The one little vinyl diamond you have in your box, the one you wouldn't part with for the world (or would you?)

Which is it?

not soul, but latin funk boogaloo monster 'Hit The Bongo' on original 45. Unless someone tells me different, the only known copy.

Edited March 29, 200718 yr by mik parry

The one little vinyl diamond you have in your box, the one you wouldn't part with for the world (or would you?)

Which is it?

Luckily, I have a smallish box FULL of "vinyl diamonds"! I hate ever having to part with any of them, whatever their financial value. (I'm not mentioning titles though, as that would seem like bragging!)

Edited March 29, 200718 yr by mel brat

my uk issue of chapter five wouldnt part with it eventhough i very seldom

play it

russ

The one little vinyl diamond you have in your box, the one you wouldn't part with for the world (or would you?)

Which is it?

I bought the limited edition of the Precisions produced for the Prestatyn 2006 weekender. Stood in a queue with my feet on fire for over an hour (regardless of some cockey bint swooshing up and pushing in!). Worth the wait though, the 3 remaining lads signed it and I was happy

The one little vinyl diamond you have in your box, the one you wouldn't part with for the world (or would you?)

Which is it?

Lainie Hill- Time Marches On.

My copy is the one Ginger used to play at St Ives/Cleggy nighters,he sold to Hammy at an alldayer at St Ives in 1979 & I bought it from Hammy the same day (£18,a bloody fortune in them days)

ITS GOING NOWHERE

The one little vinyl diamond you have in your box, the one you wouldn't part with for the world (or would you?)

Which is it?

Not the most expensive record but a real treasure Dee Irwin "You satisfy my needs" (UK Stateside Demo Mint)

Edwin Starr - my weakness is you (Gordy). First original i ever bought. £2.50 Casino record bar. Knew nowt (still don't! ) but recognised the artist

Over the years loads of stuff been and gone, as you would expect, but would never part with this. Sentimental git

Johnny Bragg -They're Talking About Me. Elbejay

The first Northern Soul record i ever bought. As one of the next records I bought soon after says - I aint going nowhere, unless I go with you.

Gotta be Willie Kendricks on RCA issue £10 from a lad called Greg at Wolverhampton many moons ago, had me Demo pinched when someone had me bag away at wigan :angry: just paid £8 and i was only bringing home 35, yes scum were around then as well, mind you, dont suppose I would have bought the issue had that not have happened.

Blimey, where do I start? Had to sell up last year or lose the house.

Selling stuff like Soul Bros. Inc. - Pyramid - Golden Eye I don't think I'll ever get over

Blimey, where do I start? Had to sell up last year or lose the house.

Selling stuff like Soul Bros. Inc. - Pyramid - Golden Eye I don't think I'll ever get over

Jamie, You are not alone mate, there must be a load of people who, for one reason or another have been forced to sell up, me for one, but the pain does ease over time, honestly, chin up mate.

Forced to sell some stunning pieces in the past that I swore I would never, ever part with

Got 3 very special records sitting in my box right now and no-one can take them away from me this time

Not gonna name them though - don't want to tempt fate do I

Have a good day everyone

Karen

Never part with my UK Esther Phillips - Just sy goodbye, purchased from Camden market for four quid. Or the Magnificent Men - All your lovin's gone to my head, bought from Dave Evison on stage at Peterborough just after he played it...

for me it has to be ROOSEVELT MATHEWS " YOU GOT ME DIGGING YOU " KING

still blows me away every time i hear it.

The dozen or so Rock City nighter gems that people have now somehow forgotten

Jimmie Bo Horne "If You Want My Love" Alston. It just does it for me every time.

The dozen or so Rock City nighter gems that people have now somehow forgotten

And They Are

Danny Wagner - I Lost A True Love - Imperial Demo.

Margaret bought me this for Christmas in 1979 before we were even engaged, been married 25 years next month. I remember having a bomb scare at a pub I ran and before the logistics corps carried out a controlled explosion on what turned out to be two telephone directories wrapped in brown paper this was the one record I went back for.

John Andrews- It's just love

for me it has to be ROOSEVELT MATHEWS " YOU GOT ME DIGGING YOU " KING

still blows me away every time i hear it.

I prefer the flip

Jamie, You are not alone mate, there must be a load of people who, for one reason or another have been forced to sell up, me for one, but the pain does ease over time, honestly, chin up mate.

Chins up in my case

Before Steve M, Pikeys Dog or any other Smart R's gets the line in.....

I miss my babies......

