone have a scan of the acetate? It might be fun to have the mar-v-lus logo for side A and the test pressing label for side B...

 

 

Fingers crossed!

Oh that is brilliant, and brings back so many memories!

I don't know if you know what a cover- up is but it was played covered up as 'Stanley Mitchell-Now You've Got Me Baby', then played as The Kinnettes/ Kinetics Band or other variants. I think that a vocal/inst 45 of this classic Stafford Top Of The World club sound should be very appealing. Of course also with a download !

Thanks so much for digging this out. I've never seen the original acetate so have no idea what it looks like, I believe that Roger Banks has one, or at least he used to.

With regard to the M-Pac and Midas tunes I have been able to play them without problem.

Have you considered compiling a CD from the various labels aimed just at the Northern Soul scene? I would be happy to suggest some tunes.

Thanks again for persevering with the instrumental, that has made my week, and I'm on holiday at the moment!

I can hear the "Sweatin" " mp3 but none of the other audio works for me.

They all play fine here.

just spoke to will, I didn't realise a vinyl version is also available, yey

I love Bull & The Matadors "Apart of My Life" from Toddlin Town LP. Sad that it is so long before the release date

 

Could someone please clarify the postal costs for the CD package.

i.e. is $26 per item, if you wish to receive them individually as released?

Sorry if I'm a bit thick.

Thanks

Mick

Mick,

 

Sorry for the confusion! There's a lot of info to sort through there so I'll break down the important bits.

 

The One-derful! Collection is a series of  6 compilations released separately over the next year. The street date for One-derful! Records is late October, the street date for Mar-V-Lus records in late January, and so on. The CD subscription makes sure you receive all 6 CDs (plus a bonus CD containing 14 additional tracks). 

 

We wanted to offer several shipping options since international postage can add up really quickly. For $26, you are selecting International Shipping with six individual shipments. Which means you will receive each release (plus the bonus CD) when each album is released. The other options have fewer shipments and combine releases together to be shipped together and save on shipping - these mean there will be a longer wait between delivery, but it will also cost less.

 

Please let me know if you have any other questions.

 

Will

 

Could someone please clarify the postal costs for the CD package.

i.e. is $26 per item, if you wish to receive them individually as released?

Sorry if I'm a bit thick.

Thanks

Mick

Its a SoulSource trait for some of us Will.

Does each CD come with its own bonus 45 or is it just the albums?

I think its just with the albums but just to make sure.....

 

Cheers 

Mick,

 

Sorry for the confusion! There's a lot of info to sort through there so I'll break down the important bits.

 

The One-derful! Collection is a series of  6 compilations released separately over the next year. The street date for One-derful! Records is late October, the street date for Mar-V-Lus records in late January, and so on. The CD subscription makes sure you receive all 6 CDs (plus a bonus CD containing 14 additional tracks). 

 

We wanted to offer several shipping options since international postage can add up really quickly. For $26, you are selecting International Shipping with six individual shipments. Which means you will receive each release (plus the bonus CD) when each album is released. The other options have fewer shipments and combine releases together to be shipped together and save on shipping - these mean there will be a longer wait between delivery, but it will also cost less.

 

Please let me know if you have any other questions.

 

Will

Just to be clear, the $26 is a one off payment covering the postage of all six discs i.e. not 6 x $26 ?

Its a SoulSource trait for some of us Will.

Does each CD come with its own bonus 45 or is it just the albums?

I think its just with the albums but just to make sure.....

 

Cheers 

 

 

Steve,

 

No problem! The CDs do not come with bonus 45s. However, the CD subscription includes a 7th CD which takes all 14 tracks from the bonus 45s and puts them in one place.

Just to be clear, the $26 is a one off payment covering the postage of all six discs i.e. not 6 x $26 ?

Mick, that's correct. It is one payment of $26.

Mick, that's correct. It is one payment of $26.

Thanks, that's not so bad.

Steve,

 

No problem! The CDs do not come with bonus 45s. However, the CD subscription includes a 7th CD which takes all 14 tracks from the bonus 45s and puts them in one place.

Dont know about anybody else, but i got the first release in the post this morning the One-derful collection cd. plus the bonus cd .looks great but havnt played it yet.

Hi Will,

Any more news on the Alvin Cash "Sweatin' instrumental coming out on a 45?. 

