Gene-r

No, the bleach dust doesn't damage the stylus, as long as you brush any residue off the stylus after each play. Also ensure that you "wash" the record thoroughly with water before a first play, cleaning off any visible white residue. However, if you're still unsure, then it's probably best to keep an old stylus for this purpose, though the dust will not damage the stylus in any way.

Sharon McMahon was covered up at Stafford as "Make It Last" by Florence Miller.

Having read the previous thread on cleaning records, it reminded me of a method I've been using with 100% success for the past six years. If you've cleaned a record the best you can, and it still makes a noise when playing (even though it looks clean), this method will cleanse a record of the dirt still trapped in the grooves, which cause the annoying noise. This method works with all type of vinyl, even acetates!! INGREDIENTS: 1 record which sounds like a chip pan, but looks as smooth as silk. 1 roll of toilet tissue (or kitchen roll). 1 bottle of Domestos. METHOD: Cover the vinyl with an even smearing of Domestos, taking care not to get any on the label (if you're uncomfortable about this, try placing a cup or mug over the label to avoid any contact). Stand for about 30 mins. Place the record under a running cold tap, again avoiding contact with the label. Set the record down on a flat surface, and proceed to dry with toilet tissue, in a circular action. Once the vinyl looks clean and dry, repeat the bleaching process for the other side. Then, dry off ALL bleach/water on both sides of the record, and play. On the first play, you will notice white residue playing out of the grooves. Nothing to worry about, it's just dried bleach. But you will notice that if the noise was caused by dirt trapped in the grooves, it will now sound crystal clear!! Finally, after playing the record once, clean the surface with water to get rid of any surface residue. If, by now, the record still plays with a noise, it's either caused by deep scratches, or it's the way the record was pressed in the first place. PS - First attemtps are advisable on junk records before you really get stuck in to your rarities!! Gene

Pity I didn't realise you were after it - sorry mate!! I'll keep my eyes open for you should another one turn up, if you're keen. Gene

Hi Brett! I sold my Jamaican Studio 1 7" on Ebay last year for £32. I don't think it was released in the UK! I remember going into Daddy Kool in 1981, and buying that copy over the counter for £1.30!! Gene

Basically, it's all down to "era"! The cartoon lion holding the record appeared on US MGM Demos between 1958 to 1968. "Watch Out Girl" by the Embers was a 1970 release, by which time MGM had done away with their "mane" character (excuse the pun!). The lion appeared on certain UK MGM Demos between 1967 and 1969.

My candidates - and a few non-Northern thrown in for a slightly stronger taste. Pity My Feet - Kenny Bernard (can't get more cheesy than Kenny's feet!!) Cheese Wanted - Larry Clinton (he must have been suffering severe withdrawal) A Red Leicester A Day - The Trent Sisters Check Out The Gruyere - Rodney Franklin Blue Colour - Seth Connors (obviously talking about his fave Danish cheese) My BabyBel's Got ESP - Four Below Zero My Little Cottage Cheese - Fluffy Falana Still-ton - The Commodores Wenslydale Light Starts Shining Thru His Eyes - The Supremes Parmesan Blues - Tony Middleton Danish Blues - Tony Middleton Gloucs in A World Of Dreams - The Sharpettes Rocquefort Around The Clock - Bill Haley Pyramide - Souul Bros Inc For the modern Soul lover - anything by Cheeses Alvarez. I think I'll go back to bed now................

....and one of Pete's copies came from me for the princely sum of £22!! I need a holiday..................

Moral - don't let your kids play with your records!!!!

The tracks on the EP are "I'm Gonna Run Away From You/The Boy Next Door/At The Party/Run Away (aka You My Love)". The first copy to be played was from a double-sided Atlantic acetate, "You My Love/At The Party", and was played by Keb Darge during the summer/autumn of 1986. I remember when I did my guest spot at the 100 Club in November 1986, Keb came up to me with the acetate in his hand and asked if I wanted to play it before he put it up for sale (via Pete Lawson) for £100. Of course, I jumped at the opportunity and played it during my spot, but didn't have enough cash at the time to buy it myself!! As far as I know, both tracks were never released anywhere, other than on this French EP. How the hell "You My Love" translates to "Run Away" beats me though!! Gene

Don't forget anything on the Poo Pan label!!!

