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Needs must unfortunately so this monster has to go ☹️ Really, really nice copy of a hard record in any condition these days. Doubt you'll find a better copy than this Two smallish handwritten asterisks on play side (think they're pencil actually) but nothing too dramatic as you can see. £3,000 ONO (UK buyers only please) I'll do Special Del

It's a complex discussion for sure as there's a looong history attached and so many facets to it, as others have already pointed out. In response to the original question, rarity and / or value have never been of paramount importance to me personally and I guess the latter only really comes into it if you've bought records on the tenuous premise that they are a 'good investment', 'my pension' etc - that will certainly have borne a fair bit of fruit in recent years but seems highly unlikely in the longer term, for obvious reasons. If you're looking to invest knock yourself out but that's never been a motivation for me personally. I think it's fair to say that rarity has always been a factor, during my time on the scene anyway- I first started going to nighters in the early eighties and have been out and about and collecting in some shape or form ever since. You start where you start then you delve a bit deeper and your taste broadens and maybe even evolves. With any luck, your income does too which means some of those things you could only ever dream of owning might actually be within reach. Why wouldn't ya? (I've done without plenty to buy records I've chased for 20+ years in some cases). By the same token, the scene's demographic dictates that some people will have more disposable and, allied to how easy it is now to hear stuff and how the media bandwagon keeps on rolling, you get to a point where you can easily lose the will to live as you enter 'rare and overplayed' hell. (Gaz Kellet predicted that we'd be f*cked when you could hear the Magnetics walking round Tesco - ahead of the game as per 👍) I get a bit grizzly about 'trophy dj's' and 'willy wavers' because it over simplifies things massively and seems to throw a blanket over one part of the scene that's always been integral to it in my experience. I'm sure there are folk out there who simply chuck money at established records and who play sets consisting solely of expensive records in no particular order. Crack on. If it makes you happy I'm happy for you but it's nothing to do with anything I want to be part of and is laughably unimpressive. However, there's a whiff of an inference in 'willy wavers' and 'trophy djs' that anyone playing rare records is on the same page as those characters, has loads of money to slosh around, a huge ego and no idea and I don't think that's the case at all - just as it's entirely unfair to say that people playing so-called 'funky edged' or 'underplayed' sounds are all sporting that emperor's new clothes and do so only because they have no northern that's good enough. Again, it over simplifies things to a ridiculous extent and throws a blanket over people who are all shaped and motivated by different things (as well as some of the same things of course - I guess ego has always been a bit of a thing for djs hasn't it, kinda goes with the territory to some extent). Personally, I think it's about balance. Do I want to hear sets full of expensive records for the sake of themselves, second rate 'funky' or stuff just because it's 'cheap', 'underplayed' or 'different'? I'd rather stop in with a curry (and do just that, increasingly). Do I still get a real buzz out of hearing a really well put together set consisting of some tasty rarities, maybe even an 'exclusive' (God forbid), a sprinkling of 'thinking wo/man's oldies' and maybe something forgotten or even a bit left field? All day long. Always been the same.

Need to fund a want so the following records are for sale. No trades or offers Not looking for trades or daft offers but do let me know if I'm miles out with any pricing. I'm only human and it's hard to keep pace ... Grading All checked visually and play tested again prior to listing. I've tried to grade em really conservatively but money back if you're unhappy of course, no dramas. Pics Pics available on request but can't do sound files I'm afraid. Payment Payment via Paypal f&f (or you pay their 4%) to: Philt88@ymail.com (yes, that is a 'y' for yahoo) or bank transfer Post UK buyers preferred and postage at standard UK rates. (If you're overseas and desperately want something PM me and we'll see if we can sort it). FOLLOWING STILL FOR SALE Chandlers - your loves make me lonely (Col Soul) Ex £850 You will not find a better copy! So many are battered or tatty at best. One sold last week for 1k in lesser condition. Bobby Hutton - come see what's left of me (Philips w/demo) Ex £325 AKA 'Casanova Bennett'. You'll struggle to find a better copy of a sublime record. One, very, very light paper scuff Curtis - how can I tell her (Charm City DM 1879) vg++ £150 Nice, tidy copy Roy Hamilton - you shook me up (RCA w/promo) Really strong vg+ £150 H-6-6 white sticker and 'KRMS 4-67' written on label. Removed sticker mark on flip. Vinyl is nice with very few blemishes at all. Plays perfectly! Enchantments - I'm in love with your daughter (Faro promo) Ex £500 Another really nice copy of a record that, when it does turn up, often tends to be dog eared as a rule Three Shades of Soul - being in love (Enjoy) vg++ £100 Slight ring rub on label. Vinyl looks tidy. Great record imho Linda Jones - just can't live my life (WB promo) vg++ £250 Slight discolouration to label and the odd light mark dnap. Decent enough copy for sure and plays fantastically Kim Weston - a thrill a moment (Gordy w/promo) Ex £80 Another really tidy copy PM if you're interested in anything. Once you've paid, I'll look to post Tues or Weds latest next week. Needless to say, everything will be properly packed and sent in a mailer. Cheers Phil SOLD ITEMS Doni Burdick - bari track (Sound Impression) Ex £1200 Clyde McPhatter - lonely people can afford to cry (Amy) vg++ £90 The Tears - good luck my love / what are you doing to me (Smash) Ex £200 Frankie and Damons - man from soul (JCP) (vg++ *see below) £800

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Really saddened to hear that news. RIP mate Phil x

