Royal Esuires - Ain't Gonna Run - HSI Prix

What do people think the realistic price of this?

Many thanks

Royal Esuires - Ain't Gonna Run - HSI Prix

What do people think the realistic price of this?

Many thanks

The last one I sold for £36 a couple of days ago

I have sold them in the past for £400, £300 etc

Royal Esuires - Ain't Gonna Run - HSI Prix

What do people think the realistic price of this?

Many thanks

They usually go for £50 since a load of copies were brought over last year (or the year before?) from the states.

Ste.

It sells weekly on eBay for anywhere between £25 and £40.

So $45 plus postage wasn't a bad price, thought it was worth a bit more though, thanks for the replies

So $45 plus postage wasn't a bad price, thought it was worth a bit more though, thanks for the replies

There's a guy had them on eBay for $50 buy it now for a few months. Never got one cos I don't like it and didn't think I could sell it.

So it seems to have settled at around 25 quid?

There's a guy had them on eBay for $50 buy it now for a few months. Never got one cos I don't like it and didn't think I could sell it.

So it seems to have settled at around 25 quid?

When the last lot where found In the us where they not the ones that if you hold them up to the light you could see though them I'm sure I remember looking at one for sale at the Blackpool black music weekender at the Hilton a few years back the vinyl was no where near as thick as a older found copy. And if I'm right I would think it would affected the price in the two different presses .

Steve J

If you can pick it up for £25 - then it'll be the best 90 fags you never smoked.

If you can pick it up for £25 - then it'll be the best 90 fags you never smoked.

This is the guy that did have them "buy it now" but he's auctioning them now:

https://cgi.ebay.com/GREAT-SWEET-NORTHERN-S...1QQcmdZViewItem

I'm after a copy of this if anyone has one?

Cheers

Doc

In my first edition (2001) manships price guide this was back then listed at £1500, i bought mine some years back and payed a few more quid than £30 ! Just goes to show how prices can be affected when things do turn up in numbers.

Ps i bought it for the flip "Our love use To Be"..think thats what it is called.

Brett

This is the guy that did have them "buy it now" but he's auctioning them now:

https://cgi.ebay.com/GREAT-SWEET-NORTHERN-S...1QQcmdZViewItem

Hello everyone,

there used to be a eBay seller by the name of "Brooklyn Born" from Las Vegas NV too that was listing the same record on ebay $100 a pop a while back,,,any idea if "Mischino" is the same person

thanks

Chronicaret

Phew! I thought I was imagining things again!

Here's a couple of the buy it now doo-daas in his feedback:

https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...em=320222032912

https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...em=320213556550

It raises the question of wether it is a good thing for records to turn up in quantity; on the one hand everyone can have one but on the other good records don't get played any more. Danny Moore for example.

Cheers

Paul

Phew! I thought I was imagining things again!

Here's a couple of the buy it now doo-daas in his feedback:

https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...em=320222032912

https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...em=320213556550

It raises the question of wether it is a good thing for records to turn up in quantity; on the one hand everyone can have one but on the other good records don't get played any more. Danny Moore for example.

Cheers

Paul

Yup. Royal Esquires is a brilliant tune IMO. Why do some folk turn their backs on quality Soul tunes, just because they become available to ordinary collectors and DJs on budgets ? Is this going to happen to the 4 tracks now?

Is it still "Whats in the groove that counts" or "Whats in your bank that counts"

Yup. Royal Esquires is a brilliant tune IMO. Why do some folk turn their backs on quality Soul tunes, just because they become available to ordinary collectors and DJs on budgets ? Is this going to happen to the 4 tracks now?

Is it still "Whats in the groove that counts" or "Whats in your bank that counts"

Totally agree. When Richard Searling had this covered as the Chessmen, never thought I would ever own an original copy in my lifetime, hope the same happens to the Four Tracks. Could find a place for that Mandingo 45 in my collection, might have to get rid of Joe 90 though!!

Yup. Royal Esquires is a brilliant tune IMO. Why do some folk turn their backs on quality Soul tunes, just because they become available to ordinary collectors and DJs on budgets ? Is this going to happen to the 4 tracks now?

Is it still "Whats in the groove that counts" or "Whats in your bank that counts"

Tiss "whats in the groove allways!" but tiss "what was in my bank that counts!" or so the bank Manager told me on my last overdraft application mind you when i asked for a £750.00 overdraft for a old soul record that was for sale he did not seam intrested at all

Steve J

Edited March 10, 200817 yr by SteveJohnston

Totally agree. When Richard Searling had this covered as the Chessmen, never thought I would ever own an original copy in my lifetime, hope the same happens to the Four Tracks. Could find a place for that Mandingo 45 in my collection, might have to get rid of Joe 90 though!!

