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Blimey thanks, that was quick Appreciate that and proves there's no better place to find out about soul, no matter what time of day or night! Thanks again. I'll go look for one with a label on! I do know this seller and he's a decent guy who bulk buys lots of different old records and sells on as an when. He would NOT have scratched this label off himself and then tried to pass this on as something "unknown" to make a few bucks. Just wanted to get that on here if anyone is thinking otherwise. Sorry to anyone here bidding on it

Browsing for a few mins just now and spotted this 45 described as an unknown test press with sound clip. Apart from poor quality and a skip, the actual main track sounds early to mid 70's, not too bad to my ears and even though I'm not bidding (there are bidders) I wondered if anyone on here for next couple hours knows what / who it is? I do know the seller, but as he's in Oz and only 2 hours to go on the sale, unlikely to find out much more just now. Chorus something like "You were so hard to find, and you blew my mind"? Also a sweet / deep flip some might like. Thanks, Steve

I'm sure you're not alone there but maybe worth picking up a copy of his "Stand by me" LP with this track and a good few others. It's cheap still (I think) and might either convince you that you stick by your thinking or maybe might change your mind. A nice version of "I can't wait until I see my baby's face" too.

...and you can fit a half decent padlock on them too, whereas you can't on some. Just watch the handles if you have young kids as they do snap back a bit when played with, as my youngest discovered last year, bless her! Also stacking them is still a prob mind, with the corner protectors as they are. Brilliant cases and service though.

I have to say I've got as much from reading the sleeve notes as I have from listening to the CD a good few times so far. Really interesting thanks Ady and all those who helped you. Steve.

I was aware of a legit 2nd issue (at least I think it's legit) but not aware of a boot of this LP?

We all have personal taste, of course we do. What I meant was it's annoying when someone tries to tell you their taste is better, or for example moan like hell at you about something that's being played at an event just because it is not to their taste when others there are clearly into it.

YES ...Postie has just slid down the driveway with precious cargo and I'm currently having a 3rd attempt at trying to get through the plastic covering. Deep breath and kettle on, kids pushed out to play and hi-fi fired up.

Being at the "younger end" of 40 something and collecting / listening to ALL kinds of soul music since my teens, but only really getting deeper into Northern and Rare soul + going to more events this last 3 or 4 years, I still remain amazed and frustrated in equal measure with the blinkered view of some people (including many 40 somethings and younger!) when it comes listening, dancing or just generally talking about this unbelievable range of music we all love. We belong to something pretty special I think, so whether it's 60's or current releases, well known things or the "new to your ears" things, 100mph or deep and sweet soul etc etc...Just take a step back and feel lucky to be able to enjoy it.

Thanks v much for posting these links a few weeks ago. I took delivery of The Fame Studios Story + Hall of Fame CD's yesterday (with pt 2 of Hall of Fame on the way soon hopefully!). Only a quick listen through so far but absolutely amazing soul. A real education / insight into the Fame Studios. All the sleeve notes, photos + overall presentation make these an absolute bargain when you think of the time that Tony Rounce, Alec Palao and Dean Rudland must've taken to pull these together with such passion and interest. There are compilations and then there are COMPILATIONS. Thanks again, Steve

I had issue no 138 (Nov) through the door a few weeks back, so yes hopefully still okay?

Any one for a consortium?...one month each a year?! Actually I take that back as still couldn't afford it and even if I could I think I'd still prefer to go out and dance to it now and then...let someone else have the worry of ownership / potential damage when playing it out. Brilliant record and will never forget the first time I heard it, which unlike you lot wasn't actually that many years ago. Ahh but the hundreds of other amazing records to be chased down and enjoyed instead.

Hi there..Have sent you a PM on this. Thanks, Steve.

Thanks Rod. So unless anyone can add anything more, they look and sound exactly the same but one has "stereo" and AR" in the run out and the other does not. So which one is the original issue, for what it's worth knowing, or are we all past caring as they both look and sound so good?! If no replies then please Billy lock this thread and I'll sleep easy knowing what I paid for mine was about right whilst Rod still tries to get even with his mate who sold him a wrong 'un! Steve

Thanks Franc. 45 safely received with thanks.Steve

Four Wonders did also have a release on the same Solid Foundation label Billy..."Just looking for my love", but not sure if there was also maybe a label misprint as sometimes happened. Let's see what anyone else has to say on this. If nothing else it reminds us what a great record the Imperial Wonders is. Off topic I know, but I also love Imperial Wonders release "Trying to get to you" on Black Prince. Well worth a listen.

That's strange then Rod. Are you looking at the green / brown one like in the photo further up this thread? Anyone else checking theirs tonight and have anything more to say on this one?! Thanks for opening a can of worms on this great record Billy! Steve

Hi Gary. I struggled on this one too last year but got there in the end. Try Flynny on here, as I recall he knew someone where he is in Japan who might be selling theirs. Steve

Interested in picking up a nice condition copy of this Spindletop 45 if anyone has one to sell or trade? Thanks, Steve.

A Similar debate on here a couple of years back and I'm still none the wiser! The one I'm looking at in my hands now is green / brown and as per Rod's description above (molded label, vinyl, matrix "LBM 101 ARS", also with "Stereo" and another "AR" in the same run out groove), so unless anyone can tell me any different I think it's okay afterall? Thanks.

Well that fits the description of one I picked up from an established ebay seller about 2 yrs ago which was described as "original" and priced as such. Oh well, I still love it, and if that is the case, the sound quality is indeed superb. Anyone else been caught out on this or can give any more info on what differentiates an original? Thanks, Steve.

I'd heard this too but have not seen one (unless mine is and I don't know that ) Green / black label as opposed to green / brown? Or is there another easy way to know which is which? Steve

Brilliant record and don't see it come up much but guessing £50-£75ish? I recently heard this alternative version by Rock'n Co which seems to be rarer / more expensive, but I prefer Imperial Wonders as it's much more uplifting to my ears.

Bit of a long shot, but was it Wilton Felder ft Bobby Womack - "(No matter how high I get) I'll still be looking up"? I think that was c84/85 and black label. I picked this up in a 2nd hand shop in late 80's for next to nothing not knowing what it was but just blown away by the soul in Bobby's vocals. Also "inherit the Wind", but that was much earlier 80's I think. Cheers, Steve

Great track from the "Live" (but not really live ) LP on MFP Music For Pleasure, but never a single as far as I know. I remember getting the LP from a local 2nd hand shop for not much more than 50p with a few others like it, then not playing it for many years, only to then "re-discover" it after seeing the this track on one of Mr Hampsey's "They Call it Crossover" CD compilations a year or so ago. It is a real shame about the fake cheering at the start and end, but I forgive them as it was a long time ago Cheers, Steve.