Soulman

Hi, My interest has dwindled over the last few years and it's time to let the vinyl go. Starting with the 12"s, who or where is the best place to off load a collection of all things soulful (both 12" singles and albums). There's soulful house (the kind of things played at the likes of Prestwich etc, classic 70's and 80's, crossover and even the things that fell into the Northern vein (Alfie Davidson, Greg Perry, Skip Mahoney etc). I'm not willing to split and I actually don't have a quantity count but I'd hazard a guess at 1000 pieces. Thanks in advance Steve

Just seen this.

Me too ???

Actually thinking about it, it would have been the Sun or the Mirror as Francesco's book focussed on and was titled the "Last night of Wigan Casino"

Not sure if that was a Francesco Mellina image as used in his book or from one of the tabloids when they were all over the Wigan scene

It was a subject that I brought up when I interviewed her and Nick at the Blackpool Weekender a good few years ago for Manifesto. She absolutely denied it was her. One of the worst interviews I had, that and Diana Ross. So far up their own ar*es. I didn't bother letting it go to print.

All the best to both of you. Under normal circumstances I'd quote Neil from the Young Ones and say "May the seed of your loin be fruitful in the belly of your woman"..... but, no disrespect, I think age is against you on that one 😂

As a final update, Ben at Charly has agreed to send a copy out to me as the original is presumed mislaid. Royal Mail tracking indicates that the package is at the depot their end but there are no further updates. As always, thanks for everyone's input Steve

Thanks Peter, I don't buy many records nowadays but I've certainly had my fair share of trouble when I have. As an update, I had an email yesterday from a chap called Ben saying that they acknowledged my order and will be back in touch. As yet still no further info. Trust you are well too. Do you ever get back to Mablethorpe? Best Steve

Thanks for that. I'll request a refund from Charly and order from Juno (or indeed other sites that are showing stock). Steve

Two more days in and still no reply. I’ve now sent a direct email rather than using the website so let’s see what happens next.

I have just sent my 4th e-mail to Charly via their website because, as yet, I have not received the record or indeed a reply from my previous e-mails. Thanks so far to all involved Steve

Further to Dave's update, as yet I have heard nothing (responses to 3 x emails) nor received anything. Admittedly our post is slow being out in the sticks so I'll give it until tomorrow (Saturday) and then follow it up with maybe a Sonic Wax involvement too. Steve

Cheers Dave, I wasn't going to post any more on this topic due to the previous unexpected comments made by other participants. I would like to say I didn't actually say it's a Scam, just hoped that it wasn't. I still haven't heard back from my three enquiries and have received no notifications, hence my concerns. Thanks for your update though. It's much appreciated. Best Steve

That's kinda the information I was looking for so that I could make direct contact. As an update.... nothing in post this morning again

That's what I'd seen hence my question. As stated above by Happy Feet, shipping could be from 6th August. I will wait another week although my initial enquiries to Charly have proved fruitless to date. Steve

Hi all, Does anyone have a contact for Charly Records? With the resurrection of the label I'm hoping this isn't another scam as per The Nurons issue on whatever label it was - Brewerytown springs to mind (yeah, I never received neither the issue or demo from them but did get a copy courtesy of Happy Feet on here for which I am eternally grateful). I ordered the Mill Evans quite some time ago but have received nothing. Anyone else had the same issue as I saw people posting on Facebook that their copy had arrived and even seen it on set lists when played out. I haven't checked my Paypal transaction history yet to get the date but I know it's been a while. Steve

Carol Anderson's Fee LP take of "Sad Girl" cuts off early by about 3 seconds and sounds like the master tape has sped up. Steve

Depending on how big the "big lump missing" was, would that make it a 90% OVO record and would it indeed be playable at an all OVO event??? 🤣

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Bargain I'm sure but I need another 5aH Ryobi as and when 😉

Wrong info

Why not use Peter69.... it'll take 30 years off you 🤫

Definitely Dave Withers - had many 45's from him back in the day. He was jointly responsible (with Rod Shard) for the boat load of Danny Moore "Somebody New" 45's that turned up post Wigan. Cracking bloke Oh.... and the music was over-dubbed

I remember it and have a vague memory of it ending up with Kim Styles or Kitch however I could be very, very wrong on that. Like you, not heard it for ages in fact I'd forgotten all about it. Steve