Soulman

Really?

Actually it could have been Ted. My memories not what it used to be lol

I'm surprised.... Firstly, didn't know it had been booted but more so $600 for it. My little story goes like this: John's Soul Bowl list dropped through the letter box as usual. I'd already got the phone in my hand. John and I were friends and even if there wasn't anything of interest on the 'Rarities' page I'd always order something and reserve it to collect at the weekend, such was our relationship. As I opened the list and quickly scanned down the Northern section I saw the Empires "You're On Top Girl" on a Candi white demo...... the price, a mere £5.00 It was still a relatively new record on the scene and I hadn't seen John list it before. It was certainly going for more than a fiver. I bit the bullet, dialled the number and got through straight away. "I'm guessing you fucked up" I said to John. "Oh hi Steve", he said (he knew my voice). "I guess you mean the Empires". "I presume it's £50 unless you've found a box full" I said. "Yeah, bloody typewriter" came his reply. "I'll take it anyway"..... and the deal was done. Ted Massey was fuming and has never forgiven me for that one I don't think ! Steve

I actually found a receipt from a few years ago recently where JM had auctioned my copy and I got around £1700. Although I've not seen the one on Craigs site, he's very much on the ball with things like that so I'd say 99% it's not original although I would have thought he would have stated that. When all said and done though, who would pay $600 for a boot????

Chuck Jackson..... a year or so ago I tried selling mine on here. Put it on for £100, dropped it to £90 and I think as low as £75. Only John could get over £250 for it. Bugger

Got quite a few of the reissues but need to dig them out. Also have a full set of Grapevine 45's, some issues, some demos and the odd one or two without centres but a full set none the less. Steve

I had a white demo of "Running.....". Think I let Dave Appleyard have it. I'll check Steve

One here

Some b*stard pinched my mint copy from my box at Bestwood in Nottingham but I managed to get another. However it is rough. It's ok for DJing but that's about it. Let me know your thoughts. I can send it on approval if that helps. Steve

I mean I have one but not a clue on price of it lol

One here but no idea of price

Cheers

I've got a copy I'll part with. Pretty much M- . It has very very light distortion for less than a second on the intro, it's not even cue burn.

I'm having a mental block, not unusual nowadays. Can someone tell me if Sam Dees "Lonely for you baby" is stamped? cheers Steve

Hi folks, I have a virtually unworn vintage USA parka with fur hood trim. It comes with the original detachable liner and both inner and outer look as new. Anyone know the current price? Steve

For sale: Jesse Davis "There's Room For Me" Revere (Mint -) complete with picture cover. £800 including secure shipping to UK address (overseas please enquire) Payment by Paypal as a gift, Cheque, Cash or Transfer Cheers Steve

John still sells bits on e-bay. He re-located a few years ago back to his native Scotland but only just over the border. When Marissa died he carried on doing what he always did best but not to the same level. Probably the nicest most genuine man "not on the scene". A true gent and a fiend forever and I warned him about buying that bloody Maserrati!!!

Dynamic with picture cover here in Ex++ condition if you still need it Steve

Hi, Following to go; Archie Bell "A Thousand Wonders" Atlantic UK re-issue Demo Unplayed £10 Jimmy Ruffin "Ill say forever" Tamla Motown UK TMG 649 Demo VG £10 Betty Wright "Where is the love" RCA UK Demo Unplayed £10 Steve Alaimo "So much love" HMV UK Demo VG £10 Four Tops "Sweet understanding love" Probe UK Sticker Demo Unplayed £10 Four Tops "I think I must be dreaming" Probe UK Demo Unplayed £10 Earl Grant "Stand by me" Brunswick UK Demo £15 Soul Brother Six "Thankyou baby" Atlantic UK Ex £10 Marion Black "Who knows" Capsoul USA issue Ex+ £25 Jesse Davis "Theres room for me" Revere (with pic cover) M- £950 Drifters "pour your little heart out" Epic UK Demo M- £135 Delivery to UK address £2.50 first class or £4.00 next day secure. Payment by Paypal as a gift only, transfer, cheque or cash. PM for more details or photos etc. Thanks for looking. More in a couple of days Steve

Salvadors, Martells and George Pepp sold

Just to update everyone, I've had various offers, some for the whole lot. I'm going to leave it until this evening to decide so you will hear from me tomorrow if you have replied. To give you an idea, if you are looking at near £70 for the Salvadors you could be in with a shout. If you are looking at £20 - £30 for the other boots, again you in with a chance. If you are buying the whole lot, £130 upwards is good. on that note, I'll leave it with you cheers steve

Hi folks I have no idea of current value of the following so I just thought I'd put them up for offer and see what transpires. Postage extra £3.00 first class to UK. Overseas please enquire. Payment by PayPal as a gift or cheque, cash & transfer: Salvadors "Stick by me baby" Wiseworld boot M- George Pepp "The feeling is real" Coleman boot unplayed Martells "Where can my baby be" A la Carte boot unplayed Appreciations "I can't hide it" Aware boot unplayed Carla Thomas " I'll never stop loving you" Kent (Town 117) Re-issue M- Tobi Lark "Challenge my love" Kent (Town 116) Re-issue M PM with offers please. Discount for anyone who buys the lot!

Oh I wish my memory was better. There's a guy called Ron who's into Northern and is a plumber / gas fitter who lives near Blackburn, just don't have any more details.

Sorry Phil.... but yes!