Seems to be quite difficult to get a first issue these day's, has it dissapeared?, never hear it played out, cracking record, any views?

Lenny

Seems to be quite difficult to get a first issue these day's, has it dissapeared?, never hear it played out, cracking record, any views?

Lenny

Agreed lenny on of my favourites, and you never hear it out now, havn`t seen one for sale now you come to mention it for many years now, wasn`t it also on an lp CAVIAR & CHITLINS if my memory serves me right, but yes top tune imho

Side one track one HARRY

Cheers Paul

Seems to be quite difficult to get a first issue these day's, has it dissapeared?, never hear it played out, cracking record, any views?

Lenny

How do you tell the first issue Lenny? I've had this in the 70's from John Anderson I seem to remember, orange RCA in a company bag.

Jordi

Agreed lenny on of my favourites, and you never hear it out now, havn`t seen one for sale now you come to mention it for many years now, wasn`t it also on an lp CAVIAR & CHITLINS if my memory serves me right, but yes top tune imho

That's right Harry, not a bad album as well, I've got an orange issue which I think was the third , but would love to get my hands on the first one, have played it out a few times but not much response I'm afraid

Len

That's right Harry, not a bad album as well, I've got an orange issue which I think was the third , but would love to get my hands on the first one, have played it out a few times but not much response I'm afraid

Len

Yeh i fist heard it on the jumpin at the go go album one of the best compilation albums again imho, theres a lot off there you never hear anymore rose valentine for one think its just too fast for todays crowd bobbettes happy go lucky another one, i still love em though

...theres a lot off there you never hear anymore rose valentine for one think its just too fast for todays crowd...

It was a bit too fast at the time! (played a lot by Blue Max at the Cats, C.January 1974) Great side though, eh?

Edited April 25, 200817 yr by mel brat

How do you tell the first issue Lenny? I've had this in the 70's from John Anderson I seem to remember, orange RCA in a company bag.

Jordi

RCA 9723 seems to be the first one mate, thats the one i've got, there's no mention of a black issue in JM's book, the yellow one is of course the demo and the third one in the picture seems to be a re-issue, need a bit more confirmation tho,

L

RCA 9723 seems to be the first one mate, thats the one i've got, there's no mention of a black issue in JM's book, the yellow one is of course the demo and the third one in the picture seems to be a re-issue, need a bit more confirmation tho,

L

I've got an Orange issue don't think it ever came out on Black was release too late for that. One of my all time favs. I will be spinning it at the next WE Got Soul Baby! on May 4th your thread reminded me what a brill tune it is. So thanx for that!

Agreed lenny on of my favourites, and you never hear it out now, havn`t seen one for sale now you come to mention it for many years now, wasn`t it also on an lp CAVIAR & CHITLINS if my memory serves me right, but yes top tune imho

It is also on the same UK RCA album that has Willie Kendricks - Change Your Ways

I used to own it, I think it is .......Soul

Someone here will know.

Posike has one sold this month on Ebay for £65 (demo)

https://www.popsike.com/php/detaildata.php?...nr=160223715030

Edited April 26, 200817 yr by jim g

that all time classic line-IT`S ALMOST LIKE EATING PEAS BY THE POUND, THEN WRAPPING UP IN ADHESIVE TAPE FROM THE WAIST DOWN, what a line top class

Yeh i fist heard it on the jumpin at the go go album one of the best compilation albums again imho, theres a lot off there you never hear anymore rose valentine for one think its just too fast for todays crowd bobbettes happy go lucky another one, i still love em though

Absolute belter of a track. I love the fast stuff. Still have a few years left in me yet

Was never issued on black roger as you say its a late one, think the change over was about 68/69 as with herb wards honest to goodness

Thanks Harry, I know that you used to collect Black Issues.

Often wondered if any were produced during the Label Design change over.

I agree fantastic oldie, great lyrics.

What about the British issue? What does the first one of those look like?

Thanks Harry, I know that you used to collect Black Issues.

