Ady Croasdell

Sorry Bob, I should have A/Bed them before. Yes the Bionic is a re-recording with full group and a similar but different lead to the Psyche version. Psyche is much better, longer, cleaner and much better constructed as a song, they messed up the breaks and chorus/verse structure on the re-release. I can see vocal group fans preferring it though, just for the fact of the group. It took some analysing though, just listening to You Tube versions wouldn't really tell you either way. The disco version is OK, I'm not into it, you might dig it Ian, it takes a while for the chorus to come in and it's cute when it does. I can picture you in the gold lamE suit dancing to this one. I'd not describe the New Image Psyche 45 as psychedelic at all, its soul of its era (mid 70s?) with a slightly electric funk influence. OK of its kind but not for me. Thanks for all the input Bob and the rest of ya.

On Specialty I don't suppose anyone's got a good hi-res scan they could send me? Ady

I think you're making the assumption that the people who buy reissues are the same as buy originals. That's only the case in approx 50% of the buyers, the other 50% are vinyl lovers who don't want to spend £100+ chasing a record. They can get ten or more for that price, often with two good sides. One of our best sellers is a £50 record but our customers would rather buy a UK press for £6-£8 than chase a second hand original on Ebay. Or maybe they ain't got an American middle

The vocal to Sidr's theme was great and Dave wrote some excellent lyrics for it but the vocal mix was too high. I asked him to bring the vocal down and he said it was recorded onto one track not two sadly.

Thanks Ian, I couldn't play the clips though. Can anyone send me an MP3 of it to compare ady.croasdell@btinternet.com Was it ever booted on Psyche or is the chap mixing it up with the Bionic release? Ady

Excellent, that's answered my question, thanks fellas.

The group say that the New Image version is a complete re-recording, but what I'm really asking is did it see any Northern action in the 70s or would any interest in the record from Europe have come from the "rare disco" scene of the time.

I've had some info that this was re-recorded as New Image due to European demand. I think New Image was still in the 70s so I doubt if it was Northern/Modern demand, more likely the UK and NYC disco DJs who were picking up on obscurities in the mid 70s. Can anyone confirm my notion? Ady

Rose will probably be in the next batch but Darrow's project will take a little longer so forthcoming but not imminent. We want to create some demand first and give the record a good run out. I'm sorry I've never heard of those labels

I'll mention it to the sales geezer and see what he says Pete; thanks for the compliment to the firm. My take is that they're not perfect but with the info, scans and pics make a great package to indulge in. I rarely get a chance to play vinyl at the moment so they're grat for me. Our sales are holding up very well indeed in a shrinking market. Licensing, syncs, publishing, vinyl and downloads all help but its the CDs that keep us going. ady

That be Candi Staton inviting you to sample here wares. I didn't get the Darrow reference, he ain't on here! Cheers Ady

Will do Dave, thanks. I wondered who I'd sent them to!

Can anyone supply me with a high-res scan of the sticker on the cover please? Ta in advance Ady ady.croasdell@btinternet.com

All CD folks

Yes, Masterpieces Of Modern Soul Vol 3 CDKEND 364 out at the end of November Ta Ady PS The shorter version we issued on Loleatta's CD was actually the proposed 45 version for the Galaxy flip that didn't happen.

Nice one Bob, I'm not up to date on Armenia but that's rather cute. I'm guessing there's an enclave in California somewhere and these are the all-American descendants of the original settlers? Volume 3 is out at the end of November, I'm writing the notes today! Ady

To anyone in the Leeds area?

It's more glamorous direct from Japan.

Nice one Dave, just the job. Cheers Ady

I know we've been into this one in great detail, but can anyone tell me what the version that Kent and Grapevine (presumably they're the same) originally came out on. I think it was a P-Vine vinyl LP. Title, catalogue number and date would be very handy. Ta Ady

Good offer accepted Ta Ady

It's a very good point. Melba wouldn't have got anything for the promo as it was an agreed deal to promote the track for its future release. It certainly worked as the 45 has been out on at least 4 or 5 different labels, catalogue numbers or re-presses and has notched up a lot of sales for which she would be earning royalties. So Horaces and later Kents would earn her the moolah, but 6T3 or whatever it was, made those possible. For a regular release I think there is a percentage limit on the number of promos you can issue compared to the amount you press but don't quote me. Ady

£500 ono Played once each side. Cheers Ady

Not at all as rare as was supposed then Ta

Thanks Mace, i knew it was one of 'em. Incidentally a couple of years ago someone told me my Johnny Colon 'You Gotta Love Me' was so rare on Cotique that nobody knew it was a 45. Is that right or am I gonna be shot down in flames? Ady