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Ezzie, mate.. just being in the pleasure of your salubrious company has GOT to be worth AT LEAST the equivalent of a four figure 45 Monsieur Le Feengerless

That is the ONE consolation in all this, Steve, in that I'm fortunate to have been in the position whereby I can sell some amazingly choice bits from the collection without any effect, in the slightest, on my DJ sets !! Mainly.. because all the records I play out are CRAP !! SOOO looking forward to my stint at The ATTIC ... Anyone got any records they could lend me ?!? Fingers..

Adam.. PURLEEEASE !! Now then, your young daughter - as we both know - is a very observant little thing, and displays advanced intelligence for one of such tender years (obviously takes after her mother then !?! ), so.. might I suggest you just have a little chat with her ?? 'Cos I'm quite confident even SHE will, very quickly, be able to tell you that.. Even plastic surgery would prove useless, in my case, & would not achieve ANYTHING that could possibly be anywhere NEAR realistically constructive for THIS conk !! Fingers..

Cheers Johno.. and very much appreciated buddy !! You 'FLUSH' at the moment, mate ?? Fingers..

Appreciate your kind sentiments matey. But, Max.. I've ALWAYS had problems buddy, I mean.. I GOT NO BL**DY FINGERS !! Fingers.. ps. That's the joy of humour.. it don't cost anything !!

Is that the Sonny 'Dave' Daye, (that released on Ring-O) Andy ?? Appreciate your assistance buddy Fingers..

Whoever told you that is an OUT & OUT LIAR.. !! & only WINDING you up, Tony.. How many times have I told you ?? - don't believe EVERYTHING you're told

Just now going through my 'Main' box - to pull a few things I'd be happy to let go of. Values will range from the low £100's to four-figure price-tags, and will include some extremely 'Select' & 'Choice' rarities.. Needs must, I'm afraid - since having my life (quite literally) turned 'on it's head' in December - and having exhausted all my 'spare' spondoolies over the past four months just to ensure I 'stand still' - it is now imperitive for me to insure I meet (at least) my 'normal' monthly outgoings (mortgage, etc) until the due legal process I have to now go through has run it's course and rulings have been made (hopefully - resolve is achieved..) Unfortunately, the 'right kind' of legal expertise required doesn't come cheap - and they want a serious wedge placed 'on account', hence the neccessity to decide to select 45's from my collection that I WON'T regret, and am quite happy, selling off. As they say.. 'Brand New Day - SAME OLD SHIT' !! The list should be ready - and available for general perusal - later this evening so.. WATCH THIS SPACE !! Fingers..

Well.. !! 'SPOT ON' - I think, and sums it up quite comprehensively on ALL points, I believe !! Well said, That Man.. Fingers..

40 YEARS !! Blimey.. And there wuz me thinkin' you wuz only 28 !! I (hopefully) look forward to catching you at the Marrs on Sunday, James, my dear chappy type person who abhors conflict of whatever sort.. YOU NAUGHTY, NAUGHTY BOY, YOU.. !! Fingers..

Must say that both Sebastian & Marc have made excellent observations !! I include a scan of the LP for comparison of font sizes, placement, etc - and add fuel to the flames concerning the company sleeve for the 45: There is no mention on the LP sleeve, WHATSOEVER, that there is a giveaway 45 contained in the album.. so WHY would they put the 45 in a company sleeve !?! Fingers

Don't know if you can utilise this one Neil.. ?? Why there is only one of them pictured I dunno !?! - and I don't know which one he is, either.. !! Fingers

I saw Adam (Topping) of Soul Supermarket.com (SS ID: soul45ers) on Sturday - he had a copy in his sales box, if any help to you. Fingers

The LP is what gave birth to the 45 - ONLY available as a 'Promo' item, and given away FREE inside the album. I've not looked at the one currently on ebay, but it SHOULD contain details on the label to the effect of; from the LP 'The Original And New '58/'68 Get A Job' along with 'PROMO'. If it DOESN'T display that info I (personally) wouldn't touch it with the proverbial Barge pole !! Fingers..

Here's the LP itself - both sides - to complete the 'set' Fingers..

That appealed to me, that did !! Fingers..

FOOK ME !! Moddy, either you must be a 'Fly On The Wall'.. or I need to borrow that 'ALL-SEEING, ALL-KNOWING' Crystal Ball you got !! In fact - Who the Fook pulled your string !?! Fingers..

Aah.. but have you heard the FEMALE cover ?? From the Australasian continent ?? Fooking 'eck as like !! It has me totally won over.. and looking forward to giving it some turntable action in the near future to encourage it's exposure - talk about POWERFUL !! Fingers..

If I'M fortunate enough to come up on the Lotto before the event.. I would very willingly - and without ANY hesitation - cover ANY & ALL costs for this (ALREADY, very, VERY auspicious occassion ANYWAY !! But which shows potential to become one, seriously 'MEGA') promotion !! I would love to be able to do that for my Top Fave couple.. TRANDY. Two people very, very, special to me. Great (and becoming ever greater) Friends who's enthusiasm is much respected by me.. What wondrous memories await us, this coming Easter Monday's keenly awaited 'Shindig' (April 13) ?? Can't wait 'till it gets here - 'cos I just KNOW they gonna be NOTHING but EXCELLENT !! and forever greatly treasured !! Oops.. I just made yet ANOTHER mess on the floor.. Sorry!! But I DO get SOOO excited !! Fingers..