Just listening to the second set of LP's, quality fantastic and the vocal to the Kinnetts/Kontets.

Impressed that the Mar-V-Lus LP landed at my doorstep today. Top quality! 

Yep mine arrived today too.  Top quality.

 

Louis

Still waiting for mine - opted for having them sent in pairs - anyone else received theirs yet?

Still waiting for mine - opted for having them sent in pairs - anyone else received theirs yet?

Yes, and as said above, it's very good. Slightly boring front cover like the last one and a discography would have been nice, but the music is excellent with ten unreleased tracks on the LP.

Got my LP today and its all good news here.   

Does anyone know how to link up with the free download offered with the LP's ?.

Thanks. 

I am now very excited that mine should be with me any minute. As someone said earlier. The Toddlin' Town Bull and the Matadors track Apart of my life coming at the end is a top track and would sound great played out at a niter. I've played the Jackson 5 single that came with the first 2 LPs to death

Does anyone know how to link up with the free download offered with the LP's ?.

Thanks. 

 

Didn't realise/know there was a download?

Hi Chalky

The offer of a free download was on a sticker on the LP's  sealed shrink wrap but it doesn't tell us how to proceed .

Hi Chalky

 

My downloads have always been inside album cover, its like a business card from Secret Stash and has the website link and code on it.

 

hope this helps

 

Louis

Hi Chalky

 

My downloads have always been inside album cover, its like a business card from Secret Stash and has the website link and code on it.

 

hope this helps

 

Louis

 

I wlll have a peek inside the cover at the weekend, ta.

I wlll have a peek inside the cover at the weekend, ta.

Have just had a peek in mine and their is a card detailing how to get your free download.

Mine arrived and well pleased.

I got the downloads.  In The Oneder-Ful set there is an extra track...

 

Homero Manzi y Aníbal Troilo - Sur   

 

What is it? 

 

According to wikipedia.....

 

Sur is a tango with music by Aníbal Troilo and lyrics by Homero Manzi. It was first recorded by Troilo's orchestra with vocals by Edmundo Rivero on 23 February 1948. The first live performance, by the same artists, was at the Tibidabo night club in buenos aires

 

Why is it in amongst the downloads?

A cheap way to get the wonderful Blenders on vinyl! :-)

A word of caution......a friend who bought the first LP told me that the downloads are basically not worth having as they are at some insanely low bit rate! Best get burning from the vinyl. .....

Cheers,

Mark R

They sound all right here Mark, certainly don't sound poor.  They are mp3's, 5mb and over per track.  Fine for the iPod. 

I have gotten some emails about this. We sent 320k MP3 files over to the company that hosts our downloads, but it appears there was something weird happening with their system where incorrect files were assigned to some download cards. I have reached out to them to fix the issue, but if the files you downloaded aren't 320k MP3s, please send me a pm and I'll send you a direct link to the correct files.

 

 

 

A cheap way to get the wonderful Blenders on vinyl! :-)

A word of caution......a friend who bought the first LP told me that the downloads are basically not worth having as they are at some insanely low bit rate! Best get burning from the vinyl. .....


Cheers,
Mark R

I'm new to the multi-quote thing! Chalky and PhilReeves:

 

We sent 320k MP3 files over to the company that hosts our downloads, but it appears there was something weird happening with their system where incorrect files were assigned to some download cards. I have reached out to them to fix the issue, but if the files you downloaded aren't 320k MP3s, please send me a pm and I'll send you a direct link to the correct files.

 

I got the downloads.  In The Oneder-Ful set there is an extra track...

 

Homero Manzi y Aníbal Troilo - Sur   

 

What is it? 

 

According to wikipedia.....

 

Sur is a tango with music by Aníbal Troilo and lyrics by Homero Manzi. It was first recorded by Troilo's orchestra with vocals by Edmundo Rivero on 23 February 1948. The first live performance, by the same artists, was at the Tibidabo night club in buenos aires

 

Why is it in amongst the downloads?

 

Does anyone know how to link up with the free download offered with the LP's ?.

Thanks. 

Can you confirm that the purchasers who opted for the albums to be shipped in pairs (three batches) have now been despatched?

 

No sign of them here yet.

Joe I opted for the shipping in pairs and have got my first 2. Came last Thursday. 

Received my replacement Sharpees 45 for the mispress that plays "Valdons" this morning