Billy Jo Jim Bob

This source lists his surname as Palcak and "Kilne" in the middle, but this maybe a typo. Also, the other info is that he was around NJ as opposed to PA, so not sure if he is the same. But he could have moved around I guess.

The term "credible source" is an interesting one Chalky. We have someone writing who clearly knew the group and Bobby Kline having lived nearby him at the time. He confirms Kline was in the group (maybe just for this one recording who knows? ) and yet there are people who seem to cast doubt on this. I would put him as being infinitely more credible than Wiki, Google, me, you or anyone else mate.

Anyone have a copy of 'Magic Love' to sell please ? PM's please with price or I can make an offer...easy either way. Thanks Andy

This was one Chalky https://www.last.fm/music/The+Ocapellos/+wiki Its says nothing except Kline was a member. There was another but I'd have to dig it out as I can't find it. Also if you just type 'Ocapellos' into Google there's an info box on the right side of the screen

Rob have a listen at the flip side 'anytime' it sounds white to me. Also, as you know band members - particularly in local bands - chopped and changed regularly so line ups changed. I wrote something recently on the Imperial Wonders and they changed line up constantly. If the guy on the internet says he was there and knew Kline, then personally I'd go with that. Also the General 45 provides a direct link to Kline. I'm not saying Kline was a constant member as the line up may alter, but there is a distinct lack of information to state that he wasn't (at some point) in my view. I've seen the group photo's (all black line up) but equally I've seen a couple of websites who refer to Kline being a member. Either way we have an 'eyewitness' who knew him and lived in the same area at the time and is clearly into his vocal group's. Based on what I have seen and read I'll stick with he was a member......at some point.....not permanent.

Not sure this is true. From an internet source....."This group evolved from two other East Orange groups called The Crowns (recorded on Snowflake Records) and The Cameos (recorded on Dean and Johnson Records). Although the Ocapellos are a black group, their lead singer, Bobby Kline, is white. He used to live up the street from me". Seems this came from someone who knew Kline. Andy

Ooooh that's nice . Legit or for the NY Island scene ??

OK folks a couple of quality northern tunes on the Scepter label for your consideration. Condition: NM : I don't use Mint grade Ex : Nice disc small signs of use +/- will refine it a bit more Post 1.50 first, 2.50 recorded 5.00 worldwide and Paypal as F&F or add 4% fees if that's preferred. 1. Jerry Tiffe - Hey watcha doin / Pammy Jo - Scepter Promo Ex+ £50 2. The Shirelles - Wait till I give the signal - Scepter NM £30 (probably unplayed) A "twofer" take both for £70.... Please PM with questions or to reserve. Thanks Andy

A few X-over and modern bits, open to offers if they are sensible ones ! Condition: NM : I don't use Mint grade Ex : Nice disc small signs of use VG : maybe some surface marks maybe slight noise, no deep scratches or gouges or label damage - still a nice 45 . Post 1.50 first, 2.50 recorded 5.00 worldwide and Paypal as F&F or add 4% fees if that's preferred. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Carmine & Co - What would I do without your love - Mercury Ex+ £75 ( rare on JM's at £150) Sins of Satan - Dance and free your mind - Buddah Ex+ £25 (great tune just minor label wear due to storage - vinyl lovely) Ferry Bros - Till Morning Comes - Dawnsongltd Ex+ £30 ( modern floater £75 on dealer lists) The Pips - If I could bring back yesterday - Casablanca NM £15 (Tim Brown recommendation lists at £30) Bill Jacocks - You are the one - Maggio Ex+ £20 (nice double side listed on dealers at £40) Odia Coates and Paul Anka - Make it up to me in love - Epic NM £10 (uptempo modern dance duo version see YT link below) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4rXc3aDpgY Mike & Bill - somebody's got to go - moving up VG++ £10 ( looks great but minor sound issue hence grade) Loletta Holloway - I know where your coming from - Aware DJ NM £5 Bernie Milton & Soul patrol - 60/40 - Chatmon Ex £45 ( classic tune - £100 on dealer list ) Roger Troy - Don't put the blame on me baby - RCA DJ Ex+ £15 ( catchy dancer deserves a spin again - sticker mark on label) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYNx7kBXXQI Tymes featuring George Williams - Someone to watch over me - Columbia WDJ Ex+£10 ( old early Thorne spin if I recall?) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWyZvqjKgHc The Rhinestones - party Music - NM 20th Cent £25 ( Tim Brown listed this rare version at £100 not too long ago) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-T-TgULgAVs Timothy Wilson - Loving you / Pigtails - Buddah NM £30 ( his best xover on the label backed with uptempo NS) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FabH7L2AnxE Elvin Spencer - Lift this hurt - ES Cozy NM £10 (superb crossover) Cliff Nobles & Co - Is it the way - J-V Ex £20 ( seen this much higher and local issue) 8Th day - You've got to crawl - Invictus Ex+ £10 The Walkers - Love sweet love - MOD Int Ex+ £25 (dealer lists this at £75) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBaNsZK4McM PM any questions or queries Thanks and ATB Andy