Often wondered if any were produced during the Label Design change over.

yeh i used to roger there was one of those amazing tales of a judy freeman black issue, also we looked for a pied piper label for a while due to another myth, nice thought though, a nice michael & raymond on pied piper

RCA 9723 seems to be the first one mate, thats the one i've got, there's no mention of a black issue in JM's book, the yellow one is of course the demo and the third one in the picture seems to be a re-issue, need a bit more confirmation tho,

L

As you say 47-9723 is the first issue. Second issue is No. 48-1035

had the second issue in my sales bo for several years on and off at £30 and less ., never sold it,havent seen a 1st issue for ages,also got that lp with e kendricks on as well for sale, £20,no takers on that either...............maybe i dont go to the right do,s? or greedy perhaps? ezzie i know what your replies are gonna be..and im not, will take eciters to wolves 2nite to see what happens

had the second issue in my sales bo for several years on and off at £30 and less ., never sold it,havent seen a 1st issue for ages,also got that lp with e kendricks on as well for sale, £20,no takers on that either...............maybe i dont go to the right do,s? or greedy perhaps? ezzie i know what your replies are gonna be..and im not, will take eciters to wolves 2nite to see what happens

wonder if your mind will be blown to pieces tonight again mate..........see ya there or be square

What a record and what a night at the casino and also at a very rare ormskirk all-dayer........

intro lyrics outstanding.........

What a record and what a night at the casino and also at a very rare ormskirk all-dayer........

intro lyrics outstanding.........

As I always say about this record.

Amazing Lyrics & where would you start writing such a Gem.

Just so pleased that they did.

As I always say about this record.

Amazing Lyrics & where would you start writing such a Gem.

Just so pleased that they did.

yeh some writing that DYNAMITE & NITROGLYCERINE, IS LIKE A FIRE CRACKER COMPARED TO YOU! great stuff indeed ps who was the writers on that one roger?

Edited April 26, 200817 yr by HARRY CROSBY

I agree fantastic oldie, great lyrics.

What about the British issue? What does the first one of those look like?

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i spun this at the last nuneaton coop and it was still a floorpacker

mines a yellow demo

im not 100% but im sure this came out on UK Contempo or mojo?

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i spun this at the last nuneaton coop and it was still a floorpacker

mines a yellow demo

im not 100% but im sure this came out on UK Contempo or mojo?

Don't think it ever got a UK issue on a 45. The Contempo issue is a re-recording.

Therefore, the "A Little Bit Of Soul" album remains the UK original, along with Willie Kendrick.

Paul

Don't think it ever got a UK issue on a 45. The Contempo issue is a re-recording.

Therefore, the "A Little Bit Of Soul" album remains the UK original, along with Willie Kendrick.

Paul

It came out on a Rca Victor Maxi-Single RCA Victor 2655

Beverly Ann - The Exciters - Ray Paige

You've Got Your Mind On Other Things /Blowing Up My Mind / Ain't No Soul

I have it somewhere, couldn't lay my hands on it o scan at the moment.

Edited April 26, 200817 yr by 45cellar

played this in bournemouth at the railway club and it emptied the floor.

sold it recently to a SS bod for £25 and now every bugger is bigging it up

ps who was the writers on that one roger?

Banks-Rooney. They wrote all the songs of the LP but one, written by Kelly-Banks.

Is it just me that would have thought of it as not being hugely quick? To me 'quick' is "I'll Be There"

Banks-Rooney. They wrote all the songs of the LP but one, written by Kelly-Banks.

I think there's a good crossover track on the LP as well but I can't remember the track. I remember buying the UK Contempo version of "Blowing up..." and the disappointment when I heard it was unbelievable. Absolute pile of... compared to the USA RCA version, and there was no indication that it was gonna be different from the far superior USA version.

Jordi

Is it just me that would have thought of it as not being hugely quick? To me 'quick' is "I'll Be There"

very good point mate, this isnt quick or fast at all

Banks-Rooney. They wrote all the songs of the LP but one, written by Kelly-Banks.

Yes, mainly Banks-Rooney, apart from the one track.

"Movin' Too Slow" is a good track too.

Edited April 26, 200817 yr by 45cellar

Hey Roger!

Great scans again mate.

Peter

The flip was an R&B hit so it's not that rare a 45, though utterly brilliant.

Hey Roger!

Great scans again mate.

Peter

Thanks Peter,

I have been practicing with a couple of freeware programs that I found.

Starting to use the technique for record scans in "The Sharp End Of Vinyl".

I will try to keep it pleasing to the eye, and not become psychedelic, or anything like that.

Think this must be one of the first Northern LP's I bought, forgot how good it was. I have some of these on CD now, funny but I even forgot I first heard them back then in 78.

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i spun this at the last nuneaton coop and it was still a floorpacker

mines a yellow demo

im not 100% but im sure this came out on UK Contempo or mojo?

