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I'm sure Rod Dealove used to play ' The harder you love', but do not recall what format it was on. Great track. Andy

Have you actually listened to all the LP? Only one track has heavy breathing and muttering, it's the first track on side one, which in my opinion is not very good and I have never had by the Moments. Not all the Moments original versions do I prefere either. all though in general most would accept the productions are much better, the version of 'This old house' is in my opinion is far to over the top by the Moments for the sad subject matter on offer. Much of this material was recorded by other All platinum outfits anyway, of which I am sure many on here prefere different takes. Categorically saying something is better like some leading authority is not helpfull, let them choose.Vanity projects on others material is not very odd, it's relatively common. The original poster of the thread was discussing the authenticity or the origin of the press not the music held within.

I have managed to find the LP, however it looks the same as all the ones on popsike. Discogs usually identifies differences between originals and re-issues, but nothing. If your friend on facebook knows the difference (assuming there is one) please let me know. Thickness of the jacket is sometimes a clue, but i'm in the dark as much as you. Andy

Had a brief look this morning, but unable to find it. Sorry I am not able to be of more help. If that inner sleeve is not the correct one anyway then maybe it was not re- issued after all. I'm a little pissed off I cant find it as there were a couple of tracks I would like to catch up on.

The copy I have does not have one of those plastic Mofi inner sleeves as shown in the photo. That company was not founded untill 77 and were mainly involved with audiofile reproduction ie re-issues. The original LP came out in 75. I was not aware there was a re- issue, but it looks as if there was. Some half tidy sweet soul on there.

Bobby hutton 'Come see whats left of me' Philips white demo m- 200 ON HOLD Stone wall classic , of which there are few in this kinda nick. Jacqueline jones 'A frown on my face' Loadstone m- 400 Crossover of the highest order, hardly ever being offered for sale in recent years in this condition. Prices in uk pounds (our keyboards gone TU and unable to do a pound sign) PAYPAL FOR PAYMENT , FULL REFUND IF NOT SATISFIED. Thanks for looking. Andy

I find many of these boots rather amusing, as they seem to be 50 times rarer than the original, especialy some of the beach/Carolinas stuff. There is also a boot of ' Look on the good side' by the Invitations, which is probably several thousand times rarer than the original. Never seen the offender shown above though, how weird.

Yes, Jay Player was the big title at the time. however Benvik did not use that design Excusively, I have a 45 by First Class on that logo titled ' Love is real', however that's just a plain yellow. There are also other labels that used exactly the same design like Macdad records in New Jersey, so perhaps there is a connection there with the First Class group?.

Lonnie Hill ' Cold cold winter in the ghetto' on the Urban Sound logo would seem a reasonable choice or Herman Atterways ' Merry christmas girl' on the B.E.T.A logo. Andy

Really enjoyed that Futures ' Who would have ever thought' ? acetate and the Mighty Sceptors sounded great. Great stuff. Andy

Black & Silver original. Would have asked more for that variant. Andy

Offering this classic oldie in VG++ condition. Plays great. £200. PM to nail it. Full refund if not happy. Cheers Andy

Another fine example being the Pinch of perfection ' All thats left is memories' on the G&W logo, as stated above carrying the QCA pressing runout.

Always liked that Berres Hammond, also came out on uk knighthawk. Good stuff.

A top quality start to the venture 😎

The track I was on about is from 79 on that purple/ white reactivated logo distributed by fantasy. It would have thought it was cut around 79 as it does have a disco vibe. John manship has a copy for sale and the vocal is very similar to my ears, However as you say the Hot Sauce lady is also from that range.

Often wondered who the Rhonda 'Touch me up' on Stax actually was, as her vocal is rather similar to the Rhonda Davis on Duke.

Lets not forget the Tex- mex connection to our various associated scenes as well. In fact the 45 by Joe Jama 'My life' on the optimum logo was one of the most wanted and biggest northern tracks several years back. With groups like Sunny and the sunliners 'Should I take you home' on Keylock , Dimas111 ' I won't love you again' on Clown being firm favorites with the low- rider Scene. While it could be argued that in many respects the latin influence on the tracks mentioned is minimal, it is without doubt a hybrid of mexican and black american music.

