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SOLD cheers Phil

I think some of it is just down to laziness; too easy for folk to sit on their a*se online seeing what's 'popular' and chucking a few quid at it. As one or two have already said, there's seems to be something of the dj / ego / trophy culture about much of it. Buy em cos you love em: fiver or 5k shouldn't make the slightest difference as long as you can afford it. If you're lucky enough to play em out once in a while back your taste and leave the sheep to being just that. If it makes em happy and they can afford it then its none of my business really. The likelihood that I'll be chasing the same records is pretty slim in most cases so doesn't cause me to lose much sleep to be honest. Auctions and t'internet make life easier for everyone in terms of accessibility of course but there's never been any substitute for getting out and about, listening to tapes, cds, podcasts, radio shows or whatever, rooting through boxes and picking the brains of the people who know what's what has there. At the end of the day I think you reap what you sew in terms of effort, commitment, building a knowledge-base and contacts you know are sound. If you want an 'instant' collection these days then you're gonna pay through the nose for it (and there's a bit of me that thinks so you should if I'm absolutely honest) Personally, once it's 'gone' in terms of every beggar wanting something it kinda loses its appeal for me. I have no qualms about buying stuff to sell on or letting things go in order to fund new 45s; I try to be realistic and fair price-wise when I do sell things on but if I can make a couple of quid that just gets plowed back into vinyl further along the line anyway. Swings n roundabouts.

'Works' t'other way too of course: Don't be offended but would you take ... another 33% off already cheap records Is postage included ... yes, naturally, cos it's free everywhere Do you still have ... off that sales list from 2004 Any chance of ... scan /clip / couple of the producer's pubes Can you ... make sure I get it last wednesday (think I've done all of them LOL, except the pubes)

Morning.Bills need paying again unfortunately so ... some new additions plus a fair few things from previous sales posts. Anything re-listed is pretty heftily reduced as they're just sat here doing nothing and they've gotta go. A real mixed bunch and (IMHO) some genuinely nice records. (If I've dropped any major b*llocks on price do let me know, I don't have any of those guide things). All strictly graded using site recommended system. All are genuinely vg++ or better unless stated. (If it's gotta be mint or close to it PM me and I'll let you know precisely what's what). I'd rather grade under than over as it avoids hassle all round. No dramas if you're unhappy of course, will sort it straight away i.e. same day where poss and within 48 hrs max. Thanks to everyone who has bought stuff today. Still some good things left ... 2. Marvin L Sims - get off my back (Revue) £45 3. Billy Bass - I'm coming to (Philly Groove) £30 4. Gloria Soul - satisfy my hunger (Golden) £30 (seems pretty obscure this, never had it before) 7. Herbs - question / never never will I (Smoke) £40 (Spare came in trade. 'Question' is kin magic uptempo group dancer IMHO) 8. Roy Wright - heartbreak (awful day) (Crash) £150 (Great gritty uptempo dancer. Pretty rare record to my knowledge and cheap I think) 9. Stormy - the devastator / I won't stop to cry (Twinight) £250 (BB hole. Nice clean copy of this fantastic Chicago double-sider) 12. Lee Rogers - how are you fixed / same things make you... (Wheelsville) £40 (some rippling to label, clean though. Two great Detroit dancers) 13. Herb Johnson & the Impacts - I'm so glad (Brunswick demo) vg+ £60 (label grubby and has some writing. Plays great. Bargain) 15. Lost Souls - I'm your love man (Glasco) strong vg+ £50 (Storming underplayed oldie. Few light scuffs but not bad at all. Cheap as chips!) 16. Reggie Lamont - call on the one / can't get along (Mamies) vg+ £50 (Some label wear but nowt dramatic. Love both sides of this just pitched-up a touch; yet to really have it's day?) 17. Shadows - my love is gone (USA w/d) £85 (Absolute bargain) 18. Jay Lyle - how good can it get (Angel City) £60 (V brief hiss right at start. Awesome west coast dancer. Seen this go for 90+ in the past) 19. Jay Rhythm - wouldn't it be a pleasure (Leo) £25 (Old Steve Green play? Good un anyway) 20. Fabulous Apollos - ain't no use (Valtone) £35 (The merest hint of a 'funky-edge' maybe? Whatever,its another up and at em dancer for not a load of dosh) 21. Diplomats - honest to goodness (Minit demo) £70 (Proper northern!) 22. Eddie Holman - she's beautiful (Don-El) £40 (x and small wol. Always thought this was rarer than its price suggests) 23. Millionaires - cherry baby / I thought about you (Bunny) £25 24. Millionaires - breakdown (Big Bunny) £25 (You can have them both for £40 which I think is a good deal) 25. Gene Woodbury - that's not half bad (Del-Val) £40 (Somebody's gotta buy this for 40 quid, surely?) 26. Charmaines - keep on searching (Minit demo) £25 (Good oldie that could do with another go. Sticker one side, v slight residue from one on t'other) 29. Maurice Jackson - lucky fellow (Candle Lite) vg+ £30 (fantastic Chicago. Label a tad grubby but nothing major. Haunting tune and cheap I think) 30. Trends - that's how I like it / no one there (ABC w/d) vg+ £45 (Two great sides. X and some wol. Bargain!) 33. Andy Mack - later than you think (Chess) vg/+ £30(Has seen some action but plays fine) 34. Spencer - searchin for love (Midtown) £40 35. Leon Collins - I just wanna say I love you (Elf w/d) £15 (Slight smudge on stereo side label) 36. Gene and Eddie - sweet little girl (Rujac w/d) £15 37. Major Harris - just love me / loving you more (Okeh r&w demo) £25 38. Bobby Powell - there is something in a man (Whit) £15 39. Bettye Swann - heartache is gone (Money) £20 40. Taurus & Leo - I ain't playing / goin out of the world (Velvet Sound) vg+ £15 A bit of label wear and the odd scuff but nowt major Paypal (gift), cq etc etc all ok. Standard UK postage rates; overseas I'll check and let you know (but it'll be signed for). Cheers, Phil