Following 45s are for sale. All US originals and strictly graded, i.e. Ex means excellent not vg+ and vg++means it's a nice copy. See pics below. (btw, that's a hair or something at about 10 o'clock on the Ray Pollard and a shadow on the Cliff Nobles, rather that a weird blob). In any event, money back if you're in any way unhappy. Paypal f&f preferred (or you pay their %) Postage is 8.50 Spec Del UK. All will be properly packed, obviously, and sent next day wherever possible. Tiaras - love's made a connection (Seton) vg++ £1400 (Rare record. Light label wear, xol) Dynells - call on me (Atco w/d) vg+ £325 (Several light marks but certainly not bashed-up!) Jerry Fuller - double life (Challenge issue!) vg++ £325 ( Looks fantastic on a stocker!) Tears - good luck my love / what are you doing (Smash issue) vg++ £250 (Awesome double header) Pookie Hudson - this gets to me (Jamie issue) vg++ £500 (looks like a small sticker has been removed previously. Tidy copy though, they tend to be battered) Sharon Scott / Dean Courtney - putting my heart / today is my day (Kent 6Ts 17th Anniv) Ex £125 (absolutely tremendous two sider!) Chico Barbara and Junior - don't cry (ain't I black enough) MEL vg++ £275 (old Dave Thorley 'Superaltives' c/u. Don't see it much and a great record!) Flaming Emeralds - have some everybody (Fee (blue) vg+ £125 (light marks, small wol 'vocal' / 'instr') Art Freeman - slippin' around (Fame w/d) vg+ £200 (one blue pen 'tick' on label, light marks. Decent copy!) EJ Chandler - I can't stand to lose you (SOS) Ex £120 PM any interest and I'll get back to you asap. First come first served. Cheers Phil SOLD Jerry Cook - I hurt on the other side (Capitol promo) Ex £375 (lovely!!!) SOLD Ray Pollard - the drifter (UA issue) vg++ £400 (has not for sale sticker. Just a touch of light label wear) SOLD Mickie Champion - what good am I (Musette) Ex £650 (pretty immaculate copy) SOLD Cliff Nobles - my love is getting stronger (Atlantic issue) Ex £600 (condition as above) SOLD

Needs must, sadly, so the following up for grabs. All are very strictly graded and play great. My grading rationale is that I'd rather people were happy and to not have to faff about with expensive 45s going to and fro in the post because I'd over-egged something. Money back if you're unhappy of course but I've erred on the side of caution and the grades are minimums I'd say. All pics were taken in bright light as you can see Daybreak - I need love / everything man (PAP) strong vg+ SOLD Blue Jays - (it depends on the) point of view (Jay) vg++ £1500 Top side label not ideal as you can see from the pics. Had it a couple of times over the years but never this clean Intensions - she needs somebody / you say that you love me (USA) vg++ £1750 Slight discoloration on flipside label but a really nice copy of a great, rare record Sweets SOLD Payment & Postage Paypal f&f preferred or, failing that, bnk transfer. Records will be packed properly in mailers and posted Monday afternoon or Tuesday latest P&P: £8.50 insures you for up to £500 and £11 up to £2500 (Once it's posted and you have the tracking it's out of my hands until you receive it) PM if you want anything Cheers Phil

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Need a copy back, vg+ or better PM if you can assist cheers Phil

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This gets to me original only, vg+ or better cheers Phil

strictly graded. Money back if you're unhappy, no dramas. Payment via Paypal f&f please. Just add postage as required: Tommy Rodgers - pass the word / I'll tell it (AJP) VG++ £200 Proper double-header of a dancer. (Line on pic is from light, not on disc) SOLD Chuck Wells - the love knot (Goldleaf) VG+£200 SOLD Versatones - rollin rollin / with a broken heart VG++ £450 SOLD Joe Brackenridge and The Kascades - sometime baby (USA promo) VG++ £300 PM to reserve Cheers Phil

Been a while since I posted any sales so here's a handful of hopefully interesting bits n bobs to cast your eyes over. All strictly graded: money back if you're at all unhappy, no dramas. I think they're priced okay but if I'm miles out with anything let me know. Not really looking for mad offers though in all honesty. Paypal f&f preferred. Postage at UK rates, overseas I'd need to check and confirm. 45s STILL AVAILABLE (All can be checked out via You Tube but not actual copies for sale). Timothy Wilson - hey girl do you love me (Veep w/promo) Ex+ £300 Brilliant record, immaculate copy. Ron Shy - I count the tears (Sevens Intl) Ex+ 100 Old Rob Marriot c/u. Roy Hamilton? Fundamentals - let me show it to you / I wouldn't blame ya (Oken w/d) Ex £70 Two fab, classy sides on this for yer money. Number 36 stamped on label but not unsightly IMHO Vernon and Jewell - hold my hand (Kent w/promo) Ex+ £50 Rare white with red lettering variant (usually grey). Small catalogue number handwritten in pen. Otherwise a really clean copy of this thumping RnB dancer PM if you're interested in anything Cheers Phil Sold or Reserved - thanks! Benny Curtis - dirty Hearts (Resist) Ex+ £400 Bootleggers featuring Cathy Carlson - don't count on tomorrow (Discovery) really strong VG+ £300 Black Eyed Peas - smallest man alive (Ultra City) Ex+ £150 Patti Austin - you're too much a part of me (Coral issue) Ex £125 Danny Harrison - girl, girl, girl (Coral promo) Ex £60 Charles Farren - you've changed my whole life around (Hawk) Ex+ £125 Art Wheeler - that's how much I love you (Cee Jam w/promo) Ex £125 Cliff Nobles - this love will last (JV) Ex+ £135 Albert Jones - up to the sun (Bump Shop) Ex+ £300 The Vows - tell me (VIP) Ex+ £100 ON HOLD: Oliver Norman - drowning in my own despair (Decca promo) Ex £90