Scooterboy

If this is the record with CHAMP written on the label (can't access Darren's web site at present to check), then there's an interesting story I was told by a previous owner of this record that I have no way of verifying. Apparently the CHAMP being referred to is none other than Cassius Clay / Mohammed Ali the boxer and this copy was given to him as a present. Who gave him the copy? I have no idea. Did the CHAMP ever get the copy? Again I have no idea. Is the story true or just a myth? Again, I have no idea. Was I on the end of a wind-up? Again, I have no idea. That said, I thought it was an interesting anecdote. I suspect I may have been a little dazed and confused at the time I was told this story...hence the reason why I can only remember parts of the conversation. If the chap who told me this is the current owner and is selling this via Darren's site then he may be able to verify the story. If true...this may add to the collectability of the item. If I was so messed up at the time I heard the tale that I've created my own urban myth....then I apologise for wasting your time reading this post.

I am a very bad Soul fan. I am a very naughty Soul fan. I must be punished...phwor!

I really enjoyed the play when it came to The Lowry in Salford Quays. Unbeknown to me, and to my horror, my Mum and Dad decided to go and see the play in Coventry to find out a bit more about 'what their son has been into for the last 20 odd years'. We subsequently had a somewhat difficult conversation about illegal substances! I had a lot of explaining to do. Was I a man or a mouse...did I come clean? I'll say no more other than..."pass the cheese"

Here's mine... Rarely ridden to an event as the helmet would ruin my hair (lame excuse as if you know me I don't have much hair to ruin). And in case Munchkin reads this...I know it's a Vespa! But...I do now own a GP Manx Replica and did own an Li150 (S1), Li 150 (S2) and Li150 (S3) in addition to the SX225 that I destroyed on the way to and from the Euro rally to Cork back in 1998 (I think).

My 15 year old nephew has explained iTunes to me. My 11 year old neice just about remembers seeing a CD. Neither has ever held a vinyl record...of any genre. I feel sorry that they have missed out for so long. Uncle Chris is now on a mission to turn them into Soulies & Vinyl Hounds...though as their parents binned the record player long ago I suspect I may have an uphill battle.

Scooterboy... I had a scooter (since I joined SS I now have 2 scooters) I was a little younger than I am now...hence 'boy'. Perhaps I should change it to 2-scooters-old-fuddy-duddy...doesn't have the same ring to it though. If you were to ask the wife she'd suggest 'MiseryGutsSelfishTw*t' (or worse). Chris

A few to go...hopefully priced to sell. Lambretta and Vespa engine rebuilds need funding. P&P included (UK ONLY) as follows: Up to £40 + Recorded Delivery £40+ = Special Delivery All EX unless stated Marvin Homes & Justice - You Better Keep Her - Brown Door (Vinyl copy) Now £25 Masqueraders - How Big Is Big - Bell (Issue) Now £45 The Lovers - Do This For Me - Phillips Now £20 Johnnie Hoyle - What About Me - Ray Bo (Mint-) Now £325 Sandra Stephens - If You Really Love Me - Ja-Wes Now £225 (First label) Jean Brooks - Tomorrow Never Came - G Note (Rare Issue) Now £75 (VG+) Call Me - Eddie Bishop - ABC (Rare Issue) Now £225 Joe King - Sepeak On Up - Prix Now £40 (Mint-) Mavis Rivers - The Footseps Of A Fool - Reprise Demo WOL...vinyl M-) Now £65 Tony Harrison - Sad Occasion - Commerce (WOL) Now £20 Payment via Paypal as a gift please (I am, after all, paying postage)...or cheque Want a couple? Give me a call...we maybe able to haggle (only a little though!) Any questions...please call me (Chris 07799 772 513)

And? If you are going to grass me up, at least have the decency to get your facts right! They are purple Y fronts with white pipeing.

Oi Moz... I'll tell Cheryl! You are not supposed to be buying owt! Posting wants on SS is cheating. Chris

Singing Swinging Counts now sold

A few to go...hopefully priced to sell. P&P included (UK ONLY) as follows: Up to £40 + Recorded Delivery £40+ = Special Delivery All EX unless stated Marvin Homes & Justice - You Better Keep Her - Brown Door (Vinyl copy) £30 Masqueraders - How Big Is Big - Bell (Issue) £50 The Lovers - Do This For Me - Phillips £25 Singing Swinging Counts - Along The Way - The Label £100 (VG+...plays M-) £100 NOW SOLD Johnnie Hoyle - What About Me - Ray Bo (Mint-) £350 Sandra Stephens - If You Really Love Me - Ja-Wes £250 (First label) Lena & The Delanettes - Turn Around Baby - Uptown £150 (Mint-) NOW SOLD Jean Brooks - Tomorrow Never Came - G Note (Rare Issue) £100 (VG+) Call Me - Eddie Bishop - ABC (Rare Issue) £250 Joe King - Sepeak On Up - Prix £50 (Mint-) Mavis Rivers - The Footseps Of A Fool - Reprise Demo WOL...vinyl M-) £75 Tony Harrison - Sad Occasion - Commerce (WOL) £25 Payment via Paypal as a gift please (I am, after all, paying postage)...or cheque Want a couple? Give me a call...we maybe able to haggle (only a little though!) Any questions...please call me (Chris 07799 772 513)