For your consideration...... Gary US Bonds - I wanna holler / New Orleans - Legrand 1003 NM £75 I think this is probably un-played but I don't use Mint grading. Not a mark on it - label or vinyl. On Discogs at 150.00 and 175.00 $ Post 1.50 first, 2.50 recorded or 5.00 worldwide standard airmail. Special post available if required - just ask for cost. Payment as Paypal as F&F or add 4% if you want to use this route. Please PM for questions or to order. Thanks for looking Andy

Some Northern for your delectation....with sound files from YT. Grades: NM (don't use mint) Ex : nice record some minor use VG: may have some marks but no deep scratches or gouges and will still play well. Post would be £1.50 UK first, £2.50 Recorded and £5.00 worldwide. PM's please for questions / orders Van Dykes - I wont hold it against you - Mala NM £20 ( underrated tune from them) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=it-_bfZMFmA Andy Mack - Later than you think / Do you wanta go - Chess Ex £20 (Nice double sider) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SheYYXsqh-w https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIwvsH5in_U Jimmy Dockett - Take a chance - Mystic 4 Ex+ £30 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVDjsauRBao Ella Washington - Bye bye baby - Octavia Ex £40 (first label before Atlantic) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOajb-FUcVY Shirelles - Wait till I give the signal - Scepter NM £30 (probably unplayed copy) The Ambassadors - I'm so proud of my baby / Happiness - Atlantic VG £20 (best double sider of theirs on Atlantic plays well) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNZ4a80igKs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlonWKEypXU Dynamics - I wanna know / Thats a natural fact - Big Top WLP Ex £80 (another double sider) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQWAWtifqXQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fuatv9vsgnI Original Bluebelles - You're just fooling yourself - Rainbow Ex+ £50 (rare - later issued as The Bracelets on 20th Cent) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3cFHhorWLpk The Jaguars - do the metropolitan - Alco Vg+ £80 (rare plays great - minter seen at 300 !) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gO_PNjv47T0 Bobby Joy - You sweet devil - TRC Ex- £25 (great tune lovely harmonies) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIFPSpeZpkc Thanks for looking Andy

Soul Majestics is just unbelievable. I had a pile of these from Mooerer some years ago for about 4 or 6 dollars a pop and was knocking them out at 20 quid. I had both 45's at the time as part of the lot, not realising one was rarer than the other

I'm assuming you are responding to a PM (private message) sent to you. Its better if you reply to the message then the other person gets a response straight away rather than putting it in the main thread Hope you get what you want.

I'm truly staggered by some of these prices. If Ebay went back to the old days when you knew who was bidding, do you think the sellers would get these prices ? Anonymity gives bidders more freedom to get silly without their mates calling them out on the price they payed.

I agree, it takes an extra 2 seconds to type a "please" or "thanks". The tone of some of the wants and sales posts come across very badly. Instead of putting "no offers", what about "no offers please" or maybe "I'm not considering offers thanks". Just a bit of common civility wouldn't go amiss.

