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In the 1980s I remember John Venn aka ‘Esher’, could really talk on the mic, you’d often get a potted history of a 45 before he played it! Then there was Dancing Derek Allen, who was great on the mic, danced and played imaginary instruments. The guitar break in Pat & The Blenders springs to mind. Then you have Keith Money who says little, but plays great records and is fascinating to watch as he goes through his set, fully in the zone. Each one of those guys are very different, each had/have great style.

The Chashers final price looks quite low compared to the one that was on eBay this week.

I used to have a full Kent LP collection, but I’ve thinned it down over the years and just kept my absolute favourites. Some of those I sold off were bought by Ian’s brother.

Oh no. What a lovely man he was. A true gentleman, so modest and kind. 😔

Yes, the third picture holds some memories for me. Summit records had a shop on the left, near the carousel. There was a good fish and chip shop there that I frequented, too. I'd eat lunch sat on a bench next to the carousel going through the reggae and soul records I'd bought and wondered how I was going to justify them all to mum when I got back home to Kidderminster. The rastafarians carrying 'ghetto-blasters' on their shoulders seemed to come from all directions too, you heard them well before you saw them! They always looked so cool to me! St Martin's Church was a regular venue for record fairs in those days aswell.

I used to go in there most Saturdays between 1981 and 1985, buying records, clothes and playing the Dragons Lair video game. Don Christie's reggae shop was a favourite haunt during that period too. Happy times Mal! Andy

The payment plan buttons look enticing, but the privacy policy, terms and conditions are an unreadable minefield! I think I'll leave it.

Cheers Mick. That’s the one 👍

Sorry, the female vocal one that starts afterwards. Maybe got my time wrong!

This footage is brilliant, it reminds me of my happiest days out and about. However, I don’t ever recall hearing the record at 2:32:48 before. It sounds pretty good to my ears. Can someone name it for me, please?

There's a video on YouTube with a correctly-spelled label. However, I suspect it was corrected digitally for the purpose of the video.

It's worth remembering that (like most of us on here) John is no spring chicken. I don't know him, but having just watched that video, the stress of the situation appears to be etched on his face.

Hi Malc, Could you be thinking of the backing to Quick Change Artist, The Soul Twins? Unfortunately, because they’ve clearly borrowed bits and riffs from elsewhere, it ends up sounding like a contrived bowl of cold Northern Soul soup. Andy

Funnily enough, I was playing it off the LP at a Sunday afternoon session a few years ago, a guy came over, looked at the decks and walked away again. Until I saw this topic, I had no idea why he did it, because I was not aware of Arthur Prysock 7" press.

Congratulations to you both. See you again in Llandudno next year 😉. ATB Andy H.