Modernsoulsucks

Just had a look at Mike Terry credit copy and it has a "Nashville" stamp. Reading last few contributions if there is a Frankford-Wayne stamped copy and Flynny refers to non-credit copy on Popsike with no MT credit and "Chips" sticker, just putting 2+2 together [probably making 5!] is it that it was distributed around Philly and Eastern seaboard by Chips [Weldon McDougal worked there] and copies were pressed at local pressing plant making no credit copy the non-Detroit pressing. This of course relies on all non-credit copies having "F-W" stamp. I don't know cos I don't have that issue. ROD

From my observation I'd say quite a few. Im guessing that when you were first asked to dj you didn't see what records were in-demand dance floor favouirites from all genres and purposely go out to amass a playlist. You no doubt had your 45s that you considered worth hearing and played them without worrying what others were doing. I do get the impression that some buy records just to be able to play out with no involvement in or attachment to the actual music which makes it easier to "refresh one's playbox" or sell 'em off if the dream fails to materialise. ROD

DEFINITELY a re-issue for Beach scene long after UK release. ROD

Noticed thread last night but was waiting to have another look at 45. Still got pale blue "Bell Sound" copy, with squiggle ARP? . Got it from a mate in USA who deffo had it in the 70's and probably even earlier than before it was known here. Without wishing to descend into the collecting lunacy that requires a set square and a protractor I did have a quick look at various Thelma 45s. It's actually thinner vinyl than "Peace lovin' man" and "No part time love.." but about same as Billy Kennedy DJ copy [ maybe reg is different vinyl?]. However they're Nashville stamped and this is Bell but it does look very similar to JJ "lonely no more" which is Bell stamped. Before completely losing the will to live the vinyl looks and feels 60's to me when compared to random Detroit vinyl presses.What "thick" vinyl means I've no idea. ROD

No idea about a later boot but turned up loads of copies in early to mid 90's {300-400 perhaps] on yellow label. All from garage belonging to Delores who had a shop in Cleveland. There were hundreds and hundreds and you were actually walking on them and other 45s up to 2ft deep. Only stopped stocking up when it stopped selling. ROD

The Delta thing is obviously a Beach re-issue/boot, esp with Greyhound on other side. Coulda been done anytime in past 25 years. ROD

Been to Detroit a few times and it's the only US place I know where in some diners you can get fish and chips and written as such on the menu. They also have malt vinegar on the table which is something you have to ask for elsewhere and then a lot don't have it. I believe it's something to do with Canada [Windsor is it?] just over the border. ROD

The one in the middle is for coffee, weak or strong, Mikey. The record is a Detroit classic. Im not keen on lyrics that tell a story and particularly thinking here about Little Johnny Blair. It doesn't make me wanna dance but more sign up for a monthly donation to "Save the Children". ROD

Before you do anything I'd take a couple of days to think about it. Drinking and posting in the early hours rarely leads to a coherent plan. And obviously take into account today's legal advice. I thought Ken's suggestion, whilst tongue, in cheek was pretty sensible. I'd consider alternative means of employment for a period until your case is heard. It may mean a drop in income/lifestyle but if you are confident that you have been "ripped" and expect recompense at a later stage then why not make the best for a while. Of course I have no idea of your outgoings etc and exactly what you would need to do in the short term to downsize to a more affordable lifestyle based on less income. A huge upheaval in your personal life on top of shit gone down at work seems a lot to deal with at once. There's also no guarantee you're gonna make that much money on the 45s for sale as I think it's a bit of a slow buyer's market. ROD

