Julianb

Think you could be wrong on this. I think that Ian Levine first discovered this on one of his family trips to the USA. I got his other copy the week he returned. He let a few of us give him £25 each to help fund his buys and in return we got 25 singles each( unbelievable really, when you think about it!). I used to visit his family home in Blackpool on a regular basis to play records in that famous converted downstairs toilet 'record room'. Anyway, I was the first to visit him on that year after his trip and got the 'cream' of the pick ( although to be fair,he had eamarked some good stuff to each of us who had helped finance him). He had Susan Barrett in the pile for Brad from Nelson, but I managed to get it into my pile . Never told Brad about it though Completely off at a tangent, the Levine's had a microwave oven in 1972 ( years before they came out over here). Les Cokell and others would all make coffee in it. At the filming of SWONS I asked Mrs Levine about this and she told me she bought 2 in America, had them converted to 240 volts and used one at home and the other in their Club, the Lemon Tree.

Tried to bid on one of your sales, but found you'd blocked my bid! Is it because I had to return a 45 to you last year that would NOT play on my deck and you didn't want to refund? I THOUGHT THIS HAD BEEN RESOLVED AMICABLY AT THE TIME, SO WHAT'S THE PROBLEM?

Looks like there's a guy in the States who has found a box of demos! - Seen them listed regularly over the last 12 months. Julian

Thanks for the information Brian. FAO Tony Rounce - I know I'm getting on a bit, but my memory has NOT completely gone!

He's just bought a Dusty Wilson on buy it now for £850 - that's if he pays for it of course! Julian

Still got my leather Levi jacket ( jean jacket style) purchased Summer '67 cost 16 guineas. Can't get into it now, But a bit of a collectors item I believe. Levi 'Staprest' and Ben Shermans were the order of the day back then.

Hi Tony was probably there that night myself ( as I still have you in my address book as living in Grove Park Road Wanstead at the time!!!) Agree about Wendy and Vibrations not being played, but I was pretty certain about MGW. Come on you old Wheelers get stuck in on this one ( I would ask the Mrs, but she never agrees with me, so it would be 2-1 to you !!)

Think you're wrong that it wasn't played Tony - now,where's Brian Phillips (ex Wheel DJ)when you need him? He's on here somewhere and he'll be able to give the correct answer one way or t'other. Also, it wasn't Northern in those days, just soul! Julian

Been having a Twisted Wheel moment and playing Mighty Good Way. Got me thinking wasRobert related to any of the other Banks' singers - Darrell, Larry, Homer, Bessie, Doug etc etc? Also, is there a dark blue Verve copy? TIA Julian

Thanks for the info - it's just that the 'A' looked like letraset

Saw a UK red Atlantic copy last night - it had a small capital 'A' between 4 and 5 o'clock. The seller said it was a demo. Can anyone confirm this ( as I've never seen one before). Julian

Filled it in Jayne. Julian

Strangely enough we have just been discussing this club on KTF. I first went at the ripe old age of 13 and saw most of the acts you mention.One you did miss was Victor Broxx and his blues band - he always played a tribute to Junior walker during his act and this generally brought the house down. It was a great sweaty night and it was there that I first heard Shirley Ellis' Soul Time. Still sends a shiver down my spine when I hear it now! Sometimes managed to get a drink in the Upper George pub as well!! Another great soul night was the Victory Lounge pub just of St George Square on a Sunday run by Graham Slater and Gary Chatburn Happy days Julian

OOPS need to read the posting properly

Anyone got a soundbite of Sadie sadie? TIA Julian

I have one like this in styrene but also has PLUG SIDE and PROMOTIONAL NOT FOR SALE on the r'h side. Monarch pressing number 64973 ( Jan 1967) I ran it past Mr Manship a few years ago and he reckoned it was a 'real one' Now, if anyone can tell he how to do a scan and attach, I'll post it up here! Julian

sold one for £30 about 3 years ago. Isn't it a bit fast for us old ones to dance to? Got the LP for sale if you're interested. Julian

pm'd you. Julian

Remember Franny O'Brien from Skipton borrowing this from Dave Godin around '70 and bringing it oop north for us to hesr for the firdt time. Julian

I've bought from this seller in the past with no problems - however as John says it might be best to get proof of ownership before paying. Julian

Oh bugger! - I've got one of these as well Mr Baildon - looks like I'm gonna have to part with it if it's on your playlist!! See you at the Grapestore sometime! Julian ( And Mrs

Hi Dave hope you're feeling better and the camera is fired up and ready to go! See you next year Julian & Carolyn

Paul Tindale and Johnny Mutton (they had a joint collection) from Barrow in Furness owned the original copy which appeared at the Mecca. Perhaps that's the one what Dave Burton got before Ady? Julian

Jimmy Thomas - Beautiful Night - Demo 5p from a Leeds junkshop sold it to Keith Minshull at the Torch for £39 that weekend! Julian