Benji

I sort of agree. They should have released it. But not this version. It definitely sounds like a sparse demo take. Of course that's part of its charm. But I guess the buying public in the 60s wouldn't have liked it like that.

Oldies scene or upfront?

My copy is stereo and more like VG-. Doesn't sound that good. Are there mono copies as well?

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I just had a look in the record room, no result * I'm afraid it looks like they're stored away at my parent's. Will take some time till I get my hands on that stuff. But from what I recall, inlay of vol1 was green, vol2 was light brown. * but what i found was a tape I did from John Powney's DJ box back in 1995. will post a track list in the John Powney thread.

That really surprises me. Not that I think SDjr is crap. But it certainly doesn't sound like a big hall Northern record to me. More like a 60s Mod sound. BTW, german UA as well.

Chris made two sound of Detroit tapes. have them both somewhere.

One of the first UK collectors I started swapping tapes with was Rob's brother Chris. In 93 or so he made me two tapes with many of Rob's biggies plus a few assorted oldies. These tapes really shaped my taste in 60's soul. Thank you Rob (and Chris)

Which one is Barons of Soul and which one is the United Four c/up? IMO the version with the trumpet intro is crap. The other is brill.

I tried it and still use it. Forget the fluid that comes with it. It works but it's only good for one or two rounds. Even if you use the filter tissues. Mix your own fluid. I use water and soap. Was told pure water and window cleaner is much better. Don't know the ratio tho. 2:3 or so? Better google it. I usually clean my records using tap water and soap. But when I buy a job lot of records or a record is really dirty I use my anti-stat. Works every time.

Compared to Pete I know f*ck all about Rocksteady or Reggae. But he's right. Pure Reggae rhythm.

Had plays in the past. Although more on the 6T's/Mod scene I believe. There's a Youtube poster who claims it was a late Wigan Casino by R. Searling but I think that's just rubbish. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HL4oU2Kr2yI

Great video. Thanks! At least this time the horns got it right and don't sound off-key like on the Ree Flores record.

I did.

Now back home I was able to play the YT vid. Ok'ish record. But nothing special IMHO. Definitely obscure tho. Looks like a private press thing.

Never seen or heard of it before but it's definitely german. Can't play the vid at work. is it any good? Drop me a line if you ever think about selling. Would be a nice addition to my KrautsPress collection.

'Vacate' had plays on the continental soul scene in the late 90s/early 00s. Back then many copies around. It isn't that rare in the meaning that only few copies are known. It's rare in the meaning that only a few copies come up for sale because most copies are tucked away in collections. There was a thread on SS about Luckey Davis a few years ago from what I recall. I think he was even on board or at least somebody posted a contact email address of him? BTW, he also did "I was born to love you" as Mr. Lucky.

Maurice McCormick & Maggi - The reeaall Deeaall / 15 Minutes - Autobahn w/ PS (M-) £20 SOLD Unplayed stock. Sleeve slightly creased from storage. Great underrated double sider. Flip is different (and much better) mix to the US release. US copies £50+ Maurice McCormick - Real Deal (clip).mp3Maurice McCormick - 15 Minutes (clip).mp3 Al Downing - I'm just nobody - Polydor w/PS (EX) £15 Classic dancer. Hard to find on german Polydor. Sleeve VG++ Al Downing - I'm just nobody (clip).mp3 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ worldwide P&P from Germany: standard £3.20/signed for £5.20/Fully insured (EU only) £7.00 Paypal preferred, as gift if possible. Bank transfer in EURO zone possible

Little Anthony & Imperials - Lost without you. Sorry, no Youtube vid available. Pulls all my heart strings.....

Main target group being in a country that consumes lots and lots of tea maybe?

EDWIN STARR - I JUST WANTED TO CRY - GERMAN TAMLA-MOTOWN (w/ PS) £50 SOLD German only release. Fantastic dancer. Sold for almost three times my price in the past. Very hard to find these days. Almost exactly one year since the last copy for sale on Soul Source Sleeve is VG++. Record is EX. Will add scans and audio clip tonight if required. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ worldwide P&P from Germany: standard £3.20/signed for £5.20/Fully insured (EU only) £7.00 Paypal preferred, as gift if possible. Bank transfer in EURO zone possible

ok. Thanks. Reason I asked, I got a record the other day with labels on both sides blackened (bit like jamaican pre-releases). Seller didn't know what the actual record was. Turned out to be Frankie Beverly Because of my heart. It looked too much of a bootleg made look less obvious so I had my doubts that it's an original. Your post confirmed it isn't.

Does somebody have the run-out details of Frank Beverly on Fairmount? Is there a stamp or something like that to distinguish it from the pressing? Thanks Benji

Not really. But Embers is reasonable if it's an issue.

Starts off ok sounding a bit like an 1980s remix. But as soon as the vocals kick in it's getting worse and worse. Original is nice but a tad too fast IMO.