Frightening mate what's in those boxes

That's a summary of a fair old chunk of the night mate. Wish I owned even a decent chunk of em.

Should give folk a decent feel for the night musically. DJs were guests Carl Fortnum, Carl and Maria Willingham and Dave Welding, plus Kev, Joan and I; there's a bit of everyone's set in here. (Haven't included any acetates, cover-ups etc which also got the odd outing). Pretty good mix IMHO: Ithacas - if you want my love (FEE BEE) Nomads - somethin's bad (MO-GROOV) Brothers Cain - sure is groovy (ACTA) Eddie Parker - I'm gone (AWAKE) Fred Hughes - I keep trying (EXODUS) George Tinley - ain't gonna worry about you (DOO WOP) Vikki Styles - tears won't stop (ODEX) Spidells - if it ain't one thing (CORAL) Ambers - I love you baby (VERVE) Paris - sleepless nights (DOC) Mr Caldwell - love bandit (SCORPIO) Roy Wright - hook line and sinker (MICA) Ultimations - would I do it over (MARVLUS) Drake & the Ensolids - fight for love (ALTEEN) New Wanderers - let me render my service (READY) Alcon Shades - all is forgiven (BLUE ROCK) Martha Starr - love is the only solution (THELMA) Metros - time changes things (RCA) Majestees - take back all those things (MUTT) Brothers of Soul - come on back (BOO) Creations - I've got to find her (GLOBE) Chryslers with The Monarchs Band - I'm not gonna lose you (JE-JODY) Billy Butler - help yourself (BRUNSWICK) Dennis Edwards - johnnie on the spot (INTL SOULSVILLE) Accents - who you gonna love (ONEDERFUL) Billy Kennedy - sweet things (THELMA) Paulette - love you babe (CONTACT) Billy Hines - ling ting tong (WA-TUSI) Louis Paul - the change will do you good (INTRO) Cashmeres - finally waking up (NINANDY) Ernestine Eady - let's talk it over (PHIL LA) Ty Karim - you really made it good to me (SENATOR) Chuck Flamingo - what's my chances (ROJAC) Ambassadors - I need someone (UPTOWN) Johnny Rogers - make a change (AMON) Del Tours - sweet and lovely (STARVILLE) Imperial Cs - someone tell her (PHIL LA) Sonatas - going on down the road (HOTLINE) John & the Wierdest - no time (TIE) Little Curtis & the Blues - please keep me (VANCO) Joe Matthews - nothing you can do (KOOL KAT) Eric Mercury - lonely girl (SAC) Soul Set - will you ever learn (BI-ME) Little Stanley - out of sight loving (VANCE) Fiestas - think smart (OLD TOWN) Toni Washington - good things (KONTI) Soul Inc - teardrops (SALEM) CL Blast - what can I do (UNITED) Hesitations - is this the way to treat a girl (GWP) Empires - you're on top girl (CANDI) Volcanos - a lady's man (ARCTIC) Fascinators - in other words (BOMBAY) Soul Bros Inc - all the time (BARI) Otis Lee - hard row to hoe (QUAINT) Vondells - hey girl you've changed (AIRTOWN) Creations - I've got to find her (GLOBE) Admirations - you left me (PEACHES) Calvin Grayson - love's just begun (IN) Walter & the Admerations - man o man (LA CINDY) Classics - so glad (YAN-G) Universals - diamonds and pearls (COOKING) Embers - first time (JCP) Celebrities - didn't tell the truth (BOSS) Salvadors - stick by me baby (WISE WORLD) Sonny Til - I gave it all up (CLOWN) Lovations - later baby (CAP-CITY) Little Samson - don't take your love (EL D) Foreign Blue Renaissance - finding you (KAHOUTECH) Composers - chances go round (COMPLEX) Patrinell Staten - little love affair (SEPIA) Will Collins - anything I can do (BAREBACK) Pages - heartaches and pain (SUNSTRUCK) Tommy Ridgley - my love is getting stronger (INTL CITY) Gambrells - you better move (CARLA) Martha & Vandellas - show me the way (GORDY) Honeybees - let's get back together (GARRISON) Dynamics - you make me feel good (RCA) Oracles - ain't got time (OM) Timmie Williams - competition (MALA) Magnetics - when I'm with my baby (SABLE) Poets - wrapped around your finger (J-2) Rose Batiste - miss my baby (REVILOT) John Harris & Soul Sayers - hangin' in (Kerston) Emmitt Long - call me (DONOYIA) Professionals - that's why I love you (GROOVE CITY) Four Dynamics - things that a lady ain't supposed to do (PEACHTREE) Magnetics - count the days (SABLE)

