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Stu, the copy that Nick had was, I believe, Pat's, but went to Keb Darge who I think sold it to Nick. Before it went to Nick (not sure when exactly), the record developed a nasty cue-burn at the intro, and it is this copy that became distinctive with Keb's spot around 1985-1986. Those who have a Keb tape from around that time will more likely notice the cue-burn on Danny Moore!

And one to be avoided at all costs!! ARTIE FULLOVE: Santa Claus Please Listen To Me (Marlu)

Completely agree!!!

I'm pretty sure the "It's That Time Of Year" LP wasn't officially issued in the UK. And there are almost certainly NO sleeves in existence. If Ady Croasdell is reading this, maybe you could shine some light on the story, kind sir? Gene

Last one I saw of this Martin was going for £125. The way to tell an original from a boot is to look for the raised X in the run out, and the fact it's pressed on styrene (same type of West Coast pressing as the Shrine singles).

I was having dinner with a friend in a branch of Old Orleans in Ipswich some time ago. In between the piped background music I heard "I Don't Need No Doctor" by Ray Charles!

......in 1975! Then some bright spark started spinning it some 20 years later!!! PS - How many did you pull out of the soul packs then? And more to the point, now you tell me!!!

I'm in a joyous, celebratory mood tonight - after being outbid previously on a "sudden death playoff", I've finally got myself a copy !! No, this copy here isn't mine - still awaiting it to be sent from the States. This one's courtesy of JM's Rarest of the Rare, but I can't get over the fact that one will be mine very soon!!!!

You can trace the term back to 1966, in the title of The Citations "To Win The Race (Keep The Faith)". There was also a Kim Melvin single on Hi, simply titled "Keep The Faith" - I believe this was the other side of "Doing The Popcorn".

You can trace the term back to 1966, in the title of The Citations "To Win The Race (Keep The Faith)". There was also a Kim Melvin single on Hi, simply titled "Keep The Faith" - I believe this was the other side of "Doing The Popcorn".

I did - what's a "bottom feeder"?

Yes, but it's not quite the same when it plays "I'm In The Mood For Dancing" by the Nolan Sisters (no I'm not saying"I tried it and it didn't work...."!!)

My current Al Reed "Let Me Know" cover-up still has people guessing (wrongly!). Gene

Nick had one for sale when he brought his sales box round to my flat 3 weeks ago - probably worth asking him to see if he still has it Ian. Gene

Sorry James, but being completely impartial and looking at it from both sides, did either of you contact each other after the auction? Ebay rules do stipulate that the buyer and seller should contact each other 3 days after the auction closes. On the other hand, if he played by the book, he should have just filed an Unpaid Item Dispute, if he was that concerned. He shouldn't have left you a neg until after trying to sort it out with you directly. I know I sound a bit hypocritical after my last Ebay escapade, so forgive me. Good news BTW - the neg was removed, and I now have a 100% positive feedback count again!

The system currently in use: M - Excellent, played a few times EX - Very Good + VG - Good - G - This was a record?

Bought his first UK LP "The Jimmy Ruffin Way" from a boot fair for 50p a few months back! Nice and rare, but nothing really ground-breaking, other than "World So Wide, Nowhere To Hide".

I love this! Very underrated, but highly recommended - and £15 (or less) well spent.......

Don DeLuca I believe. At least three other decent slabs of soul were released on the label: Chiquita; "Yeah Yeah Yeah" Chiquita: "Father In Law" Otis Bush; "So Much Love"

Nice to know that I'm not alone on this then! What's so sad about it?

My sentiments entirely Pikey - just that I didn't want to be the first person to say so!

Unissued acetate as far as I know. Possible that Nick Brown owned this during the early '90s, as I have it on a tape from him around 1991-1992. Apart from that, I know nothing else about the origins or whether it is actually Bobby Sheen.

And talking of errors replicated from one book to another, there's "You're My Everything" (sic) by Sandy Golden on Masterpiece. Amazing just how many other sources quote it as this. Of course, those in the know will realise that the correct title is "Your Love Is Everything"..........according to various accounts/reviews of it, 'not many people know that'!!

I've seen it going for as much as £390 - and the cliche ending in "soon parted" always comes to mind.

ROLF..............erm I mean ROFL!