For your consideration.. Little Anthony and Imperials - If I love you - UA - NM (probably unplayed) £35 Sound files on YT if you don't know it. Post 1.50 first 2.50 recorded 5.00 worldwide Paypal as F&F PM questions or to reserve Cheers Andy

For your consideration.. Alicia Myers - I want to thank you - MCA Ex+ £35 Some really high prices on Discogs for this up to 80 ! Vinyl is Ex+ but there is a tiny piece of the label missing (see scan) hence price. Sound files on YT if you don't know it. Post 1.50 first 2.50 recorded 5.00 worldwide Paypal as F&F PM questions or to reserve Cheers Andy

The prices they are asking are ridiculous in some cases. I've seen individual sleeves worth more than the record . Seriously I'm not sure what these sellers are up to. Obviously expanding their sales, but to have the 45 in the same sale as the separate sleeve is a p**s take because we can see the two belong together and have been separated for commercial purposes.

I put some covers together as a bit of a collage for the office wall. Not finished yet as I'm going to put some copied labels onto the RCA 45's. Picture wrong way round of course !!

Forgot.... Edward Hamilton is an easy one to differentiate. Orange label Carrie is the original and will go for big bucks now (several hundred pounds). The Green label is a legit reissue and probably today will be in the tens of pounds - 30 ish I guess ?

I'm relisting many of these due to non-paying buyers last time round. I've also added a few more tunes to the list. A few cheaper xover and modern bits, hopefully well below dealer prices !!. Condition: NM - probably unplayed Ex - Nice disc small signs of use VG - some surface marks maybe slight noise, no deep scratches or gouges or label damage. Post 1.50 first, 2.50 recorded 5.00 worldwide and Paypal as F&F or add 4% fees if that's preferred. Ferry Bros - Till Morning Comes - Dawnsongltd Ex+ £30 ( £75 on dealer lists) The Pips - If I could bring back yesterday - Casablanca NM £10 (Tim Brown recommendation lists at £30) Bill Jacocks - You are the one - Maggio Ex+ £15 (nice double side listed on dealers at £40) Odia Coates and Paul Anka - Make it up to me in love - Epic NM £10 (uptempo modern dance duo version see YT link below) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4rXc3aDpgY Mike & Bill - somebody's got to go - moving up VG+ £10 Loletta Holloway - I know where your coming from - Aware DJ NM £5 Bernie Milton & Soul patrol - 60/40 - Chatmon Ex £40 ( classic tune - £100 on dealer list ) Roger Troy - Don't put the blame on me baby - RCA DJ Ex+ £15 ( catchy dancer deserves a spin again - sticker mark on label) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYNx7kBXXQI Tymes featuring George Williams - Someone to watch over me - Columbia WDJ Ex+£15 ( old early Thorne spin if I recall?) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWyZvqjKgHc The Rhinestones - party Music - NM 20th Cent £25 ( Tim Brown listed this rare version at £100 not too long ago) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-T-TgULgAVs Timothy Wilson - Loving you / Pigtails - Buddah NM £30 ( his best xover on the label backed with uptempo NS) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FabH7L2AnxE Elvin Spencer - Lift this hurt - ES Cozy NM £10 (superb crossover) Cliff Nobles & Co - Is it the way - J-V Ex £20 ( seen this much higher and local issue) 8Th day - You've got to crawl - Invictus Ex+ £10 The Walkers - Love sweet love - MOD Int Ex+ £25 dealer lists this at £75) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBaNsZK4McM PM any questions or queries ATB Andy

Frank Dell Boot / pressing https://www.45cat.com/record/6900xb Frank Dell Original https://www.45cat.com/record/6900us Different typeface on the label and the original is very dark red. The boot is lighter red and if memory serves me will probably have some bubbling on the label.

Nice to hear the Windmill mentioned. I went there a few times in my youth. We caught the train north to Rotherham one day and walked towards the venue. There was 3 of us and we were around 15 years old or so, as we wandered towards the venue a heavy rocker came running at us waving a piece of 4x2 shouting that we were part of a certain gang and we'd beat up his mate the week before. So it was fight or flight.....we chose flight knowing the old rocker wouldn't catch us. Friendly place Rotherham... Andy Mac

Chalky, see my response to Mark R above. Not about money for me. Drew

Bit harsh on the response there Mike I feel. Perfectly valid question IMHO. But yes, lets stick to the topic....... For those who are after the 'darling I need you / Your love...' on the Yellow label. Just be aware that a fair few of them are pressed off centre. I know a few people who have been caught on this