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Think that one was "Party Over Yonder" on Dotty's. Same flip - "I Need You" ??? Cheers Richard

Hi Matt Here's a scan of my copy Cheers Richard

Well .. "Baby Boy" was also done by Ja Neen Henry on Blue Rock. Great version And Ja Neen (Andrea) Henry is Andrea Henry Cheers Richard

This one does seem to be being chased by quite a few folk with demand driving price up. A great record, but not Northern at all. Is this in demand as a so-called 'crossover' tune? Can't remember how much I paid for mine to be honest - had it a while - so I'm not much help I'm afraid Cheers Richard

Thanks for the advice guys. Have to say I'm still a bit sceptical given the residues issue that must exist with some cloths - especially the 'home made' varieties. If supposedly inert plastic sleeves can damage vinyl it surprises me that residues from other products don't. Any chemists on here care to comment please? Cheers Richard

Hi Matt Yes, I have a copy. Here it is loaded up recently to Refosoul I will scan the label later and post up the pic. Like your copy it's not that great condition visually. However, it plays fine. Nice record Cheers Richard

Thanks for all the tips and advice guys This thread really helped me decide on the type of sleeves to go for. Important to get this right as it's quite a big investment to do the whole lot. On the issue of plastic sleeves, one thing is for sure - I am going to avoid plastic sleeves for everything - with the exception of the archive quality type made of Mylar (for outside company bags). Cheers Richard

Still looking for these two If you can help out please just PM me Cheers Richard

Thanks Chalky Will give this a go Cheers Richard

Thanks for all the info guys - much appreciated Cheers Richard

How about this Northern classic with Popcorn sharing writing credits, producing it, and publishing it through his A La King publishing Co. Awesome hypnotic beat to this, typical of Popcorn and really quite distinctive Cheers Richard

Hi Roger - presuming this covers all of Popcorn's work - not just recoding artist, but also writer, producer etc.? Cheers Richard

Hi all I'm looking for a small carrying case to hold between 25 and 50 singles. Anyone know if such a thing can be bought as new these days - or am I looking at needing to find a second-hand retro case? The type that was common in the 70s/80s - plastic finish with a handle on top and a (lockable) catch on the front - would be fine. However, if there was also a fight case type box that might be even better. I know some of the flight case manufacturers (Swan Flight only seem to do 100 count boxes or higher) so please only recommend a website/manufacturer if you know they actually do 25-50 count small boxes Thanks in advance. Cheers Richard

Only problem mate is sometimes you buy a record graded Ex+ and it turns out to be S+ Happy Christmas to all Cheers Richard

I don't get that Dave Do you mean Americans don't grade Mint Minus? If so, how come as there seems to be loads of M- (they just don't grade Ex)? Cheers Richard

Hi all I have been wondering about record cleaning cloths - sad I know I know a few people still sell them and some swear by them. However, having read the thread where the negative effects of plastic sleeves on treasured vinyl were discussed, I have been wondering about record cleaning cloths. Are they 'safe' and can they be recommended? If so,which are the best and where can I get them please? Cheers Richard

Yeah - that's about bang on Chalky Less is more on grade banding I reckon. Excellent can be a useful grade and is probably essential for the UK market (although generally the US guys don't use it at all and their VG+ can be close to top quality condition). Agree there should not be any more than one plus (+) sign, and probably no minus (-) signs at all. For example, to me E+ means nothing except a bit of lack of confidence in grading There are 3 types of grading to be considered: 1) Visual grading of vinyl 2) Visual grading of labels (and/or photos/scans) 3) Play grading for sound quality I think there should be grading of both 1) vinyl and 2) labels for all sales. In addition, for the more expensive items there should also be play grading IMO (difficult if handling a lot of items I know, but essential if selling pricey records). And c'mon guys - with vinyl and label grading this should also be for both sides of the record if they are different Cheers Richard