All 45s are original. Even those graded VG+ are in very good condition apart from odd scuffs or light marks and all are guaranteed money back if not satisfied. No scratches or f**ked records here. M- is my top grade and EX is not far off that 60's Ska Upsetters Country Girl ISLAND 223 M- £25 Owen & Leon Running around ISLAND 165 M- £20 [Labels reversed] 60's Northern 1.CODs Im a good guy KELLMAC M- £8 2.Cicero Blake Don't do this to me SUCCESS M- £5 3.Bobby Wilson Feels good VOLT M-£8 4.Big Maybelle Quittin Time WDJ ROJAC s/s M- £25 5.Brothers of Soul You'd better believe it BOO EX £5 6.Nancy Wilson The end of our love CAPITOL EX £10 7.Dave Love Coalined Baby SOLID SOUL EX £8 9.Jimmy Robbins I can't please you JERHART [green label] M- [bubble in vinyl at start so couple of clicks. Fine for DJ-ing] £8 11.Dells There is CADET £5 M- [dh] 14.Johnny Moffet I found joy CANTERBURY M- £5 16.Orlons I ain't coming back CAMEO VG+ £5 18.New World Soul Choir You'd better be goin UNI M- £5 19.Chris Bartley Sweetest thing this ... WDJ VANDO M- £5 20.Royalettes Only when you're lonely MGM VG+ £5 23.Platters With this ring MUSICOR VG+ £5 24.Patty Labelle You forgot how to love [small sticker on reverse] ATLANTIC M- £5 26.Archie Bell My balloon's going up ATLANTIC EX £5 70's Soul 32.Will Hatcher Who am I without you... WAND M- £5 33.Joe Tex All the heaven a man... WDJ s/s DIAL EX £8 34.Pauline Shivers Won't you come back home [very slight label damage in middle]O-PEX M- £8 36.Dells Closer CADET M- £5 37.Dramatics No rebate on love MAINSTREAM EX £5 38.Ramona Brooks Skinnydippin' MANHATTAN DJ s/s EX £5 41.Ben E. King Street Tough ATLANTIC DJ s/s M- £5 42.Little Dooley It's gotta be now or never NORTH BAY M- £10 46.Jean Shy We've got a good thing goin FOXCAR EX £8 48.Tim Murray Thinking of you DETROIT TRAKS [light blue] EX £25 49.Ruffin & Kendrick I couldn't believe it DJ [ss] RCA M- £10 ss= single sided/same song on both sides Please PM if interested. Payment by Paypal or cheque. Postage for 1 x 45 is £2 by recorded 1st class mail. All 45s sent out in new mailers well-packed.

Tonya,Kegsy, No not mis-pressed. Some kinda demo for radio play. Found a lot of these once at a radio station in Georgia. Actually thinking about it I remember Tamla and Soul copies but a bit hazy whether I found any on Vip,Motown. Gordy maybe. I sold nearly all but I still have Frances Nero with "Keep on loving me" both sides on purple swirl. ROD

All 45s are original. Even those graded VG+ are in very good condition apart from odd scuffs or light marks and all are guaranteed money back if not satisfied. No scratches or f**ked records here. M- is my top grade and EX is not far off that 60's Ska Upsetters Country Girl ISLAND 223 M- £25 Owen & Leon Running around ISLAND 165 M- £20 [Labels reversed] 60's Northern 1.CODs Im a good guy KELLMAC M- £8 2.Cicero Blake Don't do this to me SUCCESS M- £5 3.Supremes A Breath Taking Guy MOTOWN VG+ £5 5.Brothers of Soul You'd better believe it BOO EX £5 6.Nancy Wilson The end of our love CAPITOL EX £10 7.Dave Love Coalined Baby SOLID SOUL EX £8 8.Jades Ltd. Last Chance WDJ TOWER EX £10 9.Jimmy Robbins I can't please you JERHART [green label] M- [bubble in vinyl at start so couple of clicks. Fine for DJ-ing] £8 11.Dells There is CADET £5 M- [dh] 12.Jackie Wilson Higher and higher BRUNSWICK EX £5 13.Gene Chandler Im just a fool for you CONSTELLATION [plain blue] M- £8 14.Johnny Moffet I found joy CANTEBURY M- £5 15.O'Jays Im so glad I found you BELL M- £8 16.Orlons I ain't coming back CAMEO VG+ £5 17.Tymes Street talk MGM ["X"on label but hard to see] EX £8 18.New World Soul Choir You'd better be goin UNI M- £5 19.Chris Bartley Sweetest thing this ... WDJ VANDO M- £5 20.Royalettes Only when you're lonely MGM VG+ £5 21.Deon Jackson Love takes a long time.. WDJ CARLA VG+ [surface marks] £5 23.Platters With this ring MUSICOR VG+ £5 24.Patty Labelle You forgot how to love [small sticker on reverse] ATLANTIC M- £5 26.Archie Bell My balloon's going up ATLANTIC EX £5 27.Ronnie Walker It's a good feeling WDJ ABC EX £15 70's Soul 41.B.W. Souls Marvins Groove [FUNK] ROUND EX £5 42.Will Hatcher Who am I without you... WAND M- £5 43.Joe Tex All the heaven a man... WDJ s/s DIAL EX £8 44.Pauline Shivers Won't you come back home [very slight label damage in middle]O-PEX M- £8 46.Dells Closer CADET M- £5 47.Dramatics No rebate on love MAINSTREAM EX £5 48.Ramona Brooks Skinnydippin' MANHATTAN DJ s/s EX £5 50.Edwin Starr There you go SOUL M- £5 51.Ben E. King Street Tough ATLANTIC DJ s/s M- £5 52.Little Dooley It's gotta be now or never NORTH BAY M- £10 53.Five Keys Stop what you're doing LANDMARK EX £8 54.Jesse James If you want a love affair 20th CENTURY EX £40 56.Jean Shy We've got a good thing goin FOXCAR EX £8 58.Tim Murray Thinking of you DETROIT TRAKS [light blue] EX £25 59.Ruffin & Kendrick I couldn't believe it DJ [ss] RCA M- £10 ss= single sided/same song on both sides Please PM if interested. Payment by Paypal or cheque. Postage for 1 x 45 is £2 by recorded 1st class mail. All 45s sent out in new mailers well-packed.

