With very few exceptions, I always get rid of my UK issues if I manage to get a JA blank or label copy of a tune. I'm not a 'collector' - I just want to have the tune in its finest splendour, and that almost always means having the JA blank - full bass and treble! There must be something special about pressing 45s in the west indies, 'cos the JA cuts always leave the UK presses for dead. A great case in point is ALL MY LOVING. The UK FAB issue is so weak compared to a JA issue......and Dr Ring Ding is probably the worst example of a UK press sounding horribly wrong. So, for me, I almost nevr buy UK issues. If I could just get myself a JA "The Prophet" (Buster & Slim Smith)........
Dave Mack
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