Hi Folks, I have a few peices for sale. If interested contact me via PM. Will try and add scans over the weekend (I am a Luddite and Wifey's going to have to help me). No paypal on this occasion...sorry about that. I'm after cheques as I have a poorly Vespa engine that needs major attention and I'm also trying to buy a 1970 Lambretta GP200 and the seller won't take Paypal from me. Alternatively if you are in the Manchester / Stockport area I could meet up and I'd be happy (as you might imagine) with the cash. All at least EX condition (will offer finer grading when I get home and check again...but I have tried to be conservative with grading so that no one has cause to be disappointed). Betty Wilson - I'm Yours - Dayco £1,200 Bobby Adams & Betty Lou - Dr Truelove - Trax £500 Ollie Jackson - Wipe Away The Teardrops Magnum £350 Sandra Stephens - If You Really Love Me - Ja Wes £250 I may sell my Ted Wilson - I Can't Take No More - Sierra but would want in excess of £1,500 There are a couple more that I'll dig out when I get home. Thanks for looking. Chris P.S. Price includes Royal Mail Special Delivery. P.P.S. Shipping to UK addresses only - sorry.

Hi, I have a an EX+ / M- copy that I may consider parting with. Please contact me via PM or chris.penn@voweurope.com with an idea of the offer / price you are willing to pay. Thanks. Chris

Hi and thanks for looking. I hope there's something of interest as I have a rather nasty credit card bill to pay (gulp!) Ideally I'd prefer a cheque rather than PayPal but I can accept PayPal if there's really no other option. If you do pay by PayPal please do so as a gift. I'll cover postage (UK only) via Recorded Delivery. If you want Special Delivery just pay the difference (allow say an extra £3.00). Any overseas customers, please advise me of the destination and I'll come back to you with a price. Please contact me via chris.penn@voweurope.com or as a PM via the site. Many thanks Chris Bobby Adams & Betty Lou, Dr Truelove M- / EX+ (Great condition) £ Offers Sir Caesar, Show Me The Time (Ride) M- / EX+ (Great condition) £300 The Epsilons, I'm So Devoted (Shrine) M- / EX+ (Pristine vinyl, ever so slight label wear) £150 David Porter, Win You Over (Stax) M- / EX+ (Great condition) £70 Barbara Dane, I'm On my Way (3 Trey) EX / M- vinyl (3 numbers written on label) £75 The Singing Swinging Counts, Along The Way (The Label) Label wear and some felt pen marks. Vinyl plays great, visually VG+, you won't be disappointed. £100 (£300 in JM Guide) Marvio Wilson, I Really Do Love You (Soulville) At least EX visually, plays Mint- £50 Varetta, Fly By Night (Brent) Looks like it's had a hard life, plenty of marks but plays great. Very hard to obtain and great for DJ'ing. Less than ¼ of JM's guide price. £40 The Royal Esquires, Ain't Gonna Run (Prix) M- £35 The Daisies, Cold Wave (Capitol) M- £35 Jackie Payne, I Found Myself (Barak) EX condition (at the very least). I believe this is a UK only release. £25 JJ Daniels, Mr Lonesome (Sure Shot) Mint- £35 Joe King, Speak On Up (Prix) Mint- (Used to be a £400 record) £40 Eddie Carlton, Wait (Crackerjack, WD) Mint / as new £20 Mavis Rivers, Footsteps Of A Fool (Reprise, Demo) Mint- Vinyl Small amount pen / biro on Footsteps side, larger amount on flip. £75 ( ½ book price) Many thanks for looking. Chris

Paul You are not allowed to buy any more records! Unless you sell me...you know what! Chris

Thank you for your observations. If I have been in any way unrealistic then that was not my intention. The records in question cost me considerably more than the sum I am advertising them at. In addition I have tried to be extra strict grade-wise so as not to disappoint. If I am being genuinely unrealistic then I will of course be happy to consider offers that SS readers deem more appropriate. Should you wish to guide me in the right direction price-wise or provide any further advice / guidance / opinion regarding these records then that would be greatly appreciated; however I would prefer this was via a PM or via my personal email address to spare me any further embarrassment. Chris