Ignore me.

For some reason i thought i had a British RCA issue, but i just dug it out and it is US. Plus i always thought it was a second issue, but turns out it's a first issue, so even better.

It came out on a Rca Victor Maxi-Single RCA Victor 2655

Beverly Ann - The Exciters - Ray Paige

You've Got Your Mind On Other Things /Blowing Up My Mind / Ain't No Soul

I have it somewhere, couldn't lay my hands on it o scan at the moment.

OOps, forgot all about that one. I did get it at the time of release as well. Obviously the long term memory is on it's way out as well now

Paul

I had the little bit of soul album in 1973...I was always under the impression that the exciters and Willie Kendricks were both played off the album first and although my memory is shot I'm sure late days Torch...

UK EP -

Exciters - Blowing Up My Mind/Ray Paige - Ain't No Soul

Beverly Ann- You've Got Your Mind On Other Things

P

Edited April 27, 200817 yr by paup-ine

UK EP -

Exciters - Blowing Up My Mind/Ray Paige - Ain't No Soul

Beverly Ann- You've Got Your Mind On Other Things

P

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Thank You,

I know that I still have this, must have placed it in the wrong case.

Edited April 27, 200817 yr by 45cellar

Banks-Rooney. They wrote all the songs of the LP but one, written by Kelly-Banks.

Cheers mate

Agreed lenny on of my favourites, and you never hear it out now, havn`t seen one for sale now you come to mention it for many years now, wasn`t it also on an lp CAVIAR & CHITLINS if my memory serves me right, but yes top tune imho

ALSO ON A LITTLE BIT OF SOUL ALBUM. RCA COMPILATION,and mines autographed....

Westy

Two French EP's :

and what 'bout this one ?

(1977)

Yes, mainly Banks-Rooney, apart from the one track.

"Movin' Too Slow" is a good track too.

Movin' Too Slow was played by Wigan Paul at 'In The Groove' in Southport a couple of weeks ago, it sounded great. Never heard it before but had the same backing track as another old tune but I couldn't put my finger on it.

Can anyone post it as a sound clip?

Sean.

Many thanks Roger, I'm very impressed. You're right it is a good tune.

You've just solved something that's been buggin me for three weeks (since I heard it first). I thought it had the same backing as something else, but it hasn't. It just reminds me of Reggie Garner- Hot Line.

Cheers mate,

Sean

PLAYED 'Blowin up my mind' last night @ We Got Soul Baby! Here in Bournemouth. Packed the floor & a round of applause! Still some life in the old dog yet!

ahh yes in deed i played moving to slow at my do in southport the other week nearly pips blowing up my mind i think ??? ,but am happy to say i got the rca 45 as well and started to play it again after hearing it for the first time in donkys years at blackpool tower wkender this year got mixed feedback from the floor , i can hear it now stomping away in mr Mms ahh the momorys what a tune yet another tune left on the shelf !

ahh yes in deed i played moving to slow at my do in southport the other week nearly pips blowing up my mind i think ??? ,but am happy to say i got the rca 45 as well and started to play it again after hearing it for the first time in donkys years at blackpool tower wkender this year got mixed feedback from the floor , i can hear it now stomping away in mr Mms ahh the momorys what a tune yet another tune left on the shelf !

Time to get those tunes off the shelves me thinks. I'm sure you'll agree Paul. Back of the box stuff and underplayed oldies seems to be the essence at the moment. And about time too!

Along with the new up tempo raraties we're hearing, the likes of Burnley, Lifeline and Lowton DDA, the scene has become exciting again!

All the best mate, Sean.

Time to get those tunes off the shelves me thinks. I'm sure you'll agree Paul. Back of the box stuff and underplayed oldies seems to be the essence at the moment. And about time too!

Along with the new up tempo raraties we're hearing, the likes of Burnley, Lifeline and Lowton DDA, the scene has become exciting again!

All the best mate, Sean.

yes sean couldent agree more mate but my mate just down the rd from me at the legion has been doing it now for at least a year have a look at the dj's play list for the night 'after my do it is incredible but yet same old problem atendance geting low he is thinking of teaming up with me and doing a big venue and just go for the right mix rather than sticking with the rare stuff that way we try and keep the two camps happy so with my brains and his records lol haaaaa cheers sean see yer soon mate

got a first issue orange a few months back off ebay for £35...always goes down well in bristol...wicked lyrics

some great album sleeves out there