Chins up in my case

Quality

I miss my babies......

have you had your breasts removed as well then

sorry x

Just Loving You - Ruby Andrews - Zodiac

Open The Door To Your Heart - Darrell Banks - Stateside

Two quality tunes.......

Me and Julie had these two records at our Weddng Ceremony, fantastic memories of the day, will get buried with them

The one little vinyl diamond you have in your box, the one you wouldn't part with for the world (or would you?)

Which is it?

HOAGY LANDS- THE NEXT IN LINE - STATESIDE DEMO. I only wish it was pressed as a red & white instead of Green & White!!

Cant have it all I suppose.

2nd is Frankie & Johnny - I'll Hold You - UK Decca Demo

ATB - Alamo

have you had your breasts removed as well then

sorry x

Reduction

starvue "body fusion"

my first dance with my wife, then she was with somebody else but i knew like a rare want she had to be mine

i was djing in a broom cupboard for a house party and the ironing board was the table for the decks

must have rewinded "body fusion" about 10 times

never forger that night and we havent looked back since, and she digs good soul music so what more would a man want !

Edited March 30, 200718 yr by sigher the gutter snype

Paul Walters - 521 Records and June Jackson - Your Welcome / Musette

2 recordings It took a long time to get that I simply never get bored of hearing, saying that I could add 200 more but those two are special..

Mal.C

Edited March 30, 200718 yr by Mal.C.

My HMV Demo of The Tams - Hey Girl Don't Bother Me, the record that took me down the soulful road of collecting.

Paul Walters - 521 Records

Mal.C

Love this!!!!

Mine would be The Conquistadores on a white demo. I usually prefer issues as they're more appealing to the eye, but this really does for me!

40 years of collecting you amass alot of stuff that you thought you would never find but the discs I prize so much are:-

J.T.Rythym - All I want is you -Palmer.

The Four Tops - Baby I need your loving - Stateside Demo.

The Four vTops - Ask the lonely / Where did you go - Tamla Motown Demo.

Soul Brothers Inc - Pyramid - Goldeen Eye.

The Velvelettes - That's a funny way - Jobete Music Corp.

Regards

Alan

mike -

cant wait to see you in november when i will talk you out of owning that record and adding it to my collection. love that thing to pieces ... and never see it for sale. at least i will get to hear it played out and will dance my skull off to it.

the one record that i would never get rid of, simply because it just makes me gitty everytime i hear it is Paul Sindab - Cant Wait No Longer on Kasika. just such a happy go lucky tune, with a bit of sentimental value thrown in. will always remind me of one of the funnest weekends i have ever had.

kev

Love this!!!!

Mine would be The Conquistadores on a white demo. I usually prefer issues as they're more appealing to the eye, but this really does for me!

The one ill never sell.

Gloria Hill Be somebody on Deep.

Bought from Randy at the 100 club in 86.

What a TUNE

Al H

Tell Her...Dean Parrish on Boom.....vg--- got it for a mug of tea at Knutsford Services on my first trip to Wigan in 1975. Never been tempted to buy a replacement although it is almost unplayable.

The one ill never sell.

Gloria Hill Be somebody on Deep.

Bought from Randy at the 100 club in 86.

What a TUNE

Al H

Look into my eyes, not around the eyes....you will give me the Gloria Hill - you won't sell it to people who beg you for it Same thing with me. Bought the Tempos 'I'll never forget' off Randy in 80/81ish and it'll be allotted to one lucky person in my will So you'd all better start being nice to me Plus the Spinners on UK R&W Tamla Motown 'How can I/ Sweet Thing'....The fat lady will have sung before I part with that - and I ain't singing Jo

Absolute screamer from back in the day. Encapsulates all the excitement of the era for me.They don't make 'em like this anymore. Frantic perfection. Might not hear it much nowadays but I pull it every now and then. A keeper for life. So good....Tim A wrote a booklet on it!

Regards,

Dave

www.theresthatbeat.com

www.hitsvillesoulclub.com

Two from me

Shirley Wahls - Why Am I Crying - King.Cracking double sider.

The Caesars - Girl,I Miss You - Lanie.

Love them both and wouldn't sell for anything.

Dave.

Cody Black - Slowly Molding - King Demo

or

Troy Dodds - Try My Love - El Camino Demo

or

Bill Brandon - Streets Got My Lady - Piedmont

or

Tavasco - Love Is Trying To Get A Hold Of Me - Rampart Demo

or.....

Not a lot of money. Just exquisite! Soul by the lorry load!