Bob on!

Me neither mate!

A true high point in your Northern Soul passage comes when you obtain 1) A quality record...and 2) One that is backed up with the 'beautiful resignation' that comes with believing that you will never own one.....and then you do - still a £1500 record for me.

That track is a perfect example of the level that Searling' sets were during that period - in my eyes unsurpassable.

Such a busy and soulfully complex mixture of a track, that touched all the NS bases of the time.

A high point of Richard's playlist for me, that also summed the buzz of the Wigan dancefloor up as well as anything that got played there, at that wonderful time anyhow.

Totally agree. When Richard Searling had this covered as the Chessmen, never thought I would ever own an original copy in my lifetime, hope the same happens to the Four Tracks. Could find a place for that Mandingo 45 in my collection, might have to get rid of Joe 90 though!!

This was actually covered as The Embers " Playing the part of a fool " , The Chessmen c/u was " Like I never did before " which was actually Combinations " Whatcha gonna do " .Cheers ,Eddie

This was actually covered as The Embers " Playing the part of a fool " , The Chessmen c/u was " Like I never did before " which was actually Combinations " Whatcha gonna do " .Cheers ,Eddie

Yup..........on the Oddfellows video (mentioned elsewhere), Keb can be heard introducing this as the Embers in that downstairs room. And definitely "Playing The Part Of A Fool".

A truly magnificent, relentless piece of NS which has the lot.......I don't buy NS, but I really do need to pick one of these up whilst at a nice price

Cheers,

Mark R

both sides are good

Yup..........on the Oddfellows video (mentioned elsewhere), Keb can be heard introducing this as the Embers in that downstairs room. And definitely "Playing The Part Of A Fool".

A truly magnificent, relentless piece of NS which has the lot.......I don't buy NS, but I really do need to pick one of these up whilst at a nice price

Cheers,

Mark R

Agree totally Mark, it's just a stunning tour de force, exciting, relentless, unbelievable arrangements and vocals to die for, even a bit jazzy. One of my absolute favourite tunes. Can you imagine being in the recording studio when this was cut as a single take. It's why I love old 60's and 70's music and why I find a lot of today's sanitised studio produced music, a bit dull in comparison to say the least. Every home should have a Royal Esquires.

Jordi

This was actually covered as The Embers " Playing the part of a fool " , The Chessmen c/u was " Like I never did before " which was actually Combinations " Whatcha gonna do " .Cheers ,Eddie

Thanks Eddie, I realized that when l got up next morning but hoped no one would notice!! Just testing you all for observation! Both fast dancers and both covered and played by Richard Searling around the same time.

Thanks Eddie, I realized that when l got up next morning but hoped no one would notice!! Just testing you all for observation! Both fast dancers and both covered and played by Richard Searling around the same time.

You're right , great period in Wigans musical history eh ? Best ,Eddie

So this was played at Wigan?? What date 79 80 ish.

So this was played at Wigan?? What date 79 80 ish.

80 -81 , From memory , same time as Richard was playing Daybreak [ Tyrone Edwards " Search this world " c/u ] , etc .Used to have a great live tape with these on .Super rare 60's mixed with the best new and recent releases , tons of cover up's , fantastic memories .Best ,Eddie

This was actually covered as The Embers " Playing the part of a fool " , The Chessmen c/u was " Like I never did before " which was actually Combinations " Whatcha gonna do " .Cheers ,Eddie

Gary Rushbrooke spin wasnt it Eddie?

salmon

A record that sums up all the best things about NS musically, a disc I never ever thought I would own, If they were giving em away with cornflakes, it still wouldnt alter the 'hero worship' status this record holds for me........its priceless at any price IMHO.

Russ

Every home should have a Royal Esquires.

Jordi

Agreed. Top tune - hard to dance to though Love blasting this out in the car. Even my son likes it and he's into drum N Bass Must be that manic percussion.

Gary Rushbrooke spin wasnt it Eddie?

salmon

I think Richard had it first , don't know whether he sold it on to Gary , or if Gary got his own copy ? Best ,Eddie

This was actually covered as The Embers " Playing the part of a fool " , The Chessmen c/u was " Like I never did before " which was actually Combinations " Whatcha gonna do " .Cheers ,Eddie

Good shout Eddie, I missed that in the broughagh meself.

I think Richard had it first , don't know whether he sold it on to Gary , or if Gary got his own copy ? Best ,Eddie

Yes indeed Richard first at Wigan

ATB

Steve