I guess you could leave positive feedback to the effect of: "Record arrived well-padded"!!

Whatever his roots these days, Brett will always be a good man!!!

A genuine error, I think. I emailed the guy using the "Ask Seller A Question" link, to give him some help on what the originals look like, and what to look for in a pressing. He withdrew the record from auction a few hours after (but not before bidding had reached $66!). He obviously advertised it in good faith (he was in the States). I should add that even though the ad stated it was not a reissue, he did ask for help, so was probably still uncertain of its authenticity.

Buy it now Janine - before the price goes up to £400, as Solomon King popped his clogs over the weekend..........

Means "May his soul be on God's right side".

For those UK Soul enthusiasts who remember "This Beautiful Day" (taken from bbc.co.uk): Elvis' backing singer King dies Singer Solomon King, a former backing vocalist for Elvis who sang in The Jordanaires, has died aged 73. The singer, who died in Oklahoma, had been suffering from cancer. King, who was the first white singer to tour with blues legend Billie Holiday, had solo hits of his own with She Wears My Ring and When We Were Young. After marrying Canadian journalist Henny Lowy in 1960, King spent 20 years living in Manchester in the UK. The couple had four children. King was born Allen Levy in Lexington, Kentucky, and was noted for his tallness as well as his singing. At 6ft 8in it is said some TV interviewers refused to have him on their shows unless he sat down. King's chart success in the UK began with She Wears My Ring, which was a top five hit in 1967. When We Were Young was a hit the following year. After his marriage to Lowy ended in 1980, he moved back to the US, where he wed a further two times. He continued singing in clubs in the US on his return.

The record in question was "I'm Thru' Losing You" by King George and the Timps on Midtown. Keb played it covered up as "Baby We're Through" by the Chessmen. Funny, I quite liked it as it was fast, noisy and manic - just the way I like 'em!! Arthur Fenn found a job lot of them, as I bought one from him for £10. Strangely enough, we were chatting about the record last month, and his recollection of the find was really interesting!! Released in October 1967.

All Nite Long was pressed up and ready for sale around October 1983. I bought mine at a 100 Club niter in January the following year, and mine's numbered 708. I paid £10 for it, though the sleeve corner states "$10 RRP"!!!! It's true what Pete says about "No Second Chance" jumping on the first issues. I put this right by weighing down my stylus and that seemed to do the trick. Apparently, WVON did exist as a radio station in America, but not sure if it was based in Chicago. What I do know is, according to '80s fanzine BlackBeat, some American bigots used to say that WVON was an acronym for "Whites Vomiting Over N***ers".

Does that mean that my copy of Rasputin on UK Atlantic is worth more than the one on UK Sire? Is Mick Smith aware of this amazing new discovery on a British label?

Aw, Stu, you're too kind to me, mate!!!

this is one of Gene Robertson's favorites I do believe- where are you Gene???? Hang on: me, stuart and gene, vaguely involved in the same thread? I make that solid hit soul-o' clock? Martin www.solidhit.co.uk link

"Catch That Teardrop" by the 5 Royales positively dates from 1962. Don't think the De-Lites is as early as 1958 - probably more 1964-65. Apparently, the Cuppy label was owned by Bill Haley, and was named after his wife. Dunno about the "Cuppy" nickname though - guess shes was probably a 38DD or something!

I'm sure there are only two known copies of "The Hurting Is Over" by Arthur Willis & The Soulful Dynamics on Mars La Tour (remember I raved about this a few months ago!!). They're believed to be in the hands of Butch and Andy Rix. Also add to the list (please correct me if I'm wrong): The Limelites: Don't Leave Me Baby (Uncle) - 2/3 copies? Royal Five: My Baby Cares For Me (Cobra) - 2 copies (I think) Rodd Keith: Like The Lord Said (Preview) - 3 copies? Kenny Gamble: Chains Of Love (Arctic) - 1 copy?