Gaz T

And a few uk decca things

The usual suspects

Few more

two as far as I know uk only

I guess it’s time to compare the matrix stamp / information on the copy with both sides and the copies with the different flip If it’s definitely vinyl with proper moulded label and the matrix matches , that would be interesting.

I would guess it must be the copy sent to radio stations if it’s got the push side on both sides ?

There are loads on Popsike I’m under the impression it’s considered to be a proper USA release from 76 i have seen it go through e bay a few times myself for 100 odd thanks Gaz

Just a lovely man Spanish maiden Paris blues to the end of the earth

Does anyone know what the citations on solid soul went for mr love / two for the road I noticed it went for over a grand on e bay few weeks ago it was deffo on this end date Wednesday

It was available to pre order just before Covid lockdown I ordered all the first bunch of Penrose 45s and then Covid happened I was e mailed asking if I wanted to cancel the order a number of times , but just thought I would see it out when things started opening up again they eventually arrived I can honestly say that was the longest I have ever waited for 45s Great tune , I love Joe Bataan and he sounds very similar vocally

Hayes cotton love plays funny games / I’ll be waiting

I’ve had a copy for years, I love uk 60s stuff I heard it was played covered up briefly in 70s Titled questions and answers or something along those lines i cant remember ever hearing it out when I was out and about in the 80s / 90s Great record in my opinion

I don’t know anything about her. I just have this 45 on vj by her. really nice record the b side is there she goes a nice beat ballad

Popsike only has 2 Nola issues in its entire Lydia marcelle history I imagine its just never been played much on the soul scene and isn’t generally well known unless your collecting If it wasn’t for the uk sue release I wouldn’t have been aware of the tune , I can’t recall ever hearing it played when I was out and about. Shame cause it’s a great record

Lydia marcelle on Nola believe this is stupid rare on Nola issue Anyone own this ? I love the tune, have it on uk sue which is getting difficult to find nowadays so overlooked

I have to agree It’s sad to see in the 80s we had to make our own soul thongs now you can get them anywhere

She is still living and working on the island I think she lives near Cala Llonga now I always bump into her in the queen vic She’s big friends with Stuart the Landlord.

Yes , Andy is a great bloke. His cocktails are amazing. Last time I was at liquido ended with loads of locals dancing to manny corchado pow wow and other boogaloo classics he has great taste in music your so right regarding the noise police in Santa Eulària my friend Delores had the Irish bar on the marina for years , she had live music on regular and the noise police drive past every night with their equipment Go to the blue fish if your in Santa E, great food ! You’ll love Ibiza - have a great time

Anoraks corner has all the info on the Colombia pressing matrix details https://www.anorakscorner.com/deadwax-matrix I have a copy at the moment with the scratched matrix zsp 117116 but I swear the first copy I had in 90s was a machine stamped 45 that blank 45 looks like a genuine Columbia test press to me I would definitely bid on it if I saw it online

Bobbi Lynn isn't rare on stateside they will be flying out from all over the place now from collectors with multiple copy's hoping to get a few bob

Ditto I have a similar story, I still love the collecting side of things from a personal point of view. But my taste is not exclusively Soul, I am from Mod scene roots so have eclectic tastes. I was active on the "soul scene" late 80s early 90s Used to make the effort. then drifted off, I had kids, got focused on family, but always collecting records. So dipped my toe back in and did a couple of Prestatyn's probably 15 years ago now. Enjoyed, remember meeting great people there and having good times. Then I started to renovate my house. still unable to stop collecting records. The Covid thing didn't really make any difference to me cause I was a key worker and I don't really go anywhere else anyway apart from work anyway. All I would say is if you enjoy and are in a position to enjoy, well bloody well go on and enjoy ! time is short and life gets in the way.

That would be listen to the wind, old Pat Brady cover up from Bradford Queens Hall era Covered up as Danny Monday if I remember. well forgotten but great

Why is this not a massive popular dancer? Mir a don production, Soulful harmony perfection in my ears ! The flip is a sweet harmony majestic ! Why is 2 for the road still a relative unknown? Its a stunning soul dancer!

I first heard it at keele in the early 90s Instantly loved it! I have an issue which I obtained from Craig Moerer probably 15 years ago still underplayed, unknown and all that. Its a fantastic northern soul 45 And this 45 still waits for its day in the sun. I'm not selling mine.

Maybe I drink to much, but I can't hear a drunk singing. All I can hear is an amazing Northern RnB stomper. The fact that you have never seen this 45 over your many many years collecting is also very interesting. It is defiantly a real rarity, also seemingly unknown at the moment. A 45 with huge potential. I love it, It would get me on the floor immediately !