Hi Folks, Thanks for looking. Having a major clear out and basically need the money. The following are being sold as a single 'lot'. The best offer over £1,000 gets them all (offers by Friday 21st please). I will not use one bid to encourage others to 'bid up' - best offer on it's own merits gets them. I'm not sure how much these would be to 'mail' but that would be an added extra cost we'd need to agree upon. To help out I'm prepared to hand deliver within a 50 - 60 mile radius (or thereabouts) of Manchester for petrol money only (approx £15 - £20?) I have tried to be tough with the grading as I'm keen that no one is disappointed. As you'll see there are a number that would set you back at least 3 figures (including Epsilons, Singing Swinging Counts, Barbara Dane, Fay Simmon, Mavis Rivers & Roy Hamilton) Ideal as collection builders and to sell on. As a rough guide, in JM's book these would set you back over £4K (though conditions do need to be considered). UK buyers only please. 100 PROOF AGED IN SOUL - SOMEBODY'S BEEN SLEEPING - HOT WAX - EX AD LIBS, THE - NOTHING WORSE THAN BEING ALONE - SHARE - EX ADAM'S APPLES - DON'T TAKE IT OUT ON THIS WORLD - BRUNSWICK UK BR42 (UK Release) - EX AL DE LORY & MANDANGO - RIGHT ON - CAPITOL UK EMI CL15911 (UK Release) - EX ALGERE, RAY - IN MY CORNER - TOU-SEA (Demo) - VG (Many marks, plays great) ARTISTICS, THE - GET MY HANDS ON SOME LOVIN' - OKEH - EX BISHOPS, THE - OUT OF SIGHT - CAPITOL - EX (Vinyl Ex, but label damage) BROWN, MAXINE - LITTLE GIRL LOST - WAND - EX (Slight WOL) C, THE FANTASTIC JOHNNY - NEW LOVE - PHIL-LA OF SOUL - M- CARLTON, EDDIE - WAIT - CRACKERJACK (Demo) - EX / EX+ CHANDLER, GENE - THERE GOES THE LOVER - BRUNSWICK - M- CHANDLER, GENE - BUDDY AIN'T IT A SHAME - CONSTELLATION - M- CHECKER, CHUBBY - (AT THE) DISCOTHEQUE - PARKWAY - EX (Slight WOL) CINCINNATIANS, THE - DO WHAT YOU WANT TO DO - EMERALD - At least VG+ (Slight WOL) COIT, JAMES - BLACK POWER - PHOOF - EX COPELAND, JOHNNY - JUST ONE MORE TIME - GOLDEN EAGLE - VG+ COSMO - SMALL TOWN GOSSIP - SOUND 7 STAGE - VG / VG+ (Many marks, plays great) COULTER, PHIL - A GOOD THING GOING - INFERNO (Clear vinyl) UK Release - EX DAISIES, THE - COLD WAVE - CAPITOL - M- DANE, BARBARA - I'M ON MY WAY - TREY - EX / EX+ (Slight WOL) DANIELS, J J - MR LONESOME - SURE SHOT (Demo) - M- DAVIS, TYRONE - CAN I CHANGE MY MIND - DAKAR - EX DELLS, THE - ALL ABOUT THE PAPER - 20TH CENTURY FOX - EX ELITES, THE - YOU'LL BREAK TWO HEARTS - ABC PARAMOUNT (Demo) - VG+ EPSILONS, THE - I'M SO DEVOTED - SHRINE - EX ESQUIRES, THE - AND GET AWAY - BUNKY - VG+ / EX FANTASTIC JOHNNY C, THE - DON'T DEPEND ON ME - ISLAND UK 008 (UK Release) - EX GARRETT, KELLY - BABY IT HURTS - AVA (Demo) - VG+ GLOBELITERS, THE - THE WAY YOU DO - PHILTOWN - VG+ / EX HALL, DORA - DID HE CALL TODAY MAMA? - CALAMO - EX (SOL) HAMILTON, ROY - THE PANIC IS ON - MGM - EX (Vinyl Ex, but slight label damage) HARRELL, VERNON - NOBODY BUT NOBODY - ASCOT - VG (Many marks, plays great) HARRISON,TONY - SAD OCCASION - COMMERCE - VG+ / EX (WOL) HOLMES, MARVIN & JUSTICE - YOU BETTER KEEP HER - BROWN DOOR - EX HUDSON, POOKIE - JEALOUS HEART - DOUBLE L (Demo) - VG+ (Some slight mark) INTRUDERS, THE - A NICE GIRL LIKE YOU - TSOP - M- JACKSON, CHUCK - THE DAY THE WORLD STOOD STILL - VIP - M- JACKSON, CHUCK - ALL OVER THE WORLD - NIGHTMARE UK (UK Release) - EX / EX+ JACKSON, WALTER - SPECIAL LOVE - OKEH (Demo) - VG (Many marks, plays great) JAMES, ETTA - TWO SIDES (TO EVERY STORY) - ARGO - M- JAY & THE