B-side of "Behind a painted smile" on US. Not sure if the same in the UK. There's a Dutch copy on Ebay now.

All 45s are original. Even those graded VG+ are in very good condition apart from odd scuffs or light marks and all are guaranteed money back if not satisfied. No scratches or f**ked records here. M- is my top grade and EX is not far off that 60's Ska Upsetters Country Girl ISLAND 223 M- £30 Claredonians I'll never change ISLAND 3005 M- £20 SOLD Owen & Leon Running around ISLAND 165 M- £25 [Labels reversed] 60's Northern 2.Cicero Blake Don't do this to me SUCCESS M- £5 3.Supremes A Breath Taking Guy MOTOWN VG+ £5 4.Chuck Bernard Every Hurt.../Funny Changes [2 good sides] SATELLITE M- £10 5.Brothers of Soul You'd better believe it BOO EX £5 7.Dave Love Coalined Baby SOLID SOUL EX £8 8.Jades Ltd. Last Chance WDJ TOWER EX £10 11.Dells There is CADET £5 M- [dh] 14.Johnny Moffet I found joy CANTEBURY M- £5 15.O'Jays Im so glad I found you BELL M- £10 16.Orlons I ain't coming back CAMEO VG+ £8 19.Chris Bartley Sweetest thing this ... WDJ VANDO M- £8 20.Royalettes Only when you're lonely MGM VG+ £5 21.Deon Jackson Love takes a long time.. WDJ CARLA VG+ [few surface marks] £5 31.Archie Bell My balloon's going up ATLANTIC EX £5 32.Ronnie Walker It's a good feeling WDJ ABC EX £15 70's Soul 40.Jean Carn If you wanna go back WDJ PIR [s/s] M- £5 41.B.W. Souls Marvins Groove [FUNK] ROUND EX £8 45.Buddy Turner You're what's missing... OCEAN/ARIOLA M- £8 49.Jones Girls Nights over Egypt WDJ [s/s] PIR M- £5 50.Edwin Starr There you go SOUL M- £5 53.Five Keys Stop what you're doing LANDMARK EX £10 61.Ruffin & Kendrick I couldn't believe it DJ [ss] RCA M- £10 ss= single sided/same song on both sides Please PM if interested. Payment by Paypal or cheque. Postage for 1 x 45 is £2 by recorded 1st class mail. All 45s sent out in new mailers well-packed.

"One block" is on her LP "Vintage Stock" which I assume is original release. Well worth picking up for her versions of "Honey boy", "When Im gone" and "Everybody needs love" ROD

Me and Dave played Combinations. Same for Del-Tours as I got it off Richard. Gary may have had a copy too. Don't know. ROD

Gotta agree with Des. I was at a Black Music fair in London last year with Dave when he was over from US. Hardly any customers at all. From a punter's view no bargains at all. I bought nowt all day. Dave had cheap stuff but sold most to other dealers before doors opened, which of course they them marked up ready for the mugs. This wasn't a "Northern" fair [altho NS 45s were there] so maybe slightly different dynamic. I guess swap meet take on it might drum up some interest but as Des indicated the days of getting bodies through the door in search of a good deal are probably long gone. ROD

