Britmusicsoulfan

I had a 45 I cracked while cleaning on Pzazz (don't recall title) that was in great condition except for the crack.  Played great all the way through on both sides.  Was worth about $400 in one piece, but still sold it on for $80 cracked.  I was pleased, as it was better than throwing it away.

I just played copy 0945/2000 that I bought in London at Fopp last week (the only copy they had).  All of the correct singles in there.  No label issues, no jumping on the Temptations.  All tracks play just as they should.  Result!

I just returned from a trip to the UK with 3 days in London and 4 in Manchester.  I found most of the vinyl in London to be horribly overpriced.  I found the best deals outside the city.  

I won't be able to open it until I get back home later in the week, but fingers crossed no duplicates.

I picked up #908 yesterday in London ar Fopp. Only copy they had at 45 Pounds. Fingers crossed no duplicate 45s inside!

Yeah, Pete, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons had a lot of hits, but it just doesn't do much for me.  To each their own..

Actually, it's the only Frankie Valli 45 I like, and I really love it.

Beggin' doesn't do much for me, I'm afraid.  The market must have dropped to the floor on Beggin'.  I sold two copies a year or 2 ago for almost $100 each, but the last copy I sold only brought $10.

Cheers.

No, just on UK 45.

@Daved, the Donny Hathaway box is on my list.  

I also have the Arctic Records CD box on my wish list (which seems to grow by the day).

@Twoshoes, 25 Miles is one of my all-time favorites!  I get the same shiver up my spine every time I hear it.  

I discovered soul music at age 35 seven years ago in 2007 trawling through a collection of 50,000 45s (sorry chaps, it's all gone, and not all soul).  I listened to a lot of the records and got hooked and started collecting original soul LPs and 45s in August 2009.  I still love my 80s/90s British indie records and CDs, but after listening to soul music all these years and going back and listening to the indie music, how much of it was influenced by soul.

These guys are responsible for a great compilation of Twin Cities 60s/70s funk and soul and have a series of 45s on their own label coming out recorded in their own all-analog studio.

This is great news!

https://secretstashrecords.com/secret-stash-records-to-reissue-lost-soul-music-from-chicagos-one-derful-label-group/

The one that is listing all of those Art Freeman 45s is a chap that works at Fame Studios, hence all of the mint copies being offered.

Prior to attending University in 1987, my taste in music was not that broad.  I fortunately had a record store within walking distance to the university that had import CDs, LPs and 45s in every week.  They had all of the latest LPs in a box next to the turntable, which is how I dicovered a lot of new bands, in addition to picking up NME every week.  I went over the deep end in terms of 80s/90s British Indie, something I still enjoy in addition to 60s/70s soul (which I was only turned onto in 2008).

I used to buy a lot of British Indie music up until 2002 or so (and I still do from the bands I enjoy from back in the day -- 80s/90s bands), but something about British music after this point generally seemed and seems boring to me (with a few exceptions, of course).  American bands (with a few exceptions) have rarely done much for me in terms of interest.

I have seen the NME at the bookstore and even downloaded a free edition and had no interest.  I don't know any of the bands.  Between what I listen to, which is basically a body of music from 1965-2002, I have plenty to entertain my musical interests.  

Someone I worked with asked me how I hear about new music.  I listen to some online services, check out stuff friends post on social media and newsletters I get, but told them most of the new music is not of interest to me.  

I told a mate I was so out of touch that Wierd Al Yankovic's albums don't interest me anymore since I don't know the original song he is parodying.

I echo all of the above, but having a location that's easy to get to and reasonable in terms of flights is a huge factor for me (I'm in the States).  

A weekender is a hit, because it's the only time I get to see some soul friends that live very far away from me.

It's gone private, so I can't see it.  Can anyone post what it's called so I can look at it on Facebook or online?  

Cheers.

I follow a few Northern Soul groups on Facebook.  One person today posted a crackin' track.  Someone responded "I don't know it, so I wouldn't dance to it."  These are the same people that want to hear some selection of 40-50 tracks and that's it.  How dull.  

I'd be interested if there's an iPhone app.

Northern Soul/soul discovered me in 2008.  I trudged my way through a collection of 50,000 45s of all genres from Texas (unpicked).  The first record out of the lot that really hit me was The Demures' Raining Teardrops.  

Before I had even gone to a local do, I made the trip to SoulTrip Chicago 2009.  I had table space reserved at the record show but was fortunate enough to have a few days to take it all in (but sadly couldn't stay the entire time, something I wish I could have done today).  It was one of the most amazing experiences of my life.  After I got back home afterward, one of my friends asked how it was.  I told him it was amazing.  Amazing music, amazing people, incredible experiences.

I still wasn't collecting many soul 45s that year until August 2009, when I went to a record fair in Des Moines, Iowa of all places and found someone I know offloading stacks of 60s/70s mint 45s he'd been storing since the 70s for $1 each.  I ended up walking out of there with 300+ 45s, and the soul 45 collecting obsession began.

When I heard about SoulTrip 2011 Orlando, I knew I had to go.  I brought my better half and had an amazing time.

Cheers.

I keep thinking how much better these would sound minus the drum machines and fake synths.

Years ago, I had the same situation happen.  Two orders got mixed up.  Both people contacted me.  The first person offered to send the 2nd person their right records.  The 2nd person berated me for making the mistake and said she'd send the first person the right record.  1st person never got the record (so I had to refund), and the 2nd person kept the record sent in error.  Lovely.

I'm a total sucker when it comes to Motown promos.  Even if I have a stock copy and I have a chance to buy a M- promo (or VG+) and it's cheap enough, I'll go for it.

According to the information I've read online and on Facebook, about 20 people got in there to dig, but the first guy really hit it big.  I was guessing it was in France?

Little Eva signed photo sold. Mary Wells signed LP available.