Soulman

As I understand it, to be cost effective, the minimum press was 500 if only to get to the local stations. Take into account freebies and family hand outs and you could be getting up 1000 on any record at not much more cost. The question to be asked is were they destroyed... something which happened frequently way back when.

Repetative crap... yes maybe. But the backbone of the detroit scene. Popcorn at his best, driving beat, chinks and all. The thing is, weve all heard it before but it still has the best beat and simply invites you on the floor.

Having helped John Anderson and living close by (at the time) I can tell you he has had at least 20 if not 30 copies through his hands. It's one of those records that will be up in lofts somewhere and is not as rare as people think. Its still great, ultra soulful and unique. But to pay in excess of 10k for somewthing that was pressed in over 1000 count is crazy.

Deffo a Mecca tune although I think Ian let Tony Jebb play it (as far as my memory goes and that's pickled so don't quote me on that). Richard certailnly picked up on it for Wigan but it really hit it's first height at Stafford. I bought one from a guy at the Fleet in Peterborough for £80. He also had the Frank Beverly on Rouser and wanted the same price. Guess I made something of a mistake although I've made a few of them in time. Sold mine for around £400 back in the mid Eighties after taking advice from me old mater John Anderson. Same as Larry Clinton issue, Little John "Just Wait and See" on GoGate and so many more. Financially I gained so I'm not bitter. Just wish I had them all now because I could pay off my (bigger than I would like) mortgage!!!

Stone mint copy of 7th Avenue Aviators for sale. Same as Frankie Karl "You Should Have Held On". Original Congress demo. serious offers only... if you want the Frankie Karl instead, even more serious offers as it is the unusual label design but not stone mint

spoke to lou only the other week. he's not a recluse but doesn't like travel too much although he iskeen to get to the UK by whatever means. he'd love to chat to people over here. i'll get the ok and let you have his number if anyone wants it... but he's got no records (before you ask).

Against the DJ point of view, we need to be able to introduce everything across the board in one set. The DJ point of view being "filling the floor" is something of a necessity from the professional point of view but to continue the scne and progress it, new things have to be introduced. Too much wine to be coherant I'm afaid. But I'm sure you know where I'm coming from hic hic

Just goes to show that there's nowt so quere as folk. What you did at skeggy Mick was top notch. it rocked my boat and im critical to say the least. Keep on keeping on and all that.

I'm not buying, I'm selling these days . It's a case of having too

Had shed loads of them. There ain't nothing certain in this world and that especially goes for the east coast events. So long as you pull em back on the floor what's it matter!

Hi to anyone who has had problems. I'm making no excuses for Mike but yes, he has been away and he is having personal problems which will remain so. If you have issues with subsciptions, feel free to call me on 07803 098584. My input involves interviews, a regular column and CD reviews amongst other things and I am in regular contact with Mike. Let me try and sort it on your behalf. I will do what I can. In the meantime, keep on soulin' Steve H