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That's my style of collecting too

My impression is that the red issue is fairly common but by comparison a WDJ is quite a bit rarer which puts it at a higher price. I quick peep at Popsike shows 43 red issues and 6 white demos. It's not just recently that prices have been higher on the WDJ. I have a note of Lew Stanley selling a WDJ on eBay back in September 2008 for USD $96.00. Adey Pierce had a WDJ in April 2008 at £75.00. Both are around 5 years ago! More recently - eBay January 2013 a WDJ went for USD $130. Maybe my suggestion of 125 quid was a bit high by comparison but I still reckon the WDJ is worth signficantly more than a red issue. Plus, do a search on here and see how many times Irene & Scotts has appeared in 'wants' recently Cheers Richard

The Celebrities "I Choose You Baby" clearly states Detroit on the label and look at the credits too on that and on "You Didn't Tell The Truth". - Detroit names. They also sound like Detroit recordings. What is the evidence that says these were Philadelphia releases? Cheers Richard Click on pictures to see larger images

This WDJ just went through eBay. Was VG++ with a slight warp 10 bids and 7 bidders - made just under 120 quid. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271224118484?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 Maybe even more than I said for a minter/m- copy then? Cheers Richard

A sad day indeed and a truly great artist. Sincere condolences. This is a great example of Mary's beautiful music R.I.P. Richard

Agree mate - but beat you to that one ages ago - check post #85 You have great taste mate Richard

3 crackers - especially the Creations

Massive record! Pure dead brilliant I picked up the 25 Miles LP from a local junk shop as a 16 year old. This was one of the standout tracks. Totally blew me away Cheers Richard

I am mate - have used Soundcloud but never Mixcloud - but it seems fairly easy and looks nice Enjoy! Richard

Yes, that's it! - sell both and get a Sassy demo - perfection

Yes, that's the sensible answer

Ouch! Good question mate To be honest, I have always had the Sassy copy and find it the most aesthetically pleasing copy - albeit cheaper - but it's not a money thing in this case for me Richard

Right on Derek Richard

Stock, Aitken & Waterman!

You're right Tee - I would probably rather have £15k (or whatever it goes for) worth of sticker demos for cheap Ric-Tics, Golden Worlds, Groovesvilles etc. than have one copy of the Mello Souls

Amazing quality Pete - great stuff Despite what folk say about Mr.M's it's interesting to see how many of the tracks played would still stand up to scrutiny these days as decent 'oldies'. Cheers Richard

Jimmy Robins Expensive version on US Impression. Cheaper version on US Jerhart. Also on UK President. Cheers Richard

No Solid Hitbound Productions?

Cheers for all the info guys - much appreciated Richard

Well I have been thinking about the appropriateness of the term "tub-thumper" in this instance because: 1) It reminds me of Chumbawamba. 2) I have always associated it with: tub-thumper - noun - a noisy, violent, or ranting public speaker. tub-thump - verb - to argue for or promote something vigorously: "[someone] is tub-thumping for a six-month limit on the legislative session". On this basis, surely Chalky would be the tub-thumper due to his enthusiasm for the Mello Souls 45, rather than the record being the tub-thumper? Anyway, so I decided to do a bit of research of the interweb and came up with these alternatives: tubthumper - A tub thumper is fat person usually female who eats ice cream so fast the spoon hits the bottom of the tub with a thump. Dude, that chick`s a total tubthumper! tubthumper - A turd so extraordinarily long that, when dropped, it thumps on the back of the toilet. I just dropped a tubthumper that slapped me in the balls when I squeezed it off! tubthumper A fart released whilst one is seated in a bathtub or other receptacle filled with water or other liquid. As Joan farted during her herbal bath and saw the string of bubbles wobble furiously to the surface, she thought to herself, "My goodness! That was a real tubthumper!" NB - no offence intended - I am simply reporting what I found - so don't shoot the messenger! Care to rethink the initial description of the Mello Souls anyone? Richard

Nice on a WDJ though too

Fabulous record but not a great track to start a set with at a dance venue in my opinion. Richard

That would be a great podcast Pete. J.E. Morgan is correct artist - it's on Theoda records - however, the title is "By My Side" rather than "By Your Side". Oh - did the Turbines get played twice? Cheers Richard

Glynn - are you going to do a cross-post of this thread back on SoulStrut? Cheers Richard

Detroit v Chicago would be a close call Richard