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Just in case anyone is interested or likes sci fi horror August 12th is the start of the long awaited (for me) "Alien Earth" TV series on FX. I for one have been fascinated by the Alien movie franchise since Ridley Scott's original way back. The series is written and directed by Noah Hawley the guy who gave us the fabulous "Fargo" TV series.

I found it fascinating and as you say it's alarming how big those OCGs are and what they are prepared to do.

The main source of me buying blind was definitely Soul Bowl in the 70s. Falling for the highlighted front page pushed 45s that were within my budget. Generally this worked out really well with things like "Happiness Is Here" on Topper that was something I'd not heard at Wigan if it was I don't recall it so I bought it. Johnny Moore on Sceptre another cracker and Oscar Perry " Ive got what you need" I knew Main string but not this gem at the time. But I also bought that "Misery Loves Company" thing on Essica? I don't remember who it was by but I soon off loaded, it may be popular now? But don't regret selling it. Another pup was the mega (wey too fast) Terry Collins and a slow paced Charles Davenport awful thing on WB . Most of my junkshop blind buys turned out dire with a few exceptions Royalettes on US MGM and Little Milton on UK Chess.

And if you like Motown cheapies try this

Killer intro on this cheapie

Cheapie on Laurie from a legend and another cheapie Bobby Hutton

Think I may have bought some white label motown stuff off you in the late 90's?

Civic Hall Whitchurch? I thought they were only bank holiday dayers?

The Ritz for me were just exceptional dayers with artists on and a diverse play list from the DJ's. Carousel Ballroom in Longsight were good too but it was always pissing down walking to it from Pic station. Cats Whiskers Burnley had a fabulous dance floor and was the first time I heard Soul Sam play George Kirkby.

Yes I went to at least two probably in 77/78. It was straight down the A49 from me so gave it a go a couple of times. TBH I can't remember many DJ's except Brian Rae or anything else except a good dance floor. Did it have another room upstairs? I have a feeling it may have been Bank Holiday Monday dayers? BTW I remember coming to your gaff many years ago to buy some white label Motown stuff. Dave Harris

Hope you find someone. It's a great venue for real ale at a great price. I meet up with current and retired railway colleague's there a few times a year. Plus it's in Wigan what more can a boy ask for. Good luck.

Believe me (drum banging) it goes on a lot a sports grounds. Having watched Leigh Leopards more recently than my football team Man City. I kinda like the way it builds up the game but you have to be there to appreciate the tribalism. It makes for a great atmosphere.

Possibly. It was 1.50 ordered from a local record shop who had a list of imports they could get. It was on a blue Vee Jay label sounded really good too. But I thought the genuine copies were on a pink NUVJ label. May be it was a genuine re issue. It's long since gone now. My auntie actually got me UK demo as well when she worked at British overseas radio in Berlin.

That was a huge wigan sound. I bought it off Tony Just for a fiver on white vinyl and sold it a week later to my mate at work in Rylands wire works Warrington for seven quid. To buy Ronnie Forte from Soul Bowl.

My first was Don Thomas Come On Train then shortly after I bought a metal EMI Disc at Wigan hand written Night Owl on one side and Inky Winky Wang..... on the other. Probably 76/77 not completely sure of the year. Flood gates opened after that with I'm Where it's At, Forgive and Forget and I'm Cumin Home In The Morning.