Amsterdam Russ

Carms, I can't add anything to the story of the Preview label or to the history of the personalities involved. Just wanted to say how absolutely fantastic it is to see such enthusiasm, passion and dedication for some music - and the background to it - that would otherwise remain consigned to history's musical land fill. This is what 'Northern Soul' is about! Forget all the bickering, nit-picking and so on that overshadows things from time to time. It's the music that counts - as it always should. I take my hat off to you and the others who got swept away by it all.

Yup, seen a number of low value items which I've either not bought (if it was a BIN) or saved to my watch list because of the postage costs involved. It's worse if you're shopping in euros as I am. For example, $14 = €10.40 or £8.90.

But hopefully not in the pile of records right next to the toilet!

Just seen this vid on Facebook. Thought it had to be shared...

Speak for yourself. Some of us aren't that close to retirement age or death just yet. I look forward to the great record glut of the 2030s!

I'd be buying more and adding to my mini collection under the stairs if prices were more affordable - and realistic. Victim of it's own hype is 'Northern Soul'.

No, it's really rather shallow... It was merely a flippant aside to the earlier comment about "I like Lambretta jeans, but don't own a Lambretta". I was parodying that by saying that whilst I've worn a product branded with what many would call a Jewish name, I've never been drawn to the Jewish religion. See, I told you it wasn't deep!

Wanted... Now Sorted The Ethics - I want my baby back - Vent. Nice clean copy, please. EX preferred on both sides. Average price on Popsike is around $60. It'll be coming to the Netherlands, so will need to be sent Int'l Signed For or Airsure. Let me know by PM...

Copies not been found yet... Or many copies in collections? Just like Eddie Parker's "I'm Gone"

Rapidly changing... LOL If apps can handle currency fluctuations, then the tortoise speed of the "Northern Soul" market shouldn't be a problem.

Congrats on the app, Kev Wasn't John Manship looking to offer a price guide app? I'm sure he said so on here some time back. I'd certainly pay for such a thing.

And let's not forget Claude's take on the Frank Valli/Timebox number "Beggin'" Love the footwork! https://youtu.be/gVyEgKkltpU

French chanteuse Sylvie Vartan sings "Ne l'imite pas" aka "Monkey Time"

Nancy Holloway - Tu N'es Pas Venu. Had this in my play box occasionally along with some other French stuff. Was surprised to see someone on here had this on their playlist some months back. Well done that person https://youtu.be/Zv0K1DVZlcA

Either the Rhythm Kings or the Rhythm Aces. I'd go for the first one...

I got a copy mid 80s from Richard Domar who had it described on his list as "a Catacombs secret sound". I'd never heard of it and bought it blind based solely on that description. I was well chuffed when you played it at the 100 Club because it was the first time I ever knew the identity of a cover up!

I once heard, but don't know if it's true, that when Glen Campbell was touring the UK after the success of that song, he was promoted on the posters of one venue as being the "nine stone cowboy"! True or not, that one makes me laugh every time!

Used to have a pair of Levis, but can't say I was into Judaism!

Well, people have been saying for ages that the scene needs youngsters... Mind you, if they get any younger allnighters will be out of the questions. Instead, it'll have to be alldayers, with a break in the middle for some milk and a nap.

Inner Ear.

Ah, it's not just the smell of the chemicals. Acetates usually have a certain fustiness to them and a weary look that betrays their age. Or am I confusing them with people?

Go on then... I dare you! One thing though; how would you make it smell authentic?

You mean the one that appeared and disappeared on eBay last year? Don't think it was dodgy - it looked like a genuine Mercury acetate. Just wish it wasn't removed before bidding closed. Can only presume the seller received an offer they couldn't refuse.

Hi Ady, thought you might appreciate knowing that I received this notification from Amazon this morning: Any ideas what the problem is and, more importantly (and appreciating that you're not Amazon's customer service!), when stock will be available???

There is a threshold here in the Netherlands of something like 48 euros (I'm not sure what it is exactly). Anything valued above this amount is subject to duty, which is around 30%. On the other side of the coin, spare a thought for our poor cousins in the States. In two instances now, when my other half has sent packages over there, US Customs have refused to release them unless the social security number of the recipients were included in the paperwork! Try telling a customer stateside that, even though you're 1,000s of miles away and in a different country, you must have their social security details when processing a financial transaction with them! It sounds awfully suspicious, even to the most understanding of customers. Even worse, in one of these instances the recipient was a mature student from overseas. They had a study visa and all the documentation needed to show that they were legitimately living and studying in the States. However, US Customs refused to release the package to them. Why? Because they weren't a United States citizen! In the end, a sympathetic Customs official suggested that all the paperwork - invoice & Customs documentation - be altered and made out to a friend of the student who was a US citizen. That way the other person could collect the goods on the student's behalf! Sadly, I'm sure that any dealings with Customs - on either side of the pond - are only going to get worse.