Oh - Bob Reeco was a pseudonym for Robert Hamilton Cheers Richard

Hi Eddie There are yellow issues and white DJ copies credited to Popcorn Wylie and Bob Reeco. Plus there are several different label layouts of each type. That is just down to using different pressing plants. Manship's Guide has the Bob Reeco version as higher in price compared to the Popcorn Wylie. Not sure which came first and why to be honest. Cheers Richard

Hi all I wondered what people thought about starting up a Soul Source guide to record grading - a kind of best practice guide. Although there are published grading systems out there such as Goldmine and Record Collector, these do not really give practical tips on how to go about grading (e.g. holding a record up to a bright light to see the true surface condition, or checking for different types of warping). As someone who tries to follow the published gradings and who also rates label and vinyl condition high on my list of priorities for collecting I am sometimes disappointed when receiving records that in my view are a long way off their described condition. My take on this is that some people simply just struggle on a practical basis to put records into sensible grade categories. This can just be a question of how to go about it. The Northern/Rare Soul scene has also tended to avoid the established grading systems - so one man's 'Excellent' is another man's 'VG+'. Often it seems that 'Excellent' is used as a catch-all grade. Don't get me started on 'Mint Minus' or 'Near Mint' and some of what gets described in those categories It just occurred to me that something here on Soul Source, with a bit of practical advice on how to grade-check records and describe them according to a common grading system could be useful for both sellers and buyers. I'm thinking that a thread to capture the various grade categories, tips on how to grade in practice, issues, grumbles etc. would be useful. This could then be pulled together into a practical guide of some sort which takes things step by step. I would be happy to put some effort in to pull this together if it helps. Or am I just too much of a condition anorak? Interested to hear what you all think. Cheers Richard

Hi all Again, for anyone interested in Detroit stuff here is what I played on Deans' show on Tuesday night. Apologies to anyone who listened for starting a couple of these off at 33rpm! Cheers Richard 1. Louis Curry - You're Just Plain Nice (Reel) 2. Leah Dawson & Choker Campbell Orch - My Mechanical Man (Magic City) - nice green & gold issue 3. Willie Kendrick - What's That On Your Finger (RCA Victor) 4. Durettes - Sweet Sweet Love (SVR) 5. Nelson Sanders - This Love Is Here To Stay (La Beat) 6. Technics - Hey Girl Don't Leave Me (Chex) 7. Tommy Smiley - I Won't Cry (Marquee) 8. Barbara Jean & Lyrics - Any Two Can Play It (Big Hit) 9. Cody Black - Love Like I Never Had (Ram-Brock) 10. EJ & Echoes - You're Gonna Hurt (Diamond Jim) 11. Sandy Hollis - Tables Will Turn (Big Wheel) 12. Little Rodger Hatcher - Get A Hold Of Yourself (Del-La Northern) 13. Perfections - I Love You My Love (SVR) - requested flip of the Durettes 14. Johnnie Mae Matthews - Got-To Be On (The Case) (Art) 15. Jimmy Soul Clark - I Blew A Good Thing (Karen) 16. Little Rena Scott - I Just Can't Forget That Boy (Grand Junction) 17. Carol Anderson - I'm Not Worried (Whip) 18. Horace Williams - I'm Going Christmas Shopping (Magic City) - THE best Christmas record

I'm sure there's a childish joke in there somewhere

It's easy when you know how, but can be baffling if you don't There are several threads on here explaining this is a high level of detail with technical descriptions etc. Try searching the look 'at your box' forum with key words Failing that I'm sure someone will post up the link Cheers Richard

Hadn't noticed until you mentioned it - but yes, same lyrics - well spotted! George McGregor was the writer of 'I Just Can't Forget That Boy' and the co-writer of 'Hit and Run' - so I guess it's OK him re-using the lyrics Cheers Richard

Hi all Just a quick reminder that tonight is Dean Anderson's brilliant Northern Soul Show on Boundary Sound Radio from Newark The show goes out from 7:00pm - 9:00pm You can tune in and find details on www.boundarysound.co.uk or tune in locally on 102.6 FM Dean's guest tonight is me! - Richard Johnstone from Newark - playing a selection of rare soul sounds from the Motorcity Cheers Richard