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Totally agree, mine arrived this morning a proper slab of newly released northern soul.

Also looking for a clean copy of this one.

Looking for a clean copy of this one.

Looking for these 4 in clean condition (E+/M-) at fair and reasonable prices. Kim Melvin - My Wishes (Telecaster) Judy Hughes - Ocean of Emotion (Crusader) Ster-Phonics Roamin' Heart (Enjoy) Devilettes (Cuca)

Rod, stop being silly, you know you love it.

Phil, I liked your post, because opinion is what makes it all interesting. But on this one, we're gonna disagree i'm afraid. And you know, I have the better ear for it, right. x

It isn't RnB at all. Its full on Northern Soul. A smattering of harmonica doesn't make a track RnB.

It was first played by Gary Rushbrooke in 1980, he first played it covered as the "Mandingos" it was a one off when he first played it, he shortly after changed the c/u name to the Fantastic Four. It was around the Same time that he was playing the The Cashmeres which he had covered up as the "Volcanoes" Both records sat great together in his set.

Might be my age and the fact that i'm a group soul nut, I've found over recent years I've retreated into the early 60's, then the 50's. I've now found myself listening to black vocal group harmony from the 40's. It's post war black harmony groups. Most of which were recording for a white audience, then suddenly The Ravens in 1949 recorded an unreleased track 'Please Believe Me' and in the same session the very rare release on National records 'Count Every Star'. Could it be this release that set Doo-Wop and later Soul in train. Certainly, it was pivotal in black artists breaking free of their white audience and an explosion of recordings for a black audience, Doo-Wop and Soul was born. Could it be that Jimmy Ricks and Warren Suttles are actually the fore fathers of our music?

Excellent.

Nice copy of this rare up-tempo late 60's dancer. Little Flint - Pain - Beast £120

Hmm... The Cavaliers, bliss!

The issue is not Green, but actually Red, according to Mike Norriega.

Yes, and in England it will stay forever. .... I gave Kitch my word. It may reside with me, but it will always be 'Kitch's Copy'

I didn't realise any of the original 3 copies went back to the US Marc?

Mick, is that a scan of your copy of the Mello Souls up on JM auction?

And worth every penny of the £7,000. Uptempo, awesome tight harmonies, messy backing and an harmonica break to die for. Never really caught on, but to my ears, one of the best.

Stew, It is highly unlikely this will be allowed, however the general rules are; No U.S. release (Issue or demo), No U.S. test pressing (vinyl) No U.S. studio acetates Providing the above apply, then 2nd screening is; No U.K. legal UK release (demo or issue) No U.K. legal test pressing (vinyl) Providing the above apply, then 3rd screening is; The said EMI acetate is legal Providing the above apples, then the 4th screening is; Submit details of the item on this forum for Soul Police members to debate authenticity, provenance and appropriateness. If we conclude a general positive consensus, then you will be granted permission and you can rest assured that everything will be okay. The best thing to do is list the item in question on this forum, so we can ascertain whether you will not be breaking any of our coveted rules. Kind regards, Andy

Also, did the seller have 4 buyers or 4 copies or 4 items or maybe just elated I guess?

Hello Franc, Thank-you for the offer, if it was for DJ'ing I would be tempted, but I'm a collector in the main and am seeking a cleaner copy for my collection. ATB Andy

Here is a list of rarer items I am looking for. I've priced them to make things easier. If you have any in clean condition and would like a quick sell let me know. I also buy good quality obscure / unlisted / unknown items also, again if you have anything you would like to sell, send me a clip, with details and a sell price. Little Johnny Hamilton - Keep On Moving - Dore £2,000 Contessa - I Need You - Las Bar £3,000 Magnetics - Ghost Around My Heart - Wave £1,000 Salvadors - Stick By Me Baby - Wise World £1,800 Turbins - Bernadine - Cenco £1,500 Admirations - I Wanna Be Free - Peaches £2,500 Walter & Admirations - Man Oh Man - LaCindy £3,000 Emeralds - Catch Me - Vick £3,000 Topics Have Your Fun - Dream £1,000 Prophets - Say Hey Hey - Chi Town £800 Little Kim - Sweet Little Thing - Telecaster £400 Magnetics - When I'm With - Sable £1,800 Willie Tee - Gonna Pay Some Dues - Bonatemp - £1,500 Sterphonics - Roaming Heart - Enjoy - £800

A great record, seem to remember Nev Wherry first playing this back in 79/80 covered up as The Sharpets - You Better Stop It. He even got his girlfriend to draw the Sound City skyline on his cover-up label!

I know its been asked before, but does anyone know, where I can get some high quality white card sleeves 7". Covers 33, Juno etc all seem to do the cheap flimsey variety. Someone in the UK must stock the good stuff, but who?? Any suggestions appreciated, Thanks, Andy