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I know what you mean, I was really unsure. I’m by no means an expert & if it wasn’t for the guys on here I’d have probably sold it on as a boot for £15

I know I have to. The guy’s a fellow scooterist who I’ll see around at rallies next year. Even if I give him £100 I’m paying less than the going rate & I get 14 more records for free

Found it!! Only on the B side for now, but I’ll take itThis is definitely a date for the diary- my first bargain, just hope it doesn’t take me another 40 odd years to find another. The dilemma now is; do I bung the guy a few more quid as I bought it as a boot or keep my mouth shut cos he was happy with the deal? Thanks to everyone for your help I wouldn’t have got there without it

I’ll give it one last try. It makes you remember what a minefield buying records can be If I’d bought it as being legit I’d be worried, but I’ve never found a bargain in all the time I‘be been buying records, so now I’m desperate for it to be right

That’s smaller than I thought. I’m also obviously looking in the wrong place. I was looking around the edge of the label

If there are others out there that are legit & look the same, then that’s one thing off the negative list. Thanks for that

Thanks for that, I’ll try again. The record came with around a dozen others, which were mainly 70’s so it stood out & that’s why I wanted to check. I don’t know if you can see (my photographic skills aren’t great) but the B side definitely has the matrix etched in - why would a bootlegger do that?

Still can’t find them. It’s not looking good 😌

That’s what I was expecting. I got it in a box full. If it had been legit it would have made all the others free of charge

I’ll run my fingers over the label again to check. Although I’m doing it more in hope than expectation

Thanks Mick, The flat at the bottom is another thing that makes me wonder. I just can’t imagine a bootlegger would bother etching the number

Can anyone help me out with this? I‘be acquired a copy of You Don’t Love Me- Epitome Of Sound. I’ve checked on Discogs to see if it’s legit & whilst it has the matrix number etched in the dead wax on the B side, there’s nothing on the A side, nor does it have raised numbers under the label I’ve seen black and white bootleg copies, but not red and cream like this Does anyone have any insight Thanks in advance

Hi All, Looking for a copy of 1967 release of Margie Hendrix - One Room Paradise - Mercury 1 40845 Demo or either label variation Ex or better PM me with details & price Cheers

There have always been tracks that you’ve chased for years and you end up paying more than you would like to, but when the record’s in front of you & you’re told the price you bite the bullet and pay it ‘cos you’ve wanted it for so long. However, I can’t imagine that it’s the case with current auction prices because it’s happening every week. All it’s doing is giving less scrupulous dealers an excuse to raise the benchmark price

It must be my age 😊

Wasn’t Dena Barnes on the auction this week? Or did I miss it?

Looking for a copy of You Should ’O Held On either: Frankie Karl & The Chevrons - 1965 Philtown PH 105-A release or 7th Avenue Aviators - 1965 Congress CG 255 release Ex or better Thanks in advance

Looking for the following tracks Ex. Or better Tommy Navarro - I Cried My Life Away 1964 De Jac Records 1253 release -SORTED Nolan Chance - Just Like The Weather 1965 Constellation C161 release - SORTED Otis Clay- The Only Way Is Up 1980 Echo 2003 release - SORTED Kiki Dee - On A Magic Carpet Ride 1968 Fontana TF983 release PM me with price & condition if you can help - will pay PayPal F&F Thanks in advance

Maybe not underplayed, but start with Frankie Beverly - If That’s What You Wanted, Earl Jackson- Soul Satisfaction or Yvonne Baker- You Didn’t Say A Word. Those intro’s need no words Finish with Seven Souls- I Still Love You ‘cos I just love that track

Hi All, Looking for 1964 release of Tommy Navarro - I Cried My Life Away De Jac Records 1253 Ex or Better PM me if you can help Cheers

Hi All, Looking or 1965 release of Gladys Knight - Stop & Get A Hold Of Myself Maxx Records 334 Release or Demo Ex or better PM me with condition and price Cheers

Thanks Tomo, Nice to know I’m not alone 😄& at least it confirms my thoughts that it’s legit

Thanks for that. I appreciate it

Hi All, just bought a box of records & I’m struggling with a couple I have Love Factory - Eloise Laws, which has all the correct run out details but has the labels reversed. Is this common or am I the one who’s press was done by the trainee? Secondly I have Four Tops - I Can’t Help Myself on a demo with this on the flip. Is it a boot? thanks in advance

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