TECHNIQUES - STILL (IN LOVE WITH YOU) - SMASH - VG+ / EX JOHNSON,GINO - I'M AWARE OF YOUR LOVE AFFAIR - BAILEY - EX / EX+ JOY, RODDIE - COME BACK BABY - RED BIRD - VG (Many marks, plays great) KING PINS, THE - I WON'T HAVE IT - FEDERAL - VG+ / EX (Great vinyl, water damage to label) KING, JOE - SPEAK ON UP - PRIX - M- KIRTON, LEW - HEVEN IN THE AFTERNOON - ALSTON - At least VG+ (Light surface marks) LEE, JACKIE - THE DUCK - MIRWOOD - VG MASQUERADERS, THE - HOW BIG IS BIG - BELL - At least VG+ (Light surface marks) McALISTER, MAURICE & THE RADIANTS - SHY GUY - CHESS - EX McCRACKLIN, JIMMY - CAN'T RAISE ME - IMPERIAL (Demo) - EX (Great vinyl, slight WOL on flip) McCRACKLIN, JIMMY - GET BACK - PREMIUM - EX / M- McDANIELS, GENE - POINT OF NO RETURN - LIBERTY - VG+ / EX (Some slight marks) MEL & TIM - BACKFIELD IN MOTION - BAMBOO - VG (Many marks, plays great) MOMENTS, THE - NINE TIMES - STANG - M- MONTEREYS & GRANDEURS, THE - COME HOME TO ME - CARDINALE - EX / EX+ MOORE, JACKIE - BOTH ENDS AGAINST THE MIDDLE - ATLANTIC - EX (Slight WOL) MORGAN, OLIVER - THE LA LA MAN - SEVEN B - EX / EX+ NASH, JOHNNY - TOWN OF LONELY HEARTS - GROOVE M- (Not sure if original) OCAPELLO'S, THE - ANYTIME - CHECKER - VG+ / EX PACKERS, THE - HOLE IN THE WALL - SOUL CITY (UK) UK Release - EX PARRISH, DEAN - I'M ON MY WAY - UK AMERICAN UK Release - EX PAYNE, JACKIE - I FOUND MYSELF - BARAK (UK Release) - VG+ / EX PHILLIPS, ESTHER - WHAT A DIFFERENCE A DAY MADE - KUDU - EX REDDING, OTIS - LOOK AT THE GIRL - ATCO - VG+ / EX RIVERS, MAVIS - FOOTSTEPS OF A FOOL - REPRISE (Demo) - EX (Vinyl great, WOL) RONNIE & JOYCE - ON THE STAGE OF LOVE - ALPHA - EX+ / M- ROSS, JACKIE - SELFISH ONE - CHESS - EX ROYAL ESQUIRES, THE - AIN'T GONNA RUN - PRIX - M- SARI & THE SHALIMARS - IT'S SO LONELY (BEING TOGETHER) - VEEP (Demo) - EX / EX+ SCOTT BROTHERS, THE - LETTER FROM MY BABY - COMET (Demo) - EX (Slight WOL & date stamped) SCOTT, COOKIE - YOUR LOVE IT WON ME OVER - ORR - EX SHELTON, ROSCOE - MY BEST FRIEND - BATTLE - EX SHOW STOPPERS, THE - AIN'T NOTHIN' BUT A HOUSE PARTY - GUYDEN - EX SIMMONS, FAY - PLEASE TELL ME I'M YOURS - SENCA - At least VG+ (Light surface marks, some WOL) SINGING SWINGING COUNTS, TH - ALONG THE WAY - THE LABEL - VG (Many marks, plays great but grubby label) SMITH, OCIE - EVERYBODY BUT ME - BROADWAY - VG+ SOUNDS OF DAWN - IF I HAD MY WAY - TWIN STACKS - VG+ / EX STERLING, SPENCER - JILTED - BIGTOP (Demo) - VG+ (Some slight marks, slight WOL) TAYLOR, LITTLE JOHNNY - SOMEWHERE DOWN THE LINE - GALAXY - VG / VG+ TAYLOR, SEAN - TOO LATE TO TURN BACK NOW - MAGIC TOUCH (Demo) - EX / EX+ UNITED FOUR, THE - SHE'S PUTTING YOU ON - HARTHON EX+ / M- VALLI, FRANKIE & THE 4 SEASONS - THE NIGHT - MOWEST UK Release - EX VARETTA & THE THOMASES - FLY BY NIGHT - BRENT - G / VG (Lots of marks, plays great) WALLACE BROTHERS - TALKING ABOUT MY BABY - SIMS - EX / EX+ WARD, ROBERT - I WILL FEAR NO EVIL - GROOVE CITY - EX WELCH, LENNY - DARLING TAKE ME BACK - KAPP - EX WELCH, LENNY - THE RIGHT TO CRY - KAPP M- WESTON, KIM - I GOT WHAT YOU NEED - MGM - M- (Picture sleeve) WILLIAMS, BILLY - THE LOVER OF ALL LOVERS - CORAL - EX WILSON, MARVIO - -I REALLY DO LOVE YOU - SOULVILLE - EX WILSON, NANCY - THE END OF OUR LOVE - CAPITOL UK (EMI CL15547 UK Release) - EX WONDER, LITTLE STEVIE - FINGERTIPS PT.1 - TAMLA - VG WRIGHT, BETTY - WHERE IS THE LOVE - ALSTON - EX / EX+ Please contact me either via Soul Source PM or alternatively (and ideally) via chris.penn@voweurope.com Many thanks for looking.

