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CBS Records AE7 / AS7 1000 Series Promo-only catalogue series created in 1971 and used into 1980's by all CBS labels (Columbia, Epic, etc.) I think AE7 1131 was released as this

Sold-Joe Johnson - Sounds Forever - Gran Mil John - Ex £140-Sold Bank Transfer / Paypal F&F / Cash / Cheque Includes the indemand crossover track "Whats The Matter With You Baby" which sounds great blasted out in a club. A very rare album in top condition. Signed by Joe Johnson, Eddie Henderson, Ira Johnson and T.J Johnson. Pics are record for sale - Youtube for reference

Patti Labelle & The Bluebells - Loving Rules - Atlantic Promo VG+ £50 Great vocal from Patti, classic Soul that used to get big plays . Pics are record for sale - Youtube for reference

Yes that's the one Kev. I was gonna ring him about it then you posted you'd got one. If your sale doesn't go through let me know. He hasn't got it listed for sale but i think you could persuade him to sort an old mate out. I'm good thanks, looking forward to some lockdown easing tomorrow and to get down the club for a pint.

Kev, i was just typing on here that Adam has one, it's on the first issue label too. Good dancer on the flip but i know you'd like the deep track.

There's a record with The Supremes interviewed and a song on the other side. https://www.discogs.com/The-Supremes-The-Only-Time-Im-Happy/release/4980348

Sold-Jackie Lee - Oh, My Darlin' / Don't Be Ashamed - Mirwood NM £75-Sold One of the best ever Northern Soul classics. Original in top condition. Pics are record for sale - Youtube for reference

I've got one here Wally. Are you at home ?

I don't know anything about them. They have a complete recordings CD and the tracks aren't on there, they're probably unreleased. https://www.discogs.com/Arrival-The-Complete-Recordings-Of-Arrival/release/5812372 Is the last one a cover of the Anna King song "The Big Change"?

Looks like it could be this group, Tony Hall is credited on some of their releases. https://www.discogs.com/artist/611845-Arrival-2

If he can recall it i think he might say it's "I'm Really Scared" . I've never seen an issue and i'm not convinced of that scan above.

Sold-James Walsh Gypsy Band - Cuz It's You Girl - RCA Victor UK Promo - VG £50-Sold A side has some ticks on intro before vocal then plays great. B-side has lots of scuffs that sound right through the song (see pics) Pics are record for sale - Youtube for reference

Cissy Houston - I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself / This Empty Place - Pye International UK M- £75 Two fantastic sides of vocal perfection from Cissy. Original UK issue in top condition.

Sad to hear this news about Johnny. A lovely lad who was well liked and respected up here in the North East. R.I.P mate

Hello Benji, a quick look around Discogs and i think it's from Taiwan https://www.discogs.com/label/864058-中聲 Happy Christmas to you and your family Benji

There was a thread on here a few months ago asking if the first version was by Hoagy Lands. Hoagy Lands - 32 Miles Out Of Waycross

Regarding styrene records I think there's two issues here. First - They are very brittle and prone to cracking at the slightest knock in storage or posting. Second, there is definately some styrene presses that have a line through the record that looks like a crack but is more like a seam through the manufacturing process. When liquid styrene is forced into the mould it would go around both sides and have a meeting point. If everything is set up perfect you wouldn't see anything, like the majority of records. But if the liquid or tooling is too hot or cold then there could be a joining seam. I've worked with plastics, injection moulding, vac forms, HF welding and my guess is it's at the start of a run and things haven't warmed up. Vinyl is stamped with label and styrene is injection moulded with labels added after. I've seen this multiple times on MVPs, Benny Troy, Curtom, Polydor, Buddah. Leebo, Collette Kelly did get a styrene press at Monarch. If you have a scanner do a highest res scan and zoom in to have a good look to see that it's definately cracked rather than a seam.

That's called "Honey Can I", it's on Atlantic and very hard to find,

There was a thread on here but not much info. I suppose searching for 'Young Ladies' on the web throws up some interesting pages.

That link goes to their homepage with 100 shows. Which show is it on ?

R.I.P Rance A vocal range from falsetto to bass and anything in between, an incredible voice. I played this to a friend only a few days ago as an album track recommendation. The Rance Allen Group - Where Did I go wrong - Stax 1980

Got one here Andy, Not in perfect condition though. Free of charge, if you can't find a better one send me a PM.

The Brothers of Love - Yes I Am There's two different versions by them, this is the first i think. I recently got the second version on Intrepid. Edit - Typo

Triad 502 is not always the great Arcades record. I once thought i'd found a few copies of Arcades and i got three copies of an Ella Thomas record. Same Label, logo and number.

Thanks for the link Mike. I didn't know about this book and would love to read it. Eddies such a big talent in soul music, a great writer, singer , producer, arranger. He has the lot. Eddies been in the game for 65 years, right back to the doo-wap days. I think of Eddie in the same way as i do with the likes of Ben E King, Percy Sledge, or even James Brown. When you've had big million seller hits you become thought of as pop or mainstream music in the UK but these guys are as soulful as they come. They sold millions because they were good. Some of my Eddie Floyd faves That's All It's Me It's Got To Be That Way Your Love Is Heavy Stealing Love I'm So Glad I Met You Stop, Look What You're Doing To Me Watcha Gonna Do with My Heart Since You Been Gone Close To You I Hear Footsteps (Coming Closer) If You Really Love Me You Must Have Been Dreaming Missing You