Markw

Blacka?

I shall take that as an endorsing 'yes' then Barry. I need a new box.

Is the Neo as strong and stirdy as the Swan?

I have always found Paul to be first class to deal with.

FFS! Unbelievable......................

Because you want it, presumably you can't get it (hence your need to post up a want), they have it and you don't. Basic market economics mate.

Nobody's forcing you to pay the guy £600 and he's not obliged to sell it to anybody for anything lesshalf what it is worth to him in his perception. I agree that the so-called 'going rate' (whatever that means) is no more than £300. Depends how much you want the record and how soon you want to acquire it doesn't it? I wish you well with the hunt - great record.

Yes. It is because you are looking to buy.

Here you go - https://www.ebay.com/itm/290816362895?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Bobby Rush is a superb record!

Here you go folks, read it and weep - https://www.ebay.com/itm/THE-BUTLERS-WITH-FRANKIE-BEVERLY-Because-Of-My-Heart-ROUSER-NORTHERN-SOUL-45-/261125931723?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&nma=true&si=gS8yznlD136CuKpXa1jHGaHKEoc%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

A record is worth what someone is prepared to pay for it. Simples.

I'm taking a wild guess here mate, but maybe he thinks it's rare because he's only come across "a couple of copies in 40 odd years"? Maybe the rest of us think it's pretty rare for similar reasons? Let's ask you the reverse question..........why do you seem to think it isn't that rare? Have you come across a secret stash?

I'm not entirely sure what point the original poster is trying to make, but this record has always been a genuine rarity. Seldom turns up.

This is the only Deloris Ealy 45 I can find on Ebay at the moment - https://www.ebay.com/itm/ROBERT-CARDWELL-and-his-SOUL-SEARCHERS-BAND-45rpm-7-VELVET-DELORIS-EALY-/200849700142?pt=Music_on_Vinyl&hash=item2ec393352e That isn't "I've Been Searching"?

Brad Lundy is one of my all time faves. I know what Pete means about the sound quality, sadly. Prefer Brad's rich tones to Deena Johnson, but that record is a beauty too. Wonderful song..............talk about beat ballads vs funky Northern, eh??

Steelers is a 'steal' ( ) at that price. Tempted myself just to sit on it................

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GROUP HUG!!!!!!!

:lol: Keep the faith Pete

Prefer the Brad Lundy version myself - richer vocal Malc.

Always reminds me of Randy Cozens, 5a.m.-ish at the 100 Club, early 80s.

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I think you mean verses in this context Mr S............