Patto

Thats the first time i heard it myself at the Keele nighters,but never seen it on any casino playlists or stafford. anyone out there heard it played in the 70s and who discovered it.

Got a Copy of this on a Vault Demo some years ago.The record is northern soul Perfection,a total stormer.Heard it played out several times in recent years.Did this record get any action at past big venues it must have,and who played it first and where.Any info please

Anyone remember the Tragic cover of Bobby Diamond's ---Stop,by non other than Billy Diamond on Soul Stop label.Now that could equal Tony Blackburn any day

Good response on this one guys and now sorted Patto

After a nice copy of DANNY WHITE---MISS FINE---FRISCO Willing to pay £50 cash for one hope theres one out there for me to complete my wants for the time being. PM please Cheers PATTO

AL DOWNING ---I'M JUST NOBODY---POLYDOR EX plus copy of this uptempo 70s classic for sale for £30 inc post. PM if Interested please

Always prefered the Royal Vibes version on Bee.No laughter but great intro and pounding beat.Got played at the Casino oldies anniversaries.This is the dancers version for sure

Is this the young lad i saw at the Derby nighter? Good on him a soulie with conscience and so young.looks like hes shaping up to be as good a young man as he is a dancer.Dad must be well proud.

I've got one of these and always thought the sound quality was poor and low even though it looks mint.Know it fetches daft money but if anyone wants mine they can have it for £20

Thanks guys looks like its been dormant for a few years , not aware of any other releases by the group,would love to hear it again played out.Nice Demo that Mark,agreed its not an easy record to find took me a while to finally nail it after my memory of it was jogged by a you tube clip.

Managed to pick up a copy of this great female group dancer about a year ago.Only remember hearing it played out once in early 90s.Has it had its day or did it never get much action and any info on the group please

Big response on this one thanks everyone but sorted now ATB PATTO

Hi Guys Been after SPENCER--SEARCHING FOR LOVE--MIDTOWN for ages now,missed a few over the years and want to finally nail one please. Will pay £50 for a nice one PM me if you got one for sale Thanks--Patto

Thanks Mark thats the info i wanted,was told it got plays at cleggy also Cheers--Patto

I have a later copy pressing i always considered a boot.Is this the 90s re-issue you refere too and is it defo a legit reissue never heard that before

Great record this remember it getting lots of spins at Stafford.Mine is a demo like this one

Nice one mate great to see a good young DJ giving it an Airing,Always liked it great feel good factor dancer.Love Melba's version also but curious about when and where Bobby got the most action.

Thanks for the replies but does anyone know if this got much action,was it a cleggy spin and did it get any wigan spins,and has anyone heard it out in recent times

Noticed a shout in wants for Melba Moore--Magic Touch.I Have the Bobby Fuller Four Version on a Mustang Demo copy.Whats the story on this track i once heard it was a big Cleethorpes Pier spin and is it the original version of the track

Spot on Soulontop records are friends not just price tags.As i have said before i collect mostly originals but some of my old skool boots are like old memory blasts of times gone by bought long before CDs or MP3 and i would much prefere to spin my J.W boot at home than to listen to it through an I Pod.By the way your Del larks is not a boot is it thought that one was a legal re-issue which can fetch a bob or two

Well the 1990 ones as mentioned before were excellent counterfeits that took in a few people.The recent ones look poor label is all wrong with smaller text

Some of these boots are now quite scarce and collectable items.As already stated the originals of the mega rare 45s are impossible to own and stupid prices were and still are paid. so the boots were the only way back in the day that we could play the sounds at home.For me they are a part of our Northern soul Heritage and some of mine hold a special place in my memories.Most were bought at the famous long gone venues in times when i was skint just getting to the venue.When i had spare money i bought some great originals most of which i had to sell again in the miners strike.Now i have built up a nice box of faves nothing mega rare but titles i like all on original US and UK labels.But there is nothing better for jogging my memories of the great old times than opening up my old record box of 70s boots,instant transport back to the day

Thanks for all the replies Guys,looks like i bought the J&W boot soon after it was done and yes when held up against a bright light the light can be seen through the vinyl and looks brown.Sound quality is excellent ,and the label is spot on.Are the un-dated ones less common than the date stamped ones i wonder.Steve L these ebay ones you mention are recent copies not the 1990 ones we are refering to.Surprised to hear that only 200 were pessed quite a rare item then which explains the high prices for a boot. The Del-larks may be more common but i personally haven't seen any others with that label design Cheers

A mate came round couple of days ago to play records and tucked away in my boots box were a couple of records that my mate recons are quite rare and fetch daft money these days.The records are scanned here.The John & weirdest i got around 1990 at keele,and the Del-Larks around 83 at clifton hall.Just bought em to play at home as knew i would never get an original,but never thought they were rare.When i think about it now i have never seen another Del Larks Boot and only 2 other J.Ws in the last 15 years.So are they scarce or just tucked away in boot boxes all around the country

Got £70 cash for a EX copy of THE DIPLOMATS--HONEST TO GOODNESS PM me please if you have a copy for sale