Chalky

As said a sad day. Again as said he had a huge involvement in the records we collect. These sad days getting all to frequent.

Too many promoters care little for the bigger picture (the scene in general) and only care about them selves. Some aren't happy with one night per weekend they want two and want to run something every week. They don't care about clashing either, same for many all-nighter promoters. When they can't get the night they want, rather than not bother or postpone they simply clash with someone else often long standing promotions, often not caring for the consequences. There is a lot of apathy right now, especially from those who have been around without a break, fed up with dwindling attendances, same old records week in week out, many don't want newies but by the same token they don't want the same top 100 every week, many quality records ignored simply because a DJ and promoter play safe with guaranteed floor packers you hear every week. Friday nights are getting less and less feasible for an all-nighter, those that are promoted on a Friday all too often suffer with dwindling attendances. Many reasons, work, family. The cost of living which is just rising and rising also have=ing a effect with many simply staying nearer home. That leaves just the Saturday night to squeeze everything in and with soul nights also extending their hours this is having an effect on the all-nighter scene. I personally don't think there will be an all-nighter scene as we now know it in a few years. Look at the age of all-nighter goers……the majority the wrong side of 40/50. The youngsters just aren't there, I don't care what others say. Some nights might be doing well with venues fill of youngsters but they tend to be city centre venues and soul nights only, they don't tend to do the all-nighter circuit. Who can blame them, some decent music, free drinks, good laugh with people their own age, some sleep and the facet they have the next day and it isn't wasted by being a cabbage all day long. Something has to give and soon. Promoters will have to start thinking about the bigger picture, some will have to think about what they are doing and is it for the benefit of the scene of themselves. They will have to decide if it is detrimental to the scene then we will postpone rather than move and clash. I doubt it will happen because humans are by and large selfish. I keep seeing the excuse well we are 100 odd miles apart and music policy is different, b&ll*cks!! We are all into Rare Soul, all chasing the same crowd. Promoters will have to start showing some balls, introduce a few Dj's who can advance things, I'm not talking about new music all night or even a large part of the night but to strike a balance and freshen things up a little, maybe something different every 3 or 4 records, I mean 5 records in a set lasting an hour is f&ck all, dancers should show a little patience and realise not every record will be to their liking and that someone else might just be liking what they don't. I've been looking at playlists for several venues, boring boring boring....many good rare records but simply boring play lists, you hear them all the time. A Dj who spends a fortune will always get the bookings yet a DJ who plays good imaginative sets (I don't mean upfront either, oldies included in this) without resorting to the cheque book is always over looked. I fear though it is too late and that we are past the tipping point.

I read somewhere that in the 70's most vinyl, not only was it made thinner but 30% of each disc was regrind or recycled vinyl. This is one reason for noisy vinyl discs even though they look mint.

Took me well over a year to get a copy of Soul harmony Singles, I searched everywhere and asked on here two or three times, actually got it on off in the end. They are working on a 2nd edition.

Top man, will get these added to the listing soon as I get the chance

Dunno if mentioned but vinyl was also recycled. So it is feasible that any unsold stock at distributers returned and recycled for new presses/releases.

It still appears for sale somewhere or other Bob, there's no way this is worth what it recently sold for nor £400 in the guides, not IMO anyway. There's no demand from the dance floor either form what I can see. The guy who had them had stacks of copies, for all we know he still might have. There was a lot of talk about him, maybe he has laid low for a while?

Right, how many did he have before, do you know?

This isn't a new policy though. We were giving people a message on the topic for the last few months, one so that the topic poster could see it and two so that others could see it. There are also pinned topics at the top of the sales forum that everyone should be reading as members. Most have agreed to do as asked. We were previously simply closing the topics, I will go back to doing this, saves the hassle and my time, time I can put to better use at home. It is other sellers who complain about the policy off bumping sales posts with "on hold" or "sold" when the topic can simply be edited to reflect this. I will give the topic at the top of the forum a bump so that those that are "unaware" will be aware. Thanks Chalky PS Seen two others who have bumped, have closed those topics, the others are mint minus members. The majority of sales posts have no replies and have simply been edited where items sold etc.

there's no demand for this record now is there? I wouldn't pay more than £75 if that. If Danny Moore can drop to £40 why not the same for this? Danny Moore p*sses all over this as well. More fool those that pay silly money for records that are found in quantity, especially if it is the same seller that had the other lot.

Most? Me thinks you rate exaggerating a tad? Many of the great classics in there and post Wigan greats. Granted not all rare records are good, just the same not all cheap records are good either. It's simply the fact that some are expensive and crap that they get highlighted whilst cheap crap records are simply ignored.

Forget my last post, just re-checked the JM auction topic and Pat has added sold it at last.

I think it was Pat Wallace on here who had one and one the JM auction topic he said it didn't sell. It probably has now but worth giving him a shout maybe.

JM no. 5 guide Original... matrix reads A-72869-13 with a scratched virtue directly opposite. 2nd press (legit?).... matrix reads A 7Z869 - B points to note in the matrix are the 7 resembles a reversed F and the 2 resembles a Z as said the original is thick heavy vinyl with a noticeable dip a centimetre (give or take a mm or two) from edge of centre hole.

I'm talking about the straight reissues/boot of the original. I'll get JM's guide out shortly.

Does it have a dip in the label towards the centre hole? Other flat?

Just ben through some of me dads old records, most are from Cann's, others from Wilson Peck on Fargate and London Road and some others from MJ Thomas on Middlewood Road. When I got them there wasn't much soul in them as dad was Teddy Boy then Country and Western but loads of Beatles (with pictures out of press stuck on sleeves) and other pop of me mothers. I did get stuff like Please Mr Postman on UK Fontana which I sold to Saus.

Think the Willie Wade been fetching around £400, few asked for it.

Can you please simply edit your original post and not reply with "sold" or "on hold". You've been selling for some time and must have seen the countless other reminders? If not can you please read the pinned topics at the top of the sales forum.

Sounded good on "Sounds of the 60"s" yesterday when it came on the radio whilst driving.

The instrumental is just "Lucky" I think and very rare, the vocal "I'm So Lucky" about £30.

It is 1968 according to the Archer pressing plant discography at https://www.45rpmrecords.com/press/AR.php

I have these down as a year apart, one '68 and the 1203 release '69, any run out details that confirm this Dave? Any chance of proper scans, if not too much trouble?

Maybe not the demand anymore Dave. £100 a good price though and a good record

Please just edit your original post, don't reply with on hold or this or that sold. Several topics at the top of the sales forum, all pinned so easy to find that you should be aware of.