John Moffatt

There appear to be a few variations on the information in the runout. Mine's a yellow/white issue with just 65L-9290-1 in the runout and nothing else legible. Bootleg I assume. Bought it in the 70s, I think, but no idea how much.

Sent you a PM about Milton Grayson.

Story from another mate, and he swears it's absolutely true. A woman came up to the stage, pointed to the record he was playing and asked, in all seriousness, if he'd got the b-side, she'd love to hear it. He said he was pretty sure he had it. Well, she asked, 'Will you play it for me if you can find it?' The intricacies of technology are indeed lost on some .

Comment to me at end of set: 'I only knew two records you played'. My reply: 'You should get out more.' The guy's wife nearly pissed herself! Comment to a mate of mine at end of set:'I only knew two records you played'. Mate's reply: 'Right, they're going in the bin, can't have blokes like you recognising my records!'

Was at a rare and underplayed night once when I noticed three people I know quite well, who go to many. many soul nights, looking decidedly glum. What's up? I asked. Don't know a single record. This is 'Caught You In A Lie', 'Robert Parker'. Never heard of him. Did 'Barefootin''. Never heard of it. End of conversation.

???? I'm looking for one, not selling.

NOW SORTED THANKS!!!! Hi All, Looking for an Atlantic original of this. If anyone can help, please send PM with condition and asking price. Thanks John

Hi all, Looking for an ORIGINAL of this R&B belter. If you can help, please send PM with condition and asking price. Thanks John

Sent PM. John

Can't say that I have. Been after one for a while, but it seems a bit ellusive. I know JM has one, but I think that's a bit high.

Hi all, Wanting an original copy of the above. Must be in decent condition, though not necessarily near mint. Looking to pay around £250. Please send a PM. Thanks for looking John

This is what occured to me a long time ago - what is the difference between playing a boot or an mp3? I see many fliers stating that the music at some event is on '100% vinyl'. For me there is one word missing - 'original'. I agree it's everyone to there own, and I wouldn't slag off, or even refuse to visit, a venue where I know boots are played, but I don't see why CDs or mp3s would be banned at such places. I believe there are occasions when there is no alternative but to leave the vinyl at home. Normally I only play OV, and at a bona fide soul do that is absolutely the case, but I also play fairly handbaggy nights in pubs that may last for 4 hours or more. I can't cover all the requests I'll get with any sort of vinyl, original or otherwise, so I take my laptop. The punters know what's going on and don't mind, so long as I can play pretty much anything they might ask for. If the punters are happy, the pub is happy. Strictly, I may be denying my own stated position on OV, but sometimes circumstances dictate a more pragmatic approach.

Stick by your guns mate, there are plenty who still play 'real' records, though a minority these days, it seems.

Yes, seen loads without any mention of authenticity or otherwise.

Oh it will mate, it will! It is probably the most requested record I get asked for, and therefore the source of much disgruntlement. The standard conversation goes: Have you got The Snake? No! Why not, what sort of DJ are you to not have The Snake? Because it's fucking crap and I'm not, that's why.

Suddenly $900. It's not April is it?

Hi, sent you a PM. John

Hi FuzzJ Yes, saw that one. Don't usually go as 'low' as VG, especially for ballad type artists such as Chuck, and certainly not for £45, but thanks for the info - very much appreciated. I'll keep looking. John

Has anyone got a copy for sale of the above, original Chuck Jackson LP from around 1962, in decent condition please? Please send me a PM if so. Thanks John

Really don't know how to express how we feel. This is a shocking thing to happen. Many, many people loved him and will miss him tremendously. Our thoughts are with everyone who knew him, particularly his close friends and family, at this awful time. On behalf of Gary and Alan and everyone at Darnall Horti and The Washington where he played some wonderful tunes, RIP mate. John & Helen

Sent you a PM.

Sent you a PM Gav. John

Thanks for the info guys. Much appreciated. Wondering how I missed the one on Ebay!

Has anyone any idea what this single might cost, and does anyone have one for sale? Thanks John

Brilliant stuff Gav.