Dave Thorley

Hi Ian That stuff is in with the modern soul 45 section, you could sub-genre to till the end of time and still have someone say, but what about.........

Hi All Some how managed to lose mine somewhere over the years. So if anyone has it for sale let me know, this is for myself not for re-sale. Cash or swaps from the site. Dave

Even this presents a problem, as we really do sell all over the world and what maybe of interest to say the 'French Boogie Scene' is of less interest to the UK. So the best we can do is have the 'new arrivals' for each section which does give a little focus. Thanks for the feed back Dave

Clearly it would be good to open this up to comments about internet sites in general, not just my own. What do you like? What gets your goat? Good examples? Bad Examples? Dave

Hi All Had this message today about our web site (www.topdogrecords.co.uk). Haven't given the persons name as this isn't a shot at him, but a genuine request for feedback. Ey up Dave, No disrespect but I think your website could do with some redesign to make searching easier. Can't speak for anyone else but I find it a bit too time-consuming having to scroll through hundreds of pages to find something of interest. Its a pity because there's some cracking records hidden in there somewhere. Here was my response Hi Mate Had nothing but praise for the site. You really are the first, everything is alphbetical, there is a search function by artist, lable or title. We have then sub divided by genre for those that have a particular taste. In fact our site was designed to work in a simular way to most of the other major sites, ie Manship, Craig Moerer etc, so that there is some sort of industry standard. Plus we put every bit of stock we have on the site, no things hidden for those 'Special people', everyone has a chance at everything we have, but that does mean that we have over 8000 titles listed. Dave I have come to ask you guys as the site is designed to work for you, if it's not working then we need to change it. As I said above, we have had nothing but positive feed back until today, but always ready to listen, but would be helpful to get a collection of feed back so we can take the average of the comments. Dave

Actually the 12" isn't that easy to get only came out as a promo, one of my all time fav things from Ian, not everyone's cup of tea, but always rammed the floor at The Ritz. Dave

It's the second issue, nice £15 and a stonking record. Dave

Just added a buch more including Rosco & Friends, Frankie Nevins 12", American Gypsy, plus loads more across the site. Have a great weekend and thanks for looking Dave

Morning to all you peeps at work, put this up last night, hope you find something you like. Dave

You know you can put more than 2 images per post don't you!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nice Crossover track from the producer of Freedom-High on you. They only pressed about 1000 copies. Interestly Freedom are doing backing vocals on this. Bit of a slow start, but when the horns kick in it's a killer. Sound file to follow

Hi All Whole bunch of nice new things going up over the next few weeks, so check back when ever you can. Just uploaded some killer stuff across most sections. www.topdogrecords.co.uk What's New 45's - Albert Jones, Freedom, California Rock Choir, Curtis Blandon, Final Touch 12" - Some nice modern and boogie including Klas, Below Zero LP's - Supa Rare, Timeless Legend, plus Bill Brandon, Hearts Of Stone CD's - Indemand modern soul 'Classic Detroit Style R&B'-Various Artists Hope you find something you like Dave & Malayka

I sold a couple of things through John and on both occasions his approach has been very professional, even communicating during the bid period to make sure I was happy, as we had no reserve. Like someone else has said, it happens every where, but from what I have seen, John works hard to provide a good and fair service. Dave

Hi Guys One of these recently sold on Ebay for a fair bit anyone know how much ? Dave

Thanks Dave The 45 is real nice, let us knowwhat the CD's are like Dave

Hi All Anyone able to tell me anything about this nice 45. Many copies about, has it been played out much etc. Dave

Hi Chris Only just seen this as I am in the U.S. Without you the Stafford re-union would not have taken place. Wish you well with the future, hope to still see you around, will ring when I get back. Love Dave

Some of you were quick the new release CD from Herb Lacy, now sold out!!!!!!!!!!!

Here I am, yes there was a feeding frenzy when I listed it, got about 10 copies out of the back of a store in the deep south. Must have sold all in 3 days!!!!. One of the buyers phoned me a couple of days later just to rub it in, oh how we (he) laughed.

Forgot to mention, some nice picture sleeves gone up as well.!!!!!!!!!

Hi All More good stuff on the site www.topdogrecords.co.uk Whats new 45's Heap of new titles including Robin Rice-Metro, Crystal Motion, Dee Edwards-De-To, Mae Young, Wayne Hunter CD's New Release from Herb Lacy, and a bunch of hard to find LP's and Singles LP's 60's/70's/80's and 90's additions 12" Cool moderm soul, boogie and soulful house Hope you find something you like, off to the U.S. so buy today for quick shipping!!!!!!!!!! See you at 'Powerstation' Dates booked till the end of next year. Pt II, Saturday 23rd August-3 rooms-14 DJ's-9pm to 6am Dave & Malayka

Red Top has one as well. 'You wait all day for a bus, then two come along at once'

I met the late owners wife and it was definatly a Phittsburgh label. Dave

The Steeltown with Errol Gay and the Imaginations, plus The Entertains on is from Pittsburgh. This label was owed by the same guy that was also half owner of Worlds records in New york with Johnny Worlds. Both are much underated modern soul dancers you can pick up for about £15