Haydn

I am sure some of these chappies were bootlegs and sold as originals to the unknowing public because of their quaint look, seem to remember a convo about Japanese collectors buying from states, cutting and releasing a local bastardised copy in Japan. Could be wrong, they look attractive but would be wary unless it was in my hand for perusal. If I am wrong, I am going back to the charity shop I know that has 2 Supremes and a Martha Reeves, I left them cos I was dubious about them. The quality of vinyl was bubbled and dimpled and sleeve is made of rice-paper or such.

Not Melba Moore?

I am sure this was a repeat from some time ago, seem to recall listening and switching off that time too! Ok for average Joe Public, so was correctly placed as a brief account!

Bacharach & David vs The Supremes vs Ronnie Spector. Correct about "you ain't saying nothing new". But nae bad!

Harry, I might be wrong about album track only, I just never seen or heard about it on 7". Let me know if you find one, jist fir the gasp and sharp intake of air, lol ATB! H

Off his " Satisfaction Guaranteed" Album. Believe it is album only track and was re-issued i think mid 80's?? not sure. Still a few knocking about, H

Link isnt working Matt H

Seems to me there are a lot of selfish folk that think they own the music. If you work for an employer, you don't own the business! If you buy a television, you don't own the company. If you listen to soul music? The music policy on the soul scene is totally different from when I first got into it (24 years ago)but for god sake, this is boring hearing how, why's and where northern soul can be applied. Northern soul is a past fad and when mentioned nowadays it brings back memories of the commercial scene, that's fine cos thats where it started for me, and without listening to it in the first instance, I probably wouldn't have found other tunes that I took the time to hunt down. It may get to the stage nowadays when it is thrust down our throats, but come on, can anybody really have the power to change it? Every week we get a British release/re-issue of a top tune from ex Wigan DJ's and their ilk, how disappointing to hunt for that elusive tune for years, just for it to be released, sometimes in better quality, to Joe Public at a cheaper price. Then, and I know a few, young DJ's buy these legitimate releases and find they get mocked because they bought and wanted to play out something they liked and soul police say no! Yes, granted the tunes that we like, mean a lot to us in many ways. They are still not our tunes, they are there for everyone to enjoy and share. If I want to listen to rare, I go to the places that play it and that satisfies my learning curb. In between times, the rest of the population can enjoy many a good night at commercial do's and make their choice from there, it IS their choice!!!! If somebody is daft enough to part with money and think they can buy the feeling of emotion on the dancefloor, then let them, it IS their choice. I will bet there was a buzz of excitement in the 70's from a lot people when Chuck Wood hit the charts, and I would bet that a small minority of soul police back then had something to say about it. If someone had thought about dance classes then, it would have happened. Nothing is sacred! There is too much bullsh#t about a northern soul scene that doesn't really exist any more, it is just quality music that exists now that has with-held the passing of time. Too many genres, too much nonsense, too many martyrs and too much narrow-mindedness. Whatever happened to letting folk enjoy themselves in whatever they do, instead they get burned at the stake before the firing pistol is loaded! Lighten up, Francis H

Brilliant, Lenny's Anal Record Cleaner, Do you insert the battery first???? LMAO

https://reviews.ebay.com/Northern-Soul-Wher...CAT:-1:SEARCH:3 This link from USA Ebay explains why a lot of stuff is advertised as "Northern Soul" H

Only saw this from the back, great to see it up close, Thank You!!!! Haydn

Played out in main room Saturday night at Prestatyn, think it was Ginger Taylor, still sounded fresh on the floor, excellent!!!

Never seen one either...... It's not felt pen is it? Some kid penning it on the turntable as it goes round lol. Haydn

Is this any use to you Ian? Found way in the back of the box, lol All the best, H SWScan00004.bmp

So they say anyway, bin waitin fir a few records fir ages an her indoors still doesn't get the hint, lol

Good things come to those who wait - chuck jackson - wand 12794 refosoul

In the video, the needle arm doesnt seem to move

Seems to be making a fortune too H

[/quo there seems to be more British sellers than American sellers , can't even say lucky American buyers because it's shite they are selling. I for one have just about had enough of ebay , there are plenty of private auctions and sales without ebay

Too true Steve, Just a thing that has been frustrating me recently though and it may start another thread...... If genuine newly released re-issues on sale command that an artist gets a share of their well deserved earnings, (here we go...) the original records that sell from dealer to customer/dealer/dj surely just goes into the pocket of the said dealer who relishes in the high price of rarities and the artist gets zilch. A strange world of Northern Soul indeed when we still get the politics of what release should be played on the scene. Surely a release that conveys any monies to the artist is more beneficial or does it not matter that an artist can see the price of his original release sell to Tom, Dick and Harry on Ebay and be sitting there wishing he/she could pay off some debts. Just a thought Haydn

They were both there Frank but I think only one of them was on the decks that night. Shotts was the most innovative era in the Scottish scene and one that will be very hard to match or better. I miss those days and picked up a mass of tunes from folks moving on to the rave scene during this period. Nice one!! Haydn

........Stan Laurel 1932 ...in his little finger. H.

Still getting plays to a packed floor and a very nice tune although the other outing " Circle of love" has surpassed this methinks. H.

For all the unbelievers..... the unbelievable. You have been warned!!! H