Just the one for sale. Cash, cq, paypal as gift pse (possible trade / part-ex, see below): Love plays funny games / I'll be waiting Ex+ / M- £400 O.N.O. (As good as you're gonna get condition-wise) Gritty-edged double sided monster (whatever the feck that means LOL). Can't find IBW on you tube, just the dodgy flip to Black Wings and this version is 1000,000 times better! I've seen / had more copies of the Resist 45 than this; rare record and two great dancers. Still plenty of mileage in it for someone. Looking for a couple of 'oldies' which I'd consider in trade / part-ex; we'll sort something out if you're up for it, PM me: Tangeers (Okeh) Creations (Zodiac) Not after any other trades though thanks. cheers Phil

That real-live bat was the most impressivest thing I've ever seen at any venue anytime, anywhere Phil. I know of promoters who strive and pull out most of the stops but that was in a completely different league and a masterstroke mate. I didn't care what bloody records I heard after that

They're 'all' the same Carl, trust me See you in a couple of weeks

Absolutely adore the Turks - you turn me on. Can't do the clip thing but Ty Karim - all at once Don & Juan - heartbreakin' truth Not many better, to my lugs anyway. Great thread btw

Monique

Need some cash fairly quickly I'm afraid so following 45s have gotta go All v. strictly graded under strong light, money back of course if you're unhappy. If I'm waaay off with any prices let me know. Standard UK postage rates, overseas will be signed for (I'll let you know cost) Lost Soul - I'm gonna hurt you (Raven) vg++ £200 Brilliant! Very light marks dnap Seminoles - you can lump it (Midtown) vg++ £170 Bargain! Very light scuffs dnap Sophisticates - I can't stand it / I need you (Mutt) Ex £70 Top quality double-sider Vows - tell me (VIP - rarer lined) Ex £150 Drill hole and star stamp but pretty immaculate overall. Gene Woodbury - that's not half bad (Del-Val) Ex £50 Reet thumper of a dancer! Paypal (gift) preferred: Philip@threlfall.fsbusiness.co.uk Cheers Phil

Hard un for sure. Joan reminded me - Belle and the Blackjacks c/u Like many of my records it ain't the cleanest copy in the world LOL but I've always thought that sometimes you gotta take what you can get. Cheers Phil

Thanks Dave. Heard some great stuff from all you lads and thoroughly enjoyed the mix: Don and Ron, Brand New Faces, Derc Hotzog, Debonaires, Josephine Taylor etc etc. Quality and dead refreshing

Playlist as requested. Same old stuff I always play Enjoyed playing em anyway Joe Matthews - nothing you can do (Kool Kat) Professionals - that's why I love you (Groove City) Dennis Edwards - Johnnie on the spot (Intl Soulsville) John Wesley - love's such a funny thing (Melic) Stormy - the devastator (Twinight) Toni Washington - good things (Konti) Sam and Kitty - all alone c/u Oliver Joy - keep love growing (Big Deal) James Dockery - my faith in you is all gone (Soul Craft) Eddie Campbell - contagious love (Artco) Royal Imperials - this heart of mine (Mellow Town) Fascinators - in other words (Bombay) Les Chansonettes - don't let him hurt you (Shrine) Lovers - without a doubt (Frantic) Pee Wee Shuck and Huey - beside myself (Flagg) Mystiques - put out the fire (Twinight) Universals - diamonds and pearls (Cooking) Del Tours - sweet and lovely (Starville) Little Stanley - out of sight lovin' (Vance) Trent Sisters - a letter a day (Gogate) Turbines - we've got to start over (Cenco) Strands - breeze from the trees (Tarx) Stunners - nobody but me (Renfro)

