Barry Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 Being a jack of all trades kind of bloke, I was from an early age very aware of the prolific release rate of West End Records - I bought this at Wigan on a 7" for £8...but I've never seen a 12" copy of it. Knowing what I do about West End, I shouldn't even embarass myself by making this post [as I would think it obvious that it must have been released on a 12"), but again - I've never come across one. Can someone prove me wrong? And if so, sell me a 12" of it? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
boba Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 Being a jack of all trades kind of bloke, I was from an early age very aware of the prolific release rate of West End Records - I bought this at Wigan on a 7" for £8...but I've never seen a 12" copy of it. Knowing what I do about West End, I shouldn't even embarass myself by making this post [as I would think it obvious that it must have been released on a 12"), but again - I've never come across one. Can someone prove me wrong? And if so, sell me a 12" of it? https://www1.gemm.com/item/BILLY--NICHOLS/D...G/GML125973809/ Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Cunnie Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 Not 100% on this Barry but seem to remember it coming out twice on West End on 12" One version lasted 5 minutes + and another version was over 9 minutes. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 (edited) Not 100% on this Barry but seem to remember it coming out twice on West End on 12" One version lasted 5 minutes + and another version was over 9 minutes. [/quo Like Martine states , I am unsure as well , having not been a DJ according to some people ....... Malc Burton Edited May 11, 2008 by Malc Burton Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Grumpyfella Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 (edited) Not 100% on this Barry but seem to remember it coming out twice on West End on 12" One version lasted 5 minutes + and another version was over 9 minutes. Hi all got the 9min 12". would try and post a scan but unable at moment classic tune - should get played more oftern take it easy phil Edited May 11, 2008 by grumpyfella Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 Billy Nichols 12" Westend 22126 12 a. DIAMOND RING 9' 25 " b. DIAMOND RING 5'.40" + bonus track MY WOMAN hope that helps. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Sean Hampsey Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 The copy I always played at Clifton Hall was a 12". Don't remember the duration, though. Sean Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest eedeecee Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 Being a jack of all trades kind of bloke, I was from an early age very aware of the prolific release rate of West End Records - I bought this at Wigan on a 7" for £8...but I've never seen a 12" copy of it. Knowing what I do about West End, I shouldn't even embarass myself by making this post [as I would think it obvious that it must have been released on a 12"), but again - I've never come across one. Can someone prove me wrong? And if so, sell me a 12" of it? FYI official first commercial release of the 12" 1980 West End Records. Acetates with the 9'.25" Larry Levan mix were on rotation at the Paradise Garage before this 12" came out. Not as big as 'give your body up to the music' by Billy Nichols in 1979, but a strong follow-up in a great 9'.25" Levan Mix. Larry being credited as 'consultant' on the label Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Soul Shrews Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 Hi Eddy Wheres that blue label 12 from ? Cheers Paul Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Shsdave Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Being a jack of all trades kind of bloke, I was from an early age very aware of the prolific release rate of West End Records - I bought this at Wigan on a 7" for £8...but I've never seen a 12" copy of it. Knowing what I do about West End, I shouldn't even embarass myself by making this post [as I would think it obvious that it must have been released on a 12"), but again - I've never come across one. Can someone prove me wrong? And if so, sell me a 12" of it? If I had the faintest idea of value I would Barry Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Barry Posted May 16, 2008 Author Share Posted May 16, 2008 Obviously West End released a 12", but not a week has gone by without me digging in US released material and, again, I have never come across one. Thanks for putting a long forgotten bug bear to rest folks - I'll have the 12" if anyone wants to part - can't wait to hear the 9 min edit. Cheers. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Barry Posted May 16, 2008 Author Share Posted May 16, 2008 FYI official first commercial release of the 12" 1980 West End Records. Acetates with the 9'.25" Larry Levan mix were on rotation at the Paradise Garage before this 12" came out. Not as big as 'give your body up to the music' by Billy Nichols in 1979, but a strong follow-up in a great 9'.25" Levan Mix. Larry being credited as 'consultant' on the label Maybe not to the NY club scene at the time, but to me it p*sses over it, both in it's production and also vocally. Killer dancer. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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