Chalky

The will always be spurious claims of legitimacy about the second press, often by those selling or owning a copy. It was Lil Peddler, Julian Fowler who had all or a lot of the 2nd press. His wife sister was married to the drummer or something like that. I think all the claims were made to simply sell the copies. After all they were unlikely to say they were a recent press and effectively worth a tenner or so and not what they were actually selling them for. I personally think they are recent and were made to make a fast buck after seeing the cost of the original.

The need for shelling out several hundred for the french 45 just to get the right version so they don't have to carry an extra heavy LP is beyond me. It is the original format as well and it's not as though they weigh that much more. The money saved would fund more vinyl!

There is a start here https://www.45cat.com/label/hollywood-us I can have a go at scanning R&B indies tomorrow?

Do you want it from it's inception as it is a fairly lengthy one. Two pages in R&B Indies.

If they weren't aware it just shows how little some take notice as most I know sussed them straight away. Is this record getting another lease of life? I hope not

There was more than a few

Exactly. Ebay is a joke, they couldn't give a toss about bootleggers because they are making money out of them. There is no wonder many are deserting ebay.

Covered up as Bobby Sanders "Lost My Chances"

What's My Chances as said Gary Rushbrooke but I think it was Dave Raistrick first.

He did have his own website.

Paul Vann, last one was £800 I think.

Its the best version IMO and I'd say 400ish too.

Eugene Church "Dollar Bill" on World Pacific. Last time I played it out I slowed it down to -4 or -6 and it was still 110mph.

Until he opens his mouth

I don't think there is any direct connection between Buddy Holly and Motown, not while he was alive. I've never read of one.

I would have thought the idea was to play records that have a considered value of £25 not what you paid. We have all had bargains but that isn't the point. I would be asking for my money back if records were being played that I couldn't go to a dealer and buy for £25 or under.

It isn't what is being worn in these adverts. The fashion depicted was fashion for a short time mid 70's, it soon passed for another. Why does everyone who wishes to portray the soul scene want to depict the certain type of clothes being shown when it isn't the case except for a minority. It isn't the adverts that is the problem, it isn't those in them but how the scene is perceived to be. You only have to go on other social media outlets. The ridiclue being shown is far worse than here. I am all for anyone wearing what they want but I do wish they would stop using the image they are using everytime they wish to use the scene to sell their product.

Old Guy Hennigan spin.

Can you imagine, services after a nighter, all on SW, dry mouth Folk would be spitting it all over the place, everyone would be coverd in it

Anyone eating shredded wheat after a nighter would still be chewing it today lol

2002/2003 at a guess Andy? Her version never done it for me I'm afraid..

Meant to say earlier but not had time, first heard this played out via Rob Thomas and/or Andy Rix. Can't remember if they covered it up or what they played it off or the source. it's a terrible version too, she murders a great record

You would think whoever did these boots/mock up scans would actually put some effort into it and try and get some of the details right other than the artist and title.

It pre dates the coasters release by a year as well and it's working title is the same as what it was covered up as "my hearts wide open".

Don't be swayed by rarity and price, go with what you can afford. There's hundreds of affordable records, many lesser known for a collector to get his teeth into. Have a look at Detroit, you have Ric tic, wingate, golden workd, motown labels and hundreds of smaller labels. Many of them from the very cheap to reasonable, no need to break the bank. Same for Chicago and Philly. Listen to as much as you can. Plenty of venues up your way too. There is a mountain of knowledge on here and places like facebook and its numerous groups. Ask for anything you want to know, you will get an answer. As for vinyl, go through the sales boxes at venues, look at the labels and markings in the run out, it is the best way to learn. Don't put money in bootleggers pocket! above all as Steve says don't take it too seriously and enjoy.