Thanks Buddy Chris

Hi Folks, Any idea how much I might get for the following (both at least EX condition...probably better)? Bobby Adams & Betty Lou - Dr Truelove - Trax Sir Ceaser - Show Me The Time - Ride Thank you for your help. Chris

The Shepards - Little Girl Lost - ABC Demo - EX - £125 This record is now sold

Hi Folks, Many thanks for looking. I have tried to grade on the 'picky' side as I want you to be pleasantly suprised by the condition rather than being disappointed. Please contact me via chris.penn@voweurope.com Paypal or cheque, but if paypal please do so as a gift. Signed For £2, Special Delivery £5 For rates outside of the UK please contact me with your country so I can calculate postage. JJ Daniels - Mr Lonesome - Mint Minus - £40 Marvio Wilson - I Really Do Love You - EX - £75 The Elites - You'll Break Two Hearts - EX - £50 The Royal Esquires - Ain't Gonna Run - Mint Minus - £50 The Epsilons - I'm So Devoted - Shrine - EX - £200 Mavis Rivers - Footsteps Of A Fool - Reprise Demo - EX Vinyl, WOL (plenty WOL on filp) - £75 Roy Hamilton - The Panic Is On - MGM Issue - EX Vinyl, Minor Label Wear - £75 Joe King - Speak On Up - Prix - EX - £40 The Masqueraders - How Big Is Big - Bell Iss - VG+ - £40 The United Four - She's Putting You On - Mint Minus - £70 Lew Kirton - Heaven In The Afternoon - Alston - VG+ - £50 The Shepards - Little Girl Lost - ABC Demo - EX - £125 The Singing Swinging Counts - Along The Way - The Label - VG+ - £150 Barbara Dane - I'm On My Way - 3 Trey - EX (At Least) - £100 The Daisies - Cold Wave - Capitol - Mint Minus - £40 Fay Simmons - Please Tell Me I'm Yours - Senca - VG+ - £65

Many thanks for your advice. I'll take on board your comments prior to deciding which approach to take. Kind regards Chris

Hi Keith, PM on the way...you promised it wouldn't hurt! Chris

Hi Folks, Just a quick note seeking advice / guidance on the best way to secure those harder to find, bigger ticket-type 'wants' via SS. Is it best to try and list around half a dozen or so at once (to improve my chances of success) or just focus on one at a time? I can only afford to fund one record at a time so don't want to be seen as a time waster or end up in the enviable (but sadly unaffordable) position of being lucky enough to be offered potentially a couple of tunes at once and having to politely decline those I can't immediately afford. Are there any accepted approaches in such a situation? Or, can those that have used either or both approaches suggest what's most acceptable and what's been most successful? Also, is it advisable (or indeed acceptable) to stipulate minimum gradings? Is it wise to indicate the price range I'd contemplate paying based on grades (so as not to waste anyone's time)? Any opinion you can share would be greatly appreciated. Thanking you in anticipation. Chris

What's the value above which duty becomes payable? I recently got a reasonably expensive record from the States and even though the seller stated nowhere near what I'd paid he still stuck $100 on the green customs declaration label. Normally sellers just state a few dollars. I wasn't charged any duty. Was I lucky or was I just under the limit? Chris