Wilxy

I have collected records even prior to my introduction to "Northern Soul" almost 40 years ago, primarily Reggae and Motown, but it has to be said, having had to part with several collections for varying reasons during the 70's/80's/90's,and since selling my last decent Northern collection in 2001it became a case of if I parted with my last handful of favourite Motown pieces it would have been "goodnight"!!!.......Alas the bug didn't desert me, and from almost collecting the larger part of the 60's US Motown portfolio, I eventually drifted into Detroit (in general) which I am patiently "chipping away" at! Whilst it is extremely doubtful I will ever get near the "home straight" from a collecting perspective, my interest in collecting is greater than ever, thus my retirement date seems to be evermore distant....

In what respect is the Lee Jennings, better, I do recall reading sometime ago about this?

Is there anyway of knowing,the difference between the Little Roger Hatcher mis-press/Hank Johnson-Lost Love-Ten High, if one was seen listed etc. other than asking the seller which I naively failed to do! Thinking that the disc again naively was a mis-press full stop (Doh), I bought one a couple of weeks ago, and I was excitedly awaiting the mis-press to pound out of my speakers, having smugly thought I'd picked up a copy at a snip.....alas disappointedly, Hank himself chose to make his debut on my eardrums, and my smugness turned to extreme disappointment within a couple of revolutions of my turntable! The only way I can describe the feeling was like losing my wallet fully laden, and getting a parking ticket whilst looking for it! It has made my quest in locating mr. Hatchers' effort even more determined, so if anyone can either enlighten me or furthermore, point me in the direction of a copy, please do so. Thanks for sharing my "grief", in reading the above, and I eagerly await a sympathetic response Cheers wilxy

I have a couple of duplicate LP's for trade, and am looking for 60's US Motown LP's in return. Shades of Blue-Happiness is the- Impact (mono) vinyl M-/ Cover VG+ San Remo Golden Strings-Hungry For Love-Ric-Tic (still sealed) Please PM me only if any interest. Thanks w ilxy

Having a bit of a sort out, after allegedly "outing" some non Detroit items from my collection, so the following few are up for sale, albeit I would possibly,consider trades for Detroit items that I'm pursuing! Condition graded as Soul Source "guide"! Recorded postage £2-15, Registered postage£5-50 Payment via Bank transfer/Personal cheque or Paypal I would politely request that any interest please contact me via PM ONLY.....Thanks Roger Hatcher-Sweetest girl in the world- Excello Demo-M- condition £200 *****SOLD***** We The People-Making my daydream real-Lion-M- condition £65 Masqueraders-How Big is Big-Bell-VG+£35. Cheers wilxy

Art Freeman......Slipping around....

Including the Wand releases?

As an aside with regard the Masqueraders, could anyone confirm their Detroit produced tracks, other than the Labeat material?

I've probably got more where these come from.......... especially not made in Detroit I'll be back....no doubt

You may have your Rod's mixed up Pete? Forgive me if I'm wrong? Rod the Moderator and Rod Dearlove from Hull?

Superb Magazine, and am pleased to own the complete set

Thanx Guys, please feel free to keep the information inbound, I appreciate all replies, and doubt I'll ever get the "L Plates" off on the subject in my lifetime,so sincerely respect ALL the information received Best wilxy

As a "mature student" in the "art" of collecting strictly Detroit produced 45's, which in itself apart from the obvious, sometimes proves to be a bit of a "minefield".....particularly with regard to the labels outside of the Motor City, containing Detroit produced material within their portfolio! Now whilst I'd love to have such total knowledge, sometimes even written material throws up some anomalies, and furthermore adds to confusing me somewhat? I have over the years picked up several items believing them to be produced in Detroit but have been proved to be a bit off the mark so to speak! I therefore having been going through my collection slowly, have the following such anomalies I'd really like to address, so if anyone could be so kind as to reiterate their production whereabouts, I'd be very grateful Here's a few for starters, and whilst I have sought advice on some of them them would respectfully seek second opinions! Masqueraders-How big is big-Bell Luther Ingram-Run for your life-Hurdy-Gurdy Roger Hatcher-Sweetest girl in the world-Excello We the people-Making my daydream real-Lion Thanks in anticipation Kind Regards wilxy.....

R.I.P Liz Lands....

Little Roger Hatcher mis-press on Ten-High, AKA Hank Johnson-Lost Love......missed a copy last week, but one "found its way home" at a snip today, and I'm absolutely delighted....Oh yes

Great news Ady, and furthermore much gratitude for your continuous efforts in un-earthing these gems. TBH the longevity in my personal interest in this great musical adventure will continue unabated, whilst such superb material gets its just recognition in whichever format! I excitedly look forward to this and furthermore future releases of similar ilk.... Kind Regards Mike Wilks

Didn't realise RT 116 was scarce as that on issue, having said that, the popsike scan is the first time I'd seen a copy! (mine's a WD) I must add that I love this legendary label, and it is one of the few Detroit labels I've managed to complete quite reasonably cost wise, albeit a mixed bag of issues and white demo's. Regards wilxy

I'm drooling in anticipation over this little platter!

Always great to hear "new on the ear stuff" and whilst I actually have the Adorables 45, am ashamed to say that it hasn't recieved the airtime that it warrants (particularly from a personal perspective), and also look forward to hearing the Jobette unreleased track in due course Kind Regards wilxy

RIP Sir....

Great stuff Mike

Indeed, a great tune,and one I've been chasing for a while, alas also missed the Anglo American item today

Speedy recovery Mr Rivers

Always great to hear "new" pied piper material....either vocal or instrumental material, cheers for that snippet Ady

Excellent article Rob!