Pete Eccles

Lot's of 'them' were, the rest of 'them' wanted to be.....but failed,

I'm sure that will be of great comfort to the artists that strived to be 'pop stars' but failed....... because they were too good

Everything you mention is 'pop' music, except Northern soul which is mainly failed 'pop' music

Neil. it wasn't built when you were 18 surely, Yea, Pips, Rotters, Space City, and a few others right up to the 90s I think

Neil when buying/trading/selling vinyl it really does help if you can read, the above kinda explains how you may have got into this situation in the first place, try and get some help if you're struggling, if I'm around gimme a shout,

Rod, what is it with you and big cats?

Yes we know reach other Dave, but you can tell anyway, they'll have seen him coming

Seriously though, I hope it didn't prove too costly, or better still you can retrieve the situation when you next catch up with the scoundrel that lowered your trousers

Neil, it won't be the last time this happens to you, Not because it happens to the best of us but because you're a bit thick

I've just used the code to download the tracks, after I selected the album I had to enter details such as name, post code and email before entering the code (or was it after? no matter) this information is compulsory before you can download, I wondered if being bombarded with backtoblack news letters would be worth me bothering, anyway after downloading I noticed an email in my junk folder asking me to verify my details to enable the afore mentioned updates, just deleted it

Mine just arrived, all present and correct, not play tested yet as I need a turntable for that

After much deliberation I have just ordered one through Amazon, here's hoping,

PM'd ya

That sounds like the demos with 'this is just a "B" side' on flip should be tougher to find Ken, the opposite according to JMs, anyway glad we cleared up the fact both exist, no nearer to knowing which is for sale though

This is correct according to mine, however according to JMs guide there are two Sassy demos, regardless of the Gamble release,

Also a 7" EP p/s origin escapes me,

Booted, on the back of Terry Davies Championing both sides at Prestwich in it's heyday, both were only commonly known as album tracks, JT subsequently surfaced on a couple of euro releases, That's how I remember it anyway,

What didn't Pete? Willie Kendrick? Edit - posted same time as soul-chef

My last comment on this, I don't remember saying the screens 'proved' anything, merely that those that are interested can see the said 45 and if they know/trust the DJ they will know it's for real, Those that don't even know the title/artist will only want to know what it is when they hear it, at which time it will be spinning at 45RPM so if they want to know anything they will ask the DJ anyway, It's a bit of fun that kinda adds something to the night, or as Phil suggests maybe it doesn't, but there is no way it could be used as an educational tool,

The screens aren't there to tell the customers what the record is called or who sings it, whether you are convinced or not doesn't really matter, some of the countries major collectors/DJs have expressed they like the idea, why wouldn't they enjoy showing off their prized 45's? The thought that they might be there for educational purposes never crossed my mind, and I'm sure the promoters on here who use the screens would find the thought ridiculous, I could be wrong and will happily stand being corrected, Shazam is an app on your phone that will tell you what most tunes are, and has been for some years

Yes I do I certainly don't think the screens are there to tell folk what the tune is

I thought the screens at lot's of events nowadays were more to do with letting the collectors (or anyone that's interested) among the audience see that it really is that elusive rarity that you can hear loud and clear, and not some dodgy bootleg, never really thought it was actually to tell anyone what it's called or who sings it

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Let me know when you find one Ray, I will put mine in a cupboard

I may as well give you mine Ray, once you get one I'll never get chance to play mine again anyway Only jokin matey, I've not got one anyway, good luck with your search