Modernsoulsucks

No idea how much money you lost on the deal but if you bought it via Marc he has some responsibility in this matter IMO. You're hopefully gonna get £15 which is nothing really so if it were me I'd send it back to Marc and then the problem of contacting Ralf is in his court not yours. I would imagine that Marc will then try and sort it as he has the 45. It's really a matter of principle so trying to recoup £15 on the deal doesn't enter into it. If you don't hear 'owt from this course of action then you're only £15 down and you know who to avoid next time you decide to buy a 45. ROD

If you bought it through Marc I suggest you send it back now via registered mail and ask him to sort it. Why lose money? ROD

I think toilet paper is extremely important and integral part of the clubbing experience and it's no coincidence that the two of the most successful all-nighters are run by Andrex Dyson and Soultownandrex. As for chrome decor it does take some getting used to but Chrome wasn't built in a day,was it? Moaning is a British hobby. Don't take it too seriously. ROD Weather is crap here- what happened to BBQ Summer forecast.

Like Bearsy I wouldn't step out the door for less than £1.75 as I know what Im worth. I tend to stay in a lot. ROD

I figured that might happen which is why I said "hope" but anyway Sean came up with the answer anyway. The link was just to a completed Ebay auction where this was mentioned. Anyway at least this thread has taught me that I know nothing about the 45,the artist or the workings of Popsike. Pretty depressing really. But at least I've got a long weekend to look forward to with the wife. Very depressing really. ROD

Ken, hope this link works https://www.popsike.com/php/detaildatar.php?itemnr=4741897548 I noticed ref to Marvin Jones but have no idea if it's true or not. I didn't mention it at the time because I thought we were in enough trouble already. ROD

Had a look at my demo and MSC-8158-1C is in run-out. I assume same markings in "boxed" issue. No idea what that proves but maybe something. If by "scrolled" issue you mean looking like Lou Johnson or Donald Height I've never seen a copy and as it came out 24/10/69 when I'd already started buying soul 45s I think I probably woulda done. Pretty sure the demo of re-issue of "In-crowd" is also on scrolled. ROD

Yes sorry I meant to type "My dear beloved". ROD

Ignore that. Im confusing myself now. To sum up the song was originally titled "Dearly beloved" and came out as a WDJ for promotion. It then was issued as "Dearly beloved" or the rarer "My dearly beloved" It was never on DJ or issue titled "Dear Beloved" ROD

No Mick Im saying that my WDJ is titled "Dearly beloved" However out of this shambles we may have stumbled upon a talking point. I've only been through first page results on Popsike but there appears to be NO wdj for "Dear Beloved" so far. ROD

So probably dear,my beloved? ROD

The rarest version is of course titled "Made by red vole" pressed at the Anagram pressing plant in Ohio. I'd like to add that my copy of "Out on the floor" does not feature any combination of titles under discussion. How do you explain that? ROD

Man,I thought you were losing it and then along comes Ged!!

What are you on about!! There is an orig WDJ [at least] titled "Dearly Beloved". Shouldn't you be at work or something? ROD

I've listened again and backing singers appear to sing "Dear Beloved" and as I mentioned I have a WDJ stating "Dearly beloved" and there are plenty on Popsike. So good points if not exactly true on both counts. ROD

In fact, where, if anywhere, does the word 'Dearly' enter into the title, apart from the so-called re-issue / boot copy. Mine says "Dearly beloved" orig WDJ. Just had a glance at Popsike. On first page alone there are three copies of "My dear beloved" on red stock copies. ROD

I go to all that trouble to help Denbo out and all I get is the miss taken out of me!! ROD

What do you mean "what do you mean"!! Yep. You're right again. Should be [surely] "Dear Beloved". Not a "My" and no "....ly" I can hear in lyric,so mis-titled yes to be exact. I guess if it said "Deer Beloved" that would be a mis-spelling. However I would point out that you've mis-spelt both "miss-spelt" and miss-titled", whilst John has mislabelled "Dearly Beloved" as a mis-spelling when we are both agreed it's a mis-titling error. Pretty mis-erable effort all round and I don't think I can make it any clearer than that!! ROD

Yep. Just listened. I'll go with that. Mis-spelt on both? ROD

Anyone can be an expert with access to the internet. Not that Im casting aspersions on Chalky!! Listening to Beach Radio. Here's a link if you or Chalky are interested. Just heard a song called "Mr. Beach". Bloody dreadful and probably coming to an ATB night near you soon. https://www.beachshag.com/ ROD

https://cgi.ebay.com/Soul-Patrol-Northern-S...bayphotohosting Bob, here's a copy on Ebay. Check out position of [s-101-X] on the two labels. ROD

Don't know about rarity but there was a copy on Ebay last night at $99.99. No bids. Label says featuring ? "Dapper" Cromwell so may not be the Paula Uniques? Didn't post earlier in case you were bidding on this copy and didn't want to advertise to other potential bidders. ROD

That rings a bell tho' think more likely Patheway. If you are interested in details I could email him. He doesn't usually throw anything away. ROD

Did anyone see the Dane Hunter last night on Ebay. CBS demo "Silly little girl" which I assume is Tams version. Anyone know it? Agree with Pete Applejacks is rare and obscure but not particularly sought after. Plenty of oddball UK you don't see much. For instance was it Amazing Dancing Band "Deep blue train" on Verve? My mate has had an Ila Vann [i think it's her] 45 "Flying solo" on a small UK label since we were at school. Didn't sound much good in 1970. Must ask if he still has it. ROD

"96 tears" when just played now, John? ROD