Wasn't there some tale that Gordy owed money to mob and he let them press up some 45s and recoup what he owed. Something along the lines of them being not strictly legit. I've seen some Supremes and deffo "Baby I need your loving" which have very blurry labels and these were alledgedly those. ROD

All 45s are original. Even those graded VG+ are in very good condition apart from odd scuffs or light marks and all are guaranteed money back if not satisfied. No scratches or f**ked records here. M- is my top grade and EX is not far off that 60's Northern 2.Cicero Blake Don't do this to me SUCCESS M- £5 3.Supremes A Breath Taking Guy MOTOWN VG+ £5 4.Chuck Bernard Every Hurt.../Funny Changes [2 good sides] SATELLITE M- £10 5.Brothers of Soul You'd better believe it BOO EX £5 7.Dave Love Coalined Baby SOLID SOUL EX £8 8.Jades Ltd. Last Chance WDJ TOWER EX £10 11.Dells There is CADET £5 M- [dh] 14.Johnny Moffet I found joy CANTEBURY M- £5 15.O'Jays Im so glad I found you BELL M- £10 16.Orlons I ain't coming back CAMEO VG+ £8 19.Chris Bartley Sweetest thing this ... WDJ VANDO M- £8 20.Royalettes Only when you're lonely MGM VG+ £5 21.Deon Jackson Love takes a long time.. WDJ CARLA VG+ [few surface marks] £5 31.Archie Bell My balloon's going up ATLANTIC EX £5 32.Ronnie Walker It's a good feeling WDJ ABC EX £15 70's Soul 40.Jean Carn If you wanna go back WDJ PIR [s/s] M- £5 41.B.W. Souls Marvins Groove [FUNK] ROUND EX £8 45.Buddy Turner You're what's missing... OCEAN/ARIOLA M- £8 49.Jones Girls Nights over Egypt WDJ [s/s] PIR M- £5 50.Edwin Starr There you go SOUL M- £5 53.Five Keys Stop what you're doing LANDMARK EX £10 61.Ruffin & Kendrick I couldn't believe it DJ [ss] RCA M- £10 ss= single sided/same song on both sides Please PM if interested. Payment by Paypal or cheque. Postage for 1 x 45 is £2 by recorded 1st class mail. All 45s sent out in new mailers well-packed.

I had 2 cuts of this on cassette back from first Motown unissued lot. Not right for then IMO. Gave Steve Jeffries copy of tape few years back I think with both cuts on. I think he may do carvers if you get in touch with him. If he still has it of course ROD

Im assuming that's cos they copied lettering on much later "dark blue" bootleg from Lendo copy. As far as I know copies turned up more like 25 years ago and maybe earlier. Found by Larry Pietowski [Ray] on a Detroit flea along with "Do you want a boy" and "So What"by Carl Carlton. He sent me copy of each and "So what" went to Guy as an unknown so that hopefully gives an idea of when. Few years later in a garage in Detroit and amidst other rare 45s were 5 copies of the Rufus on Lendo. Seller had had them for years ROD

I think that should be played by Dave and I at Stafford. Got it off a mate in LA along with Monique. Pretty sure Richard didn't have it. ROD

No Richard had it and I got it off him around 1980 when he started going more toward modern. He did it play it at wigan but it didn't really go down too well. Too fast as someone else said. ROD

Actually I think I had that first and sold it Gary [or a mate of his] in Wigan record bar. I thought it was OK but a bit too doo-woppy in parts. £8 I think. Got it off a guy in Fla. called Jose Lopez. I used to send him UK disco for 60's and 70's soul. He had my wants list but would insist on sending me shit like the Cairos I'd never heard of. I also got the Frank Howard off him and sold it to Sam at a Ritz all-dayer. The UK hit was Indigo studios in Manchester. We did get all the soul stuff really but told Richard because he'd been going in there whilst working for RCA but had never bothered going upstairs where the 45s were. There were also loads of rare pop but weren't intested. We got the tip from some guy who'd had a Doris Troy outta there a few years before but he was no longer into soul. There was no TMG stuff though. Supposedly Johnny Hamp's stuff from either Top of the Pops or RSG when it was recorded at Plymouth Grove in Manchester. ROD

It's not THE Jackie Lee, I can tell you that. Pretty sure I found and played years ago and it was pop and maybe piano instr. Defo not soul. ROD