Steve G

I agree, especially when some of the big Johnnies "cash in" their pensions, and empty their record boxes (to a degree that may be happening already!). Ironically I think certain "big ticket" items will hold their price - certainly for much longer - I am talking Lester Tipton / Al Williams / Billy Woods etc. because these are proven "desirables" and have more pedigree in "collector circles" (both sides of the Atlantic). And additionally to an extent these are "trophy" records in some people's minds (though they won't admit that!). So whilst there remains a degree of "scoffing" at the high prices such articles are attracting at auction, it may well be that these are the better "investments", for those that look at records in such a light. I think the mid price £100-£500 northern oldie is where we'll see the first area of "decline" in interest, and indeed I have read elsewhere some of the "pundits" at Prestatyn recently eluded to experiencing some "difficulty" in shifting such items.

A current fave is the Starburst Band (you'll hear it at the weekend). I also mostly like Hutson's "Lucky fellow" this week.

I'd need convincing that it's ever been "what's in the grooves that count" as far as some people are concerned.

You are right it's changed again.... what is going on? Personally I think he has to cancel the auction and relist it.....

# Thanks Hippo old man.

Can someone advise what prices did the following three settle for? Paul Thompson Bobby Kline AL WIlliams Three great records, I'd be interested to know what these made Thanks....Steve

You are right on Buss being much rarer than Mean Green Satin - I presume you mean "Your loves got me"? In which case cannot help.

Rod has given a fair response on the authenticity of this record, date etc. I am a natural sceptic, and am rarely satisfied, but in fairness, I am also a person that will listen to reasoned debate / views. We await further with baited breath; but I wonder whether the full story on this 45 will ever be told.....

I'm sure he'll thank you for revealing that to us. I had it down as a Russ Winstanley moment -

It's a nice tale, but it doesn't explain the soopa shiny gloss on the vinyl, or the heavy press favoured from the late 90's on, or the computer fonts on the writing etc etc....my money is still on 99 or later.

A record of Ebay - never heard of them, and they're not listed in the group harmony book either - Seriously though, care to expand - like what record?

Hazel Martin looks like it was pressed at the same place.....another mystery (and a Beach record I'd wager). I think the Satin is a good song, but you can hear the recording start, after the needle has gone on the groove like an old emi disc. Another tell tell sign for John to add to his auction... I agree it's very poor that these things are happening - exactly the same thing has happened on the northern scene though, so we should not be surprised I guess.

I still like the place, and often wonder what it must have been like in the 60s and 70's. The funny thing about "no northern soul" was that it was assumed that was what I wanted merely because I spoke with a London accent.

Late 90's pressing for my money probably of an unissued thing. Don't know who did them, but I'd be tempted to look towards the Carolinas.....

Amazing number of 0 feedback bidders on there.....

The third one is called "Here I am" - it's actually quite a reasonable ballad / slowie - so I guess it won't make Pete S's wants list then....I got it in NY years ago for $2. What a shame it wasn't "I got it"...

Cheers, I think that's vaguely the sort of area I was eluding to in my original response....as I did find a couple of shops down that way late last year. Do you agree on Grenwich? - the last time I went there I was in a shop and the guy detected my accent and snapped "no northern soul" without working out what I might be looking for. He was in the process of selling "Fish ain't biting" on 7" to some heavy Def Jam type DJ guys for $50 or something ludicrous. At that point I made my excuses and left.

I wasn't doubting it for one minute - remember I got my Wil Collins & Willpowers in Mile End, Brand New in Petticote Lane etc....just a lovely and amazing find...S

Not quite Dodge; the worst record is "Cat's Eyes" by Life. If Philips pressed that today they'd breach some obscure EU regulation about misuse of vinyl.

....as you do

I've been going to NY regularly in the last few months - mainly for a day or two at a time, which has meant not a lot of time for record hunting; but I have to say I haven't been finding anything at all of late....certainly no Slyvia Striplin albums! Perhaps I am getting jaded....

I think not.

It's pretty weak in my opinion, but sounds great when stood next to the dire "Party time man"...surely the WORST thing the Futures ever did?

"I got it" is the best of the 3.

It was last on 6th Avenue after moving from 43rd St, but it ain't there any more. If it still around it must have moved again....