Benji

So what's the point? Sellers saying they couldn't post due to Covid infections? And you guys think they're lying? Or delays in shipping due to Covid? And you think that's not true? My view: delays in shipping due to Covid - bullshit. Most countries have lightened their Covid restrictions to the point that they shouldn't be any unusual delays in shipping times. The Covid-related backlog in handling parcels is no longer. Neither US nor Europe. Seller not posting due to Covid infection - very likely. Many countries insist you stay in quarantine if you're Covid positive. Timespan how long one has to stay in quarantine varies. From what I understand it can be from 5 days up to the day you test Covid negative. Just a little anecdote: close friend of mine had to stay 3 weeks at home before he finally tested negative. To cut long story short, whenever I get a message from a seller that they can't post my order due to Covid-pos I just take that for granted. And wait about 8-10 days before I expect them to post.

So it's ok to distinguish between different pressing runs of new releases? And maybe it's ok that first run is worth a tad more than the other(s) but there shouldn't be a significant difference price-wise between them? Then I fully agree with you.

@Chalky sorry if this may sound a bit daft. but am i getting it right that you' pi**ed off about people paying much more for first pressings of new releases than for second or third or whatever pressings when they there is hardly any difference between them? And they all were pressed at more or less same time?

Ohio Players' version rather cheap to find and the better version IMO.

Did know all but one track from the track listing and went on Youtube to play Robert Knight - Branded. What an awful record, I desperately need something to rinse my ears now. Was this really played?

Based on the "Boogie Sales" I had made on Discogs over the last few years, it seems there is a pretty active scene in France. I wonder if there are any french members that have connections to that scene?

I really enjoyed watching "Summer of Soul" and the team deserves every award they won. I understand they have the rights to the entire footage. So I really wish they will release follow ups, no interviews, just the full performances including the ones that didn't make it to the movie, e.g. Chuck Jackson.

you know that terms replica and repro(duction) mean the same?

Using your logic I could easily pass off any soul compilation album that features non-LP tracks as the first LP release for them. Making it legit to play them out.

IMO It's a reissue done for the scene. Up to you if you want to play it out.

Couple of "Soul Togetherness" compilations for sale. All are unplayed and had been stored away since purchased as new. SOUL TOGETHERNESS 2000 - Vinyl M- / Sleeve VG+ from storage, no writing etc. €60 SOUL TOGETHERNESS 2002 - Vinyl M- / Sleeve VG+ from storage, no writing etc. €30 SOUL TOGETHERNESS 2004 - Vinyl M- / Sleeve EX, in opened shrink wrap €40 SOUL TOGETHERNESS 2005 - Vinyl M- / Sleeve VG+ from storage, no writing etc. €45 They're all double-album so shipping from Germany is a bit dearer. €12 tracked for one compilation, €20 tracked for two or more. Can do a deal if one takes all four. Paypal only, F&F preferred. Please PM for details

JOHNNY BRAGG - THEY'RE TALKING ABOUT ME - ELBEJAY (VG+) 15 GBP (incl. worldwide shipping) heavy duty vinyl reissue. wol, see picture. plays lovely. Paypal F&F only I'm afraid. Please PM for details

Great podcast, enjoying it while I type. Link in your post didn't work. Looks like it got truncated. Here's the full URL: https://www.mixcloud.com/infoyeye/soul-salad-39-por-joão-tenreiro/

Edwin Starr - Just wanted to cry - German Tamla-Motown Vinyl EX Sleeve VG++ see picture 100 GBP incl worldwide tracked shipping. Paypal only, f&f preferred but not mandatory PM fo further details

Not saying you're wrong, but never heard of that "eBay innovation" before. Can you please post a link to that?

Just a simple question to you guys: Is it really important to know who is behind that YT channel? If yes, please justify why. If not, please move on.

The Jumping Jacks - Jaywalk - Yum Yum £5 Ignore the vocal a-side. B-side is a lovely piece of Jazzfunk. German only release. Vinyl and sleeve close to NM. Bobby Blue Bland - Where baby went/This time I'm gone for good - Probe £2 Mellow midtempo crossover b/w bluesy deep soul. cool looking pic sleeve. Vinyl EX, sleeve bit worn. Yvonne Fair - It should have been me/Tell me something good - Tamla-Motown £2 Classic. Nice sleeve. Vinyl close to NM, sleeve EX w/ tiny bit of storage wear Anthony & The Imperials - Yesterday has gone - United Artists £5 SOLD Great dancer. Vinyl and Sleeve in EX condition ------------------------------------------------------- Paypal only. F&F if possible. Worldwide postage flat £5. Please PM for more details

I buy my dividers from protected.de: https://protected.de/en/single-dividers-white-2021 25 pieces @ €7,90 plus post. Don't know about shipping costs to NL. But I highly recommend that store. I get all my 7" and 12" stuff from them. Paper sleeves, plastic sleeves, cardboard sleeves, mailers etc.

Buy 3 or all and post is free.

It does say "ignorance is a bliss" 🤣 I seriously doubt anyone would have paid that amount of money had they known it's most likely a pressing.

have you actively searched? 😉 They are all here: https://www.discogs.com/de/label/51522-Kent-Records

I'd think it's the way round. What makes you think this is not a boot? Everything about this 45 screams "pressing". And not make matters worth both sides aren't that good either.

Just my opinion, but a 2k record with no labels wouldn't be worth much to me. 25% or 500 quid max. Why? Because basically all you have is a shiny black disc. It has the correct run out groove details ok. But when you look at it, all the beauty is gone. And sticking on a colour copy label would only make it look like a home made carver.

Jermaine Jackson - She's the ideal girl - Tamla-Motown £25 SOLD Underrated 70s dancer. No US 45 release. Vinyl close to NM, sleeve EX w/ tiny bit of storage wear The Jumping Jacks - Jaywalk - Yum Yum £7 Ignore the vocal a-side. B-side is a lovely piece of Jazzfunk. German only release. Vinyl and sleeve close to NM. Yvonne Fair - It should have been me/Tell me something good - Tamla-Motown £3 Classic. Nice sleeve. Vinyl close to NM, sleeve EX w/ tiny bit of storage wear Bobby Blue Bland - Where baby went/This time I'm gone for good - Probe £3 Mellow midtempo crossover b/w bluesy deep soul. cool looking pic sleeve. Vinyl EX, sleeve bit worn. Anthony & The Imperials - Yesterday has gone - United Artists £7 Great dancer. Vinyl and Sleeve in EX condition ------------------------------------------------------- Paypal only. F&F if possible. Worldwide postage flat £5. Please PM for more details

Sorry, bullshit. Just checked Discogs. Latest confirmed sale was $700. Promo.