Ok Khris, thanks for the reply and putting that one to bed. Cheers Andy

Now i've posted this in ' Look at your box', unfortunatly before anyone asks, it's not in my box! Anyway is it just me or does the lead singer sound remarkably like the King Moses fellow who recorded 'I've got this feeling' on Pet?. Or if it's not him and someone knows who it is it would be nice to know. Woops just realized it states Charles Mclintyre on the 45. Still could be the guy on the pet 45 I suppose. Andy

Cliff holmes 'I neeed you baby' Instant EX £100 Exellent New Orleans crossover thats picking up plays. Acoustics 'Had it not been for you' Cherry Blossom vg £50 Unlike their common 45 this one is written and produced by the magic of Al Johnson. No entry for this on discogs, few audible marks. brilliant sweet soul. Positive Choice 'Dont go astray Buddah EX £50 Very tough to find on a 7" , again excellent sweet soul. Blue Magic 'Can I say I love you' Liberty PROMO EX £50 Quality harmony cut. O'jays 'Now he's home' Little Star EX £75 Simply brilliant lyrics. one of my favarite O'jays cuts and indemand. Revealers 'I want to make you glad' Paramount EX £25 Real nice philly style harmony, dance cut on flip. Bill Brandon 'Rainbow Road' Spartan EX £75 Real collectors piece, can't remember seeing another on this logo. Charles Smith 'I'm useless Seventy 7 PROMO EX £30 Brilliant ballad, most dealers list his other 45s, not this one. Check out Sirshambling site for clip and his diagnosis. Time 'Lady Lady' Top Rankin LP 'Lady Lady' cut plays great. Very rare compilation LP titled 'Reggae in satin'. I have this excellent soul track on the Jam rock 45, since thats now going for over $200 thought it best to offer the LP. Percy Mays 'Shine a light' Emmaus Road LP EX £25 Original autographed copy That contains the excellent 'Changes' thats just been put out again. Very Jerry bell ' Tell me you'll stay'. Any problems finding a clip on youtube or discogs drop me a line. Full refund if not happy. PAYPAL for payment. Thanks for looking Andy

Perhaps the reason it was described as latin is because they were Mexicans from east LA. I can hear a lot of latin in that record. Even that opening brass known to every man and his dog on the northern scene is played in a key and style associated with latin music not black american.

Eugene Smiley 'Yes it's you' k-CITY promo VG+ £400 just a few marks, plays just about perfect. An original press from 78. Classic within the genra. Freddie Lowe 'Decisions' Sirocco promo VG+ £300 Moody dancer from 77 thats just done over $500 on ebay. plays great. Rivage 'Strung out on your love' Tempus promo VG+ £400 Another stone wall winner from 1980, just very light marks. plays perfect. Lee fields 'Mighty Mighty love' Angle 3 VG+ £400 brilliant dancer that hardly ever shows up with these lyrics. Any detailed info needed, just drop me a line. Full refund if not happy. PAYPAL For payment , sorry no lengthy holds. Cheers Andy

Really good read, but some what bitter sweet in a way. One night in the early 80's at clifton hall in Rotheram there was a guy who had a small batch of records for sale, all northern classics, but records that even back then you hardly ever had a sniff at. From memory he had the Jades, Little Joe Roman, Lynn Vanardo, one of the Amy- bell 45's Bernard Williams or Morris Chestnut and yes That Inspirations first Version along with a couple of other things. I Took the Lynn Vanardo. All though I did not ask myself, i'm sure someone else asked about the Inspirations 45 and it was not an arm and a leg. Now had I took that one instead of the Vanardo 45 and kept hold of it, then maybe I could get my dodgy knee fixed with out the pathetic wait with the NHS!. Some great memories from the past, not too sure about that one.

Some great songs on there. Well done to all involved in it's release. Andy