I never went to that place, not old enough mate

Sold removed. Usual script, strictly graded and condition at least Ex unless stated; money back and all that. Standard UK postage rates, overseas will be signed-for. Paypal, cash etc ... happy hunting atb Phil Diplomats - honest to goodness (Minit promo) £90 Proper, banging uptempo oldie Reggie Lamont - can't get along / call on the one (Mamies) vg+/+ £100 Some label wear and light scuffs. High class double-sider of course, take your pick! Shadows - my love is gone (USA w/d) vg++ £150 George Towns 'stars above' c/u. Label has a couple of marks but nowt much at all. Best copy I've seen *Looking for Ortheia Barnes - take my heart (Coral) and will trade on that

Updated. All sold items removed and some reductions. Need to raise some cash for a want that's just turned up so the following are on their way unfortunately.All strictly graded (Ex unless stated), money back if you're unhappy of course. Standard UK postage; anything overseas goes signed-for. One or two prices may be negotiable but not by much so no daft offers ta. Happy hunting Phil Roy Wright - heartbreak (awful day) Crash £200 ('A' in biro but not messy. Banging gritty dancer and hard these days IMO, took me ages to find) Patti Austin - you're too much a part of me (Coral promo) £100 (Proper!) Vashonettes - a mighty good lover (Checker) £70 Variations - I wanna take you uptown (Right-On) vg++ £40 (Sticker removal has torn 'Right On' logo, vinyl is clean. Current spins, great uptempo) Fantastics - me and you (SS7) vg++ £70 Two Plus Two - love will conquer all (Ditto) £100 (Butch's old 'Servicemen c/u from days of yore) Jay Rhythm - wouldn't it be a pleasure (LEO) £30 (Great x-over dancer) Millionaires - breakdown (Big Bunny) £25 (Proper oldie) Delores Clark - livin to please (Antares) £40 (Cheap as chips. Old Kenny B spin. Uptempo dancer and no dish on this one) Maurice Jackson - lucky fellow (Candle Lite) vg++ £40 Andy Mack - later than you think (Chess) vg+ £40 (Lots of light marks reflected in price, plays well enough. Great record too of course)

Was gonna mention Roy Wright. Still got mine thankfully, don't seem to see it much these days.

Don't even know whether he's in the market or not Nev, obviously. (Do know exactly what you mean about things getting lost in translation though - I thought that very thing when posting earlier on actually). Anecdotally, for what it's worth, I've dealt with him on several occasions in the past and my impression is that he's a genuinely nice bloke with a taste for quite rare records, with the means and will to feed it i. i.e. a complete b*stard

The frustration for me is that records like CODs and Combinations are essentially out of reach for us mere mortals; as Joan says, ultimately it comes down to money. Once upon a time, it could be argued, knowledge, commitment i.e. time spent and passion, contacts you'd built-up etc were bigger factors in the equation and it makes me a bit sad that those things are no longer the primary determinants of what you can and can't get your hands on. Maybe that's a tad rose-tinted on my part, I have previous in that respect for sure ... It's been said before that technology has changed the way collecting works forever and whether that's a good thing or not is a matter of conjecture. I guess we all get to know about pretty much anything major that comes to market these days. Some would say that means you can at least have a punt and I've certainly picked stuff up over the internet in recent years that I never, ever thought I'd own so swings n roundabouts. With stratospheric 45s like these though it makes me feel like a lottery winner who can't find the bloody ticket! Maybe I'm tragic and need to get out more. Absolutely none of my business of course but I really do hope that whoever wins them absolutely loves and treasures them, that they get em out every single day to look at and play and that the hairs prickle on their neck when they do. Not casting aspersions on anyone here, that's life; all's fair and all that and good luck to everyone who is realistically in the frame. If money was not an issue I'd be owning both of them. It is and issue though and it ain't gonna happen LOL. All I can say is, come the end of the week ... ... you lucky, lucky b*stard Bloody collecting, who started it anyway.

if I had enough floating around I'd pay really serious money for it. One of a couple of my 'own it before I snuff it' records, it's got absolutely everything IMHO