Most DEFINATELY.. Oh, YES.. indeedy !! and - yet ANOTHER disc first brought to my attention courtesy of my ever so Wonderful & Brilliant wife, Sue !! (in 1992..) Fingers..

Saw one for sale at Barnsley couple o' weeks back - that was priced at £100 - so would reinforce your sentiments, methinks, ed.. Fingers

Well I'D say.. £5k CASH, plus a good six-or-so Bell Studio Acetate 45's from your collection would be a fair deal !! a BARGAIN in fact.. Fingers

Are any of those takes the same as the CD only cut - the same speed as 'All For You' - the flip to Earl Van Dyke's 6x6 on T.Motown ?? THAT is the best version. Bob Hinsley has an 8" or 10" acetate that he spins it off but don't know the origins of his copy. Fingers..

Mmm.. that 'INFAMOUS' Jamie/Guyden set-up !! AND that particular 45 of Kenny Gamble's (very highly rated tune, personally) 'The JOKE'S On You' - Mmm.. Am I the only one on SS with distinctive & ever-engraved memories of the (mixture, of..) 'rumours', 'suppositions', & 'facts' relayed over the years (decades, now) concerning, firstly, the said J/G stable (that has produced countless gems to sate our passions, here, in the uk since the 60's) including 'tales' concerning 'face to face' dealings with the 'Principal' of the operation ?? Secondly.. the validity (as a genuine 60's original) of ANY copies of the Mr Gamble 45 - EXCEPT !! for a SINGLE - solitary.. 'TEST PRESSING' (the label owner confirming the originality of the said 'test' as the 'only' authentic 60's recording of 'TJOY' in vinyl format - during a 'face to face' with a certain UK based individual). Details (that I, personally, have derived) concerning this fact - & some others (after first hearing a 'rumour' in the late 70's) has come from long-standing & highly respected individuals (some, even, classed as 'Authorities'.. & 'Household Names'.. amongst the soul fraternity) and over a period of decades. too. With the main 'facts' confirmed by one particular (Staff's based & 'Top', 'TOP') individual, an infinite 'mine of knowledge', with 'years' spent in tracking down Artist(s)/Producers etc. With clever foresight - creating audio cassette tapes (transcripts) of most of his successful meetings & interviews with the numerous great soul music purveyors he encountered as a 'record' for prosperity to be shared (ideally) amongst the far spread 'disciples of soul', around all the lands. Ultimately, 'placing' another identified 'piece' of the gigantic 'puzzle' which surrounds our beloved tunes - with ideal potential for 'individual' publications of 'The Stories', discovered from these iconic figures.. People SO important a part of our wondrous 'Rare Soul Music' scene. The Test Pressing came via John Anderson of Soul Bowl. It wasn't 'fortunes' to purchase - but not too far short of a weeks wages at the time (£20 possibly ?? - though I'm certain that my long-term friend, and constant travelling companion at that time.. Kyp 'The Faith' Highbury, could confirm the 'exact' figure !! he having a fantastic memory for those types of facts). Yep.. that was my copy - until selling up in the early 80's. Can't remember where it went exactly - but wouldn't be suprised if it was another 45 that 'Mr Destiny Records' ripped me off for !! (Along with the likes of Lester Tipton; Sam Williams; plus my '1 of 3' - at the time - Magnetics 'Lady In Green'.. to name but a few !!) I still have my list of items (with respective individual 'achieved' sale prices ), from that time, that sold through (or to) Destiny Records (List) so could probably confirm if it did actually 'move' to Nottingham. Certainly not heard ANYTHING, whatsoever, since that time as to it's potential whereabouts - or movements. Food for thought.. innit !?! - 'Where Are they Now'.. ?? Back to the 'remainder' copies of the 45 - again, the individual from Staffs, relayed the tale of his meetings, with the 'Owner', during one visit Stateside - and the discovery's he made through resulting conversation & questions/answers. Not JUST about any one particular release from the stable, either !! Uh uh. Nope.. the ENTIRE CATALOGUE !! I don't mean that to say that the 'entire output' is not original 60's. That is not even an issue with most of the releases. I refer more about the 'availability' of copies of individual 45's from the long, long, list of 'desireables' included within their extensive catalogue. Am I the only one to remember (any of) these 'stories', 'rumours' etc. ?? Surely not. Have I 'rung any bells' for anyone out there ?? Unlocked a memory file that's been 'stashed' away, perhaps ?? No ?? Now - 'I'M' not saying (either way) that the K Gamble 45's 'Are' - or 'Are Not' - 'pucker', 'kosher', 'authentic' or 'real' etc. But, what I would like to do - is remind people of another (relevant) 'Scenario'.. About records that (still !!) sell, as 'originals' (to 'respected' & 'knowledgeable' collectors & DJ's, too), when in actual fact they are boots/counterfeits. Some - produced that long ago (and not all in the UK) that they have long been forgotten. (Or, as is quite easily the case these days, some people are not aware of in the first place - we aren't ALL from the same 'era'. There are a LOT of much younger 'regular' attendees on the current scene) Now, THAT is a fact - SO.. !?! FOOD FOR THOUGHT ?? Anyone ?? Fingers..

Wouldn't mind a copy of each of these.. !! Fingers..