Solidsoul

Sorry, on this one Malcolm Hayes is before Emma Reed's.

That's a good point, but it's getting away from the original question. Maybe it needs asked and discussed as a fresh subject?

Who would believe it, but yes Lulu's "Leave A Little Love" is excellent. It is the original version written by the great Les Reed. This was before Patti Austin's also excellent Coral records version! I bet that won't suit the purists😉 This weeks show is great with a good selection of tracks and some that were new to me, which is always a good thing!

It's just a bit of nostalgia for the people who were on the scene, at a time when putting it on venue adverts and badges was a new and fashionable thing. Not meant to be taken too seriously!

Well if KTF is daft, maybe old men dancing on there own, to old love records is daft as well!?

Writing on the label must be the second worse things for serious UK collectors. That's after the centre knocked out N.O.C. Which is the kiss of death for the UK label, high end collector!

For many Northern Soul has/is a bit of a lifelong religion, so we are keeping the faith! I must admit I only say it as a bit of a tongue in the cheek joke, after a few pints😀.

I kept buying that Chevrons record "Love, I Love You", before it was getting played. Bought it a few times on M.M.C. and on Independence labels for not much money. I had a feeling it would get played, and it did! Sold them on for a decent profit, to buy other records that I have to pay too much for!

Interesting point. So if there where three different pressing plants used and it got past the demo stage to be issued, where are all the copies? Maybe for some legal reason they were all destroyed, or maybe there is a box full somewhere! Time will tell!

Those Chips stickers are the worst! There is no way of getting them off the label without damage! I wouldn't even try now. Some types of stickers have come off with a little water and time, but these are impervious to water and the glue sticks like poopoo to a blanket!😀

A DJ who has a box of originals has probably more experience than someone with a box of recent reissue lookalikes. So I would think he would have a better idea of what to play and when to play it. If you have taken the time and given the commitment to buy the originals, it stands to reason you must be more commited, therefore more experienced to DJ to a knowledgeable crowd.

I went to the regular monthly allnighters, because the records were great. All the new discoveries and lots of quality lesser know records were played. The DJ selection was second to none. Lots of people used to travel up, like me, from England for the allnighters. Great times in the late 80's early 90's. Ivan.

It's not as much hassle to buy from the States now than it used to be pre internet days. I used to go to the currency exchange and buy dollars to send through the post! Then there was the need to send for a Goldmine mag to get the dealers lists. Sending bids by letter through the post. The risks I used to take, etc. So it has been easier with the internet but is becoming more difficult and less bargains to be had. I used to get some real bargains in pre-internet days. The USA dealers didn't have much of a clue on value, till they got those price guides and popsike!

Yes that's how it's looks to me over the years of trawling through boxes and lists. I always prefer the blue demo and blue issue over the yellow demo and black issue. I was told that the yellow demo/black issue combination was set up as a jazz series on Verve? Or could it be just a different pressing plant from the blue demo/ blue issue combination?

Joey Delorenzo is not my favourite record and not a great vocal, but it is a good dancer with a interesting production that works in a venue played loud. There have always been records that please the dance floor, more than the purist soul aficionado. But I think that's part of the tapestry of Northern Soul! It's varied with a lot of different styles. That's what keeps it interesting. It is a balance between the dancer, who just wants to have a good exciting dance, and the good quality DJ who wants to get good quality tunes accepted. As long as it's liked and accepted on the Northern Soul allnighter dancefloor, it should be played. It's a democracy and the dancefloor is where the votes are cast!!

Maybe see about 4 times more demos than issues. The record is great, but not particularly rare.

I thought there is something in the sites rules about using bad language.

I bought the USA Red and White demo in Wigan record bar, it looks and plays great. I've never had a UK copy. Fantastic record IMO.

Wigan Casino All-Nighters, and the awesome moment I first walked through those doors!

Yes totally agree. Haven't they got any idea's or creativity of there own! Things like Yazz "The Only Way Is Up" and Simply Red with "A Lot Of Love". They totally overshadow the original better recordings.

I also think "The Panic Is On" is a great record by Roy Hamilton. Slower than the other two, but still excellent.

There should be a law to stop this sacrilege!😀. I hope it doesn't turn into another big hit, like Soft Cell and "Tainted Love!"🙁.

"WHERE ARE YOU" - FOUR SONICS - TRIPLE B (Great version of Johnny Dixon on Boss) "IT'S NOT THE SAME" - LITTLE ANTHONY - VEEP (Hexagonal label design) "I WON'T NEED YOU" - GENE CHANDLER - CHECKER (Just pure Chicago class) Just some of what I have been buying back this year. Had them before, but regretted selling them. P.S. "It's No Sin" - Gene and Eddie - Mon'ca

"The Chase Is On" The Artistics Brunswick 45rpm USA original first issue. Condition is Mint- Apart from two small drill holes in label. £30 plus £3.50 recorded delivery' Great version of the current Johnny Howard biggie!

"Hey Girl Don't Bother Me" The Tams was reissued on Probe because of plays on the Northern Scene. (Twisted Wheel etc) Originally on the HMV label in the UK. That got to number 1 in the UK charts in 1971 on Probe. After giving it some thought, I think the Frankie Valli was earlier than the Tams reissue.