Collector first, DJ second....
When I'm behind the decks I usually play a set consisting of 50% Motown & related and 50% Northern oldies. I have a passion for the Motown sound as people who have seen me DJ can confirm. Not the usual Motown ,mainly the rare and/or unreleased stuff along with alternative versions such as Dutch Motown, Dynamic Superiors -Dont Send Nobody Else, Aint too proud to beg Z.Z.Hill etc.... The bookings I get are from promoters who already know what I'm likely to play and all the reviews I get are good ones,so,my selection seems to please the paying punters.Also in the box are a number of what I'd call quality oldies which come in handy when receiving requests.
So to reiterate collector first or spend a fortune on records you dont really like.
Westy