Hold Tight

The ripette copy I was referring to was the Robert Winters track- love. If thats the one you meant sorry for getting wrong end of the stick and what label was it on originally. If you meant the heaven track then I know the answer. Having listened to them again I think that both tracks ( RW and LC)are cuts of the album/12 inch versions with a bit of careful speeding up to squeeze the RW track on.

Well picked up Girf, I was looking at the bl##dy album cover as well.

I did try and find out if it was or not, on the balance it is likely as both tracks were big on the beach/shag scene but couldnt get a positve on that.

Came out on Casablanca album of the same title by Robert Winter Band. Also on PAD 120 both mis-labeled ( this led to the confusion over artist) and correctly labeled also issued on Ripette (first licensed 45 release) both tracks on PAD120 are slightly different to other album (LOVE)/12 inch(Heaven) releases. Apparently RW was wheelchair bound and still works in the music biz. Did a bit of disco before becoming director of an upmarket music venue I believe. cheers for the shout Moldie

I would like to read Paddy's reply to the question posed.

Oh Yes, drizzabone 5 minutes away, RussSmith 20 miles, JohnA 20 miles and I am sure it doesnt end there. So any other CT postcoders post or pm me.

As they say The devil will find work for idle hands". Ain't you two got nowt else to do.

heres another site. https://www.rrgraphics.co.uk/ plus if you really are a button head as they say pm me and I will send you a covetted badge only given out on the opening night of the Kent soul night in Ramsgate.

Try Hiscox, don't know for sure if they do but they appear to be buying business at the moment and may be flexible enough to build the cover you need.

"oh I apologise " for the thread, but if you don't all stop " i'm gonna cry". Anyway "you knows what to do" email the man himself. Ba Boom.

I knew that encylopedic knowledge would be useful. Hi Moldie. I can only say what the man told me. Check out his site and listen to the songs. He is touring the states this year!

Reminded me a bit of linton kwesi johnstone when I see him in the 80's.

Barrett Strong of Motown Fame would like any promoters who are capable of setting up UK/Europe dates to step forward and enter into some discussions . So any promoters out there who are perhaps planning something a bit Motown orientated should check out his myspace site and drop him a line. https://www.myspace.com/barrettstrong cheers Mark.

emailing you.

Benji ,what was the date of the Joel diamond release? cheers Mark.

Currently sitting in stunned silence.

Sorry I took the meaning to be a dealer ( or someone in the know) tracking down an artist and fleecing them only to sell the goods at a ,previoulsy known ,higher market value.

This runs on particularly from my meaning, I have to agree though. If the value of an item is known and a the person is fleeced just for the sake of more profit on the part of the "buyer" it is morally reprehensible. More so if the buyer is someone who is making a big profit off it knowing the value in the first place, almost obtaining goods by deception.

The bit I have highlighted in bold has always amazed me and is probably for another thread if it has'nt already been done to death. The northern scene is inundated with boots from all over and people do moan, rightly or wrongly ( I am not passing judgement ) but they are quite happy to sell a record they paid a small sum for, for many times there original investment in it. The points are; the artist and recording company do not recieve any uplift from that value, and second that the taxman doesn't get a share( his own tough luck) but if you sold enough in one tax year you may be liable for capital gains surely. Anyway no hijacking. Good points on lost treasures though Pete.

I'm glad I've got the Ted Taylor one, no offence.

I am torn, my early sets always seem to be screamers and my lates sets crooners. Personally though Ladies for me.

Hi Paul, the answer is still no, you cant have the keys to my record box.