The Emotions - Somebody New - Deep Soul (uk)

three different 45's for three different reasons:

Dobie Gray - Out On The Floor - Charger

The first original US 45 I bought and the last one I'd ever let go - call it played out but to me its the epitome of a Northern Soul dance record and I still love it. I sometimes drop it into a set in the midst of the rare stuff just to show I'm not a vinyl snob and it never fails to fill the floor

Jimmy Burns - I really Love You - Erica

Took me years to get a copy and doubt I would ever get another if I sold it.

Doni Burdick & The Fabulous Thunders - Faith - SIR

A personal gift from a man with whom I became good friends and so it has a lot of sentimental value. Its surreal telling my soulie mates who stay in my spare room that Doni Burdick stayed here lol. Maybe its not the worlds greatest dance track (its a cover of the Melvin Davis version on Mala ) but in terms of rarity its right up there - I only know of two copies and I've got one. A definite keeper.

I never used to like selling anything but now I'm more inclined to let things go to help fund things I really want - I'll be listing a few in sales this weekend

Enjoy your weekend

Mike Bolderson

"The Drifter" on UK. Bit of a cliche tune now, but I love all those ones in the catalogue number. Also, it was a bit of a chase. The guy I bought it from nearly never quite got round to letting me have it even after I had paid for it. (All a very long time ago, but I well remember him and his rancid ilk )

Not a lot of money. Just exquisite! Soul by the lorry load!

The Emotions - Somebody New - Deep Soul (uk)

Agree on that one!

Just sublime.

Sean

Absolute screamer from back in the day. Encapsulates all the excitement of the era for me.They don't make 'em like this anymore. Frantic perfection. Might not hear it much nowadays but I pull it every now and then. A keeper for life. So good....Tim A wrote a booklet on it!

Regards,

Dave

www.theresthatbeat.com

www.hitsvillesoulclub.com

Anyone got one of these to sell or loan me?

(The Tim A Book. Not the record... I got one of them).

Heard about it but not got one?

Sean

For me I'd have to say Cajun Hart - Got to find a way W. Bros demo

Meant so much to me to find this on a car boot about 10 years ago for 50p

Close second is Otis Lee Hard roe to hoe Quaint

Took me so long to get and just sends shivers down the spine still

However, sadly I am selling some personal bits from the collection. Need the money for house improvements. Wants welcome.....

But not my UK labels or Karmello Brooks / Lou Ragland / Ree Flores etc

There is a small list of about 60 "so far"

Best

Rob

why not check out my site at www.hipcityrecords.com

For me I'd have to say Cajun Hart - Got to find a way W. Bros demo

Meant so much to me to find this on a car boot about 10 years ago for 50p

Close second is Otis Lee Hard roe to hoe Quaint

Took me so long to get and just sends shivers down the spine still

However, sadly I am selling some personal bits from the collection. Need the money for house improvements. Wants welcome.....

But not my UK labels or Karmello Brooks / Lou Ragland / Ree Flores etc

There is a small list of about 60 "so far"

Best

Rob

why not check out my site at www.hipcityrecords.com

i'm sure a few would fancy Lewise Bethune if you were selling it

Richie Havens..I can't make it anymore...45 on verve forcast

record im sad i had to sell: Ernie Johnson on Artco, Natural Impulse on Natural Impulse, Eddie Foster on In

record i will never sell: Chuck Womack and the Sweet Souls on Ramco (acetate), Rhythm Machine LP on Lulu (test press), Chucky Thurmon on Thurmoe Blast

Mine is Jackie Wilson - Higher and Higher LP I wanted it so bad for the track Open the door to your heart and i got it. all i need now is the track on Aussie EP and i will be like so happy. it's the top of my wish list.

Jamie, You are not alone mate, there must be a load of people who, for one reason or another have been forced to sell up, me for one, but the pain does ease over time, honestly, chin up mate.

My deepest sympathies to you both, as I've been there myself. (Haven't you heard me loudly wailing over Stevens & Foster? - especially following the recent copy that sold in JM's auction!), not to mention Ujima and the Thompson Brothers...

aaaaaaahhhhggghh! I said NOT to mention them!!!

They don't have to be rare soul sides either, as it's hard enough to get UK 70s soul releases back in mint condition these days, so I wouldn't part with these lightly either! Albums too. It took me over 20 years to find an unplayed UK Warner Bros. copy of "Don't Burn Me" by Paul Kelly, after I foolishly let my first copy go, so this one's staying put!

Edited April 3, 200718 yr by mel brat