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Like "Cool Off", as it's the only soul record I know that starts off with the sound of someone having a pee! Backing track was better utilised on "The Mighty Lover" though.

Don't remember buying a ticket!

Have to say I completely agree! "Wake Up To The Shitesun" may be rare, but it's a personal irritation.......

Hi Ian, Keep an eye on it over the week! I think the slightly enlarged centre hole may deter a few people to be honest though, at the same time, it's nothing too serious......

Here's a list of other original US Soul releases on coloured vinyl I know of (apologies for any repetition): THE TONETTES: I Gotta Know (Dynamic DEMO on red vinyl) THE POSSESSIONS: You & Your Lies (Britton DEMO on blue vinyl) THE ELECTRODES: Go Away (Fran DEMO - on blue vinyl, and also blue vinyl with black spatters) FABULOUS TEMPOS: I Don't Care (Sur-tinga on yellow vinyl) BOBBY TAYLOR: Oh I've Been Blessed (VIP DEMO on red vinyl) PORGY & THE MONARCHS: Somebody Said I'd Cry Someday (Mala DEMO on solid light blue vinyl) TED TAYLOR: Somebody's Always Trying (Okeh DEMO on purple vinyl) ARTISTICS: This Heart Of Mine (Okeh DEMO on purple vinyl) RAL DONNER: Mister Misery (White label test press on green vinyl) RAL DONNER: Don't Let It Slip Away (Starfire on orange vinyl) FIVE KEYS: Stop What You're Doing To Me (Landmark on red/blue blended vinyl) More when I think of them! Gene

Hi David, I know it was booted on yellow vinyl without the pic sleeve, but wouldn't know if it was originally issued this way. Gene "Don't Let It Slip Away" came out on orange vinyl. Was a 1978 release. Blank label test pressings of Mr Misery were pressed on green vinyl.

I currently have the following auction items on Ebay: BIG BORIS: Devil's Drive (UK RCA 45) https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BIG-BORIS-Devils-Dri...1QQcmdZViewItem BOBBY HEBB: Love Love Love (UK Philips 45 - 1ST ISSUE!) https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BOBBY-HEBB-Love-Love...1QQcmdZViewItem MR FLOODS PARTY: Compared To What (UK Bulldog DEMO 45) https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MR-FLOODS-PARTY-Comp...1QQcmdZViewItem MAGNETICS: Lady In Green (Bonnie RE-ISSUE 45) https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MAGNETICS-Lady-In-Gr...1QQcmdZViewItem BILLY PRESTON: Most Exciting Organ (UK Sue LP) NEAR MINT! https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BILLY-PRESTON-Most-E...1QQcmdZViewItem Gene

My current fave underplayed/forgotten track has to be "What Can I Do" by C L Blast (United). Still available on lists for around £20! BTW, I have a copy of the Big Boris "Devil's Drive" on Ebay at the mo: https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BIG-BORIS-Devils-Dri...1QQcmdZViewItem Gene

When I was in New Zealand a few years ago, I was going through one of the record shops I had found. On my last day there, whilst rifling through a pile of unsorted 45s round the back of the shop (out of the kindness of the shop owner's heart), I found a NZ RCA issue of "Since I Found My Baby" by The Metros. Looked well neat, with the "red dot" RCA label design. Taking it, amongst others, through to the shop owner, I asked him for a price on all my finds. Imagine my grief when he played it, pulled out his USA Goldmine price guide, and said "sorry - I like this, so I'll be keeping it"!! It was the only record he wouldn't sell me - everything else ranged from between $3 and $12 NZ dollars ($3 = £1). But, at the same time, it was so nice to find records like this, amongst 150 odd 50s and 60s pop/rock & roll/soul/doo-wop records:

Erm....."Cheeky Song (Touch My Bum)" - The Cheeky Girls :secret:

Thanks Jeff! It sure is - red vinyl with a blue stripe; really bizzare, but looks great in my collection!! Gene

Good point about Larry Atkins on Romark, Steve. On that subject, what about other 1st or 2nd issues which you don't see for sale? Len Jewell: Bettin' On Love (Teri De) Don Varner: Tear Stained Face (Veep) Nolan Chance: Just Like The Weather (Bunky) Frank Beverley: Because Of My Heart (Rouser) Ivories: Please Stay (Wand) Any ideas on that little lot?

I'd give rap a capital C.........

Wanna come to a party Dan?

To put a finer point on it, of the two versions: 1. Car-A-Mel (1967) - Northern 2. Romark (1973) - Modern

I guess that's what you call Cher bloody-mindedness!!

Whilst I keep an open mind for all types of music, there are many reasons why I detest rap music, the main ones being: - Most rap tracks exploit other artists' backing tracks by sampling them in part, or whole. We've seen examples of tracks like "Under Pressure" (Queen & David Bowie), "Soul Bossa Nova" (Quincy Jones), "True" (Spandau Ballet) which have been used as backing tracks for rap tracks, and no credit is ever given to the originator of these samples. The list of sampled tracks is endless. Are we sure royalties are always being paid? Where's the originality and genuine talent? - I know it's already been covered here, but it's rap records that glamourise violence, murder and "gangsta" culture, and make firearms a fashion accessory, that gives the rest of that scene a bad name. Take, for example, murder cases from the past couple of years, where it has evolved that the murderer's actions were influenced by the lyrics of a rap track. - How can anyone have the nerve of using the term R&B for groups such as Destiny's Child etc? It's not Rhythm, and it's definitely not Blues. I have to be so careful when I admit my love for ORIGINAL R&B, and ensure there are no chavs within earshot. I'll step down off my soap box now................ P. Doddy Liverpool’s king of rap.

In terms of US rarities, we've seen the odd copy of "Cheatin' Kind" by Don Gardner trickle out, but when did you ever see a copy of "She's Fire" by the CODs on Kellmac for sale? Now there's a thought................

I wish to echo Jo's sentiments to Mike and all the moderators here - as Dee Clark says, "just keep it up"!!

At a guess Steve, I'd say it was probably £800 for a Darrell Banks demo on London. As far as I'm aware, no UK Soul 45 has made it to the four-figures yet (unless one of the Ray Pollard 45s have sold recently!). By the way, does anyone know if UK test pressings/stock copies exist for "Can't Turn Around" by Fork In The Road (Ember), or "Who Can I Run To" by Gerri Hall (Sue)?

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Hi Pete, Been a long time since the Sunday nite soul events in West London - 1983 I believe. Those were the ones you, Keb and Colin Roughley did for a while. I used to hang around there with Mick Webb (Cockney Mick), Karl Simmonds and Darrel Simmonds (no relation). Wonder what they're all doing now? Glad to see you're still around and that you're keeping well! All the best, Gene Robertson (hope you remember me; it's been about 20 years!).

Maurice Williams started out as lead vocalist for the Gladiolas in 1957. Their biggest US hit, written by Maurice Williams, was "Little Darlin'", on the Excello label. As was common practice at the time, to make black American records appeal to a white market (typical pre-Civil Rights bigotry), it was covered by the Diamonds, and was a Top 10 hit for them that year on both sides of the Atlantic. I should imagine that the bulk of his royalties would be made up from both "Stay" and "Little Darlin'", as the Diamonds' version has been re-issued to death in various forms all over the world.

Shane, do you mean posts like "Sex and Soul"?? Well, maybe that's 50% of the way there!!

Jo.......it's the old "